Johnny Lujack, winner of the 1947 Heisman Trophy and on the short list of greatest players to ever play for the University of Notre Dame, has died. He was 98-years old.
In addition to winning the Heisman Trophy, Lujack helped guide the Irish to three national championships as a player. He was a stellar quarterback both as a passer and a runner and also stared as a defensive back when the game was much differently played.
Lujack, along with his head coach Frank Leahy left Notre Dame in the middle of their careers to enlist in the United States Navy during World War II. Two of the three national championships they won together came after they returned.
Following his time at Notre Dame, Lujack was drafted by the Chicago Bears where he he’d throw for over 6,000-yards and become one of the most mobile players to play the position at his time.
Simply put – you can’t tell the story of Notre Dame football or college football for that matter without telling of Lujack.
Rest in peace to an absolute legend.
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