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Popular As | George Gipp |
Occupation | Football Player |
Age | years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Born | February 18, 1895 (Michigan) |
Birthday | February 18 |
Town/City | Michigan |
Nationality | Michigan |
George Gipp’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
George Gipp was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
The first Notre Dame football player to be selected as an All-American. He played halfback, quarterback, and punter.
He had never played organized football before college, but legendary coach Knute Rockne convinced him to join the Fighting Irish.
He died during his senior season of a streptococcal throat infection at the age of 25; days before his death, he rallied the team for a win against Northwestern.
He grew up with his dad, Matthew, in Laurium, Michigan.
He was portrayed by actor and future U.S. president Ronald Reagan in the 1940 film Knute Rockne, All American, which popularized Gipp's famous deathbed request to Rockne, Win just one for the Gipper.