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Lecture - Rockne and Radio

Presented by Northern Indiana Center for History at Center for History

September 7, 2006

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Author Paul Gullifor will talk about Knute Rockne and his impact on radio broadcasts of Notre Dame football. In his presentation, Gullifor will explore how Rockne’s success on the gridiron prompted radio coverage of Notre Dame football games in the 1920s. He points out that the Rockne years at Notre Dame coincided with the birth of radio in America. Rockne and his winning teams not only helped a fledgling radio industry, but also popularized college football and cemented Notre Dame as “America’s team.” Paul Gullifor is author of the book, The Fighting Irish on Air: The History of Notre Dame Football Broadcasting, published in 2001 by Diamond Communications. He is Associate Professor of Communication at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where he teaches a variety of courses in electronic media. His research interests are in broadcast history and programming, particularly sports programming. His second book, Courting Success, with Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Muffet McGraw, was released in November 2003. Attendees may view Rockne: Crossing the Last Chalk Line both prior to and following the lecture. Also during those times, Gullifor will be available to sign copies of his books.

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    Center for History

    808 W. Washington St
    South Bend, IN 46601

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    Tickets: Free to members or nonmembers with the purchase of a museum admission. $8.00 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5.00 youth 6-17 or in college

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    September 7, 2006

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    6:30 p.m.

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