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Get to Know Notre Dame Legend Jack Chevingny on Memorial Day

Take a moment and remember an American hero and great Notre Dame man this Memorial Day.

When you hear the name Jack Chevingny what comes to mind?

I’ll be honest, it wasn’t until not long ago that literally, nothing did for me.  I hadn’t heard of him, didn’t know who he was or why he was important.  But on Memorial Day it feels like the right time to share his story.

Chevigny was a favorite of Knute Rockne, a blocker for the Four Horseman, and screamed “That one is for the Gipper!” upon crossing the goal line and tying the legendary 1928 game with Army.

After college, he was Rockne’s right-hand man, believed to be the heir apparent of the legend but a feud between himself and Hunk Anderson caused Chevigny to depart the Irish staff at just 24 years old.  The star coach in the making that left Notre Dame and became the head coach of the NFL’s Chicago Cardinals and eventually the University of Texas Longhorns, where’d he lead Texas to an upset victory at Notre Dame Stadium in 1934.

Those feats alone would make him a legend compared to most of us, but where it ultimately mattered he was even more heroic.

After resigning from the Longhorns job Chevigny found employment as a deputy attorney general in Texas before working on the legal side for a friend’s oil business in Southern Illinois.

Chevigny tried to volunteer his services when the United States entered World War II but was turned away because of a knee injury he sustained while playing football at Notre Dame.  As the war wore on though the restrictions became more relaxed and Chevigny reported for duty late in 1943 at 36 years old.

Chevigny opted to be where the action was, asking to serve in the Pacific theater.  Ultimately those requests were answered as he was one of 26,000 United States Marines lost on Iwo Jima.

Jack Chevigny was a star and folk hero in his football career but what he did away from football made him a true American hero.

God, Country, Notre Dame.

For more information on Jack Chevigny:
The Last Chalkline: The Life & Times of Jack Chevigny
“One More for the Gipper” – Nov. 11, 2014

Photos of Notre Dame lacrosse’s national semifinal victory over Denver

Will you be watching the national championship?

For the second straight season, Notre Dame’s men’s lacrosse team will play for a national championship. The Irish defeated Denver, 13-6, in Saturday’s national semifinal match in Philadelphia. A win over Maryland on Memorial Day would give the Irish their second straight national title. This will be the Irish’s fourth time overall playing for the national championship.

While Notre Dame has some quality athletic programs right now, men’s lacrosse is right at the top. Only the fencing team has come closer to winning a national championship this year, and the men’s lacrosse team is attempting to defend what it already has.

It’s a shame the men’s lacrosse team doesn’t get more attention, and we certainly haven’t been blameless in this equation at times. But we recognize how important it is to acknowledge when any Notre Dame athletic program is on the cusp of greatness, and this is one of those times.

Here are photos from the Irish’s semifinal win:

 

Florida high school football star charged as adult in double shooting

Greene was set to play at Plantation High School (Fla.) this coming season.

Dillard (Fla.) defensive lineman Tarrell Greene has been charged as an adult in a double shooting that happened over Memorial Day weekend in Fort Lauderdale, according to a report by Marissa Bagg at NBC6.

Baggs’ report states that a surveillance video shows Greene shooting one of the victims after he turned away from him, then firing on the second victim while he was riding his bicycle. The 16-year-old Greene will be charged as an adult, facing counts of aggravated battery and unlawful possession of a firearm.

“Greene was taken into custody shortly after the shooting and is facing charges including two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and one count possession of a firearm by a juvenile.”

The teen’s defensive line coach Darel Strong has stood by Greene, insisting that he must have acted in self-defense.

Greene was set to play at Plantation High School (Fla.) this coming season. He has offers from over 10 college teams, including Alabama, Georgia, Miami and Texas A&M.

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Best Memorial Day golf sales

Get ready for summer golf with our list of best Memorial Day Weekend golf sales

Kick off the summer with great deals that will have you looking, playing and feeling your best all season long.

From apparel to equipment, accessories and more, take advantage of pre-summer sales from some of golf’s biggest and best brands. Golfweek has done all of the heavy lifting, bringing the sales to you so you can spend less time shopping and more time on the course.

As temperatures begin to rise, be on the look out for our favorite sunglasses, shorts, hats and sun protection to keep you cool and ready to perform all summer long. If you’re in the market for gifts for Father’s Day, we have you covered there, too.

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Ravens honor military families on Memorial Day

The Baltimore Ravens teamed up with Flags of Valor and Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors to honor military families

Memorial Day is the annual holiday that honors the United States military personnel who died while serving the country. The last Monday in May is used to reflect on the Americans who made sacrifices for freedom in the country.

The Baltimore Ravens and head coach John Harbaugh on Monday honored military families for Memorial Day. Baltimore teamed up with the Flags of Valor and Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. The families created a personalized wooden American Flag to honor the fallen service member in their family.

Players in attendance for the Memorial Day event included tight end Mark Andrews, outside linebacker Daelin Hayes and cornerback Marlon Humphrey. Andrews acknowledged that those who have served in the U.S. military for the country to have its freedom is one of the most important things to do.

“People that have served and you know given their lives for us and for us to have our freedom you know that’s one of the biggest things you can do, and there’s a lot of that in Baltimore, a lot of people have served in Baltimore and just thinking about them and everybody else who has served in the U.S.”

Patriot Golf Days are a great opportunity to thank and support the military community this Memorial Day weekend

PGA REACH and Folds of Honor are co-hosting the fundraising event this year to benefit the military community and their families.

For the second consecutive year, Patriot Golf Days are returning for Memorial Day weekend. What’s PGD you may ask? Well, it’s a fantastic opportunity to thank our nation’s heroes with the game of golf.

PGA REACH, and Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members, co-host the nationwide fundraiser that started in 2007. PGA members across the country are playing a huge part this year, too.

PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) introduces golf to veterans to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. The program includes a six-to-eight-week golf instruction course taught by PGA pros trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency.

This weekend, around the U.S., events will take place in all 41 PGA chapters to raise money for the foundations. For example, Jimmy McMullen, PGA Director of Coaching at Salem Glen Country Club’s Golf Academy in Clemmons, North Carolina, is doing a 250-hole golf marathon from dawn to dusk. Supporters can pledge per hole or based on the number of birdies they record. They can also make direct donations.

“We’re especially proud that our 28,000 PGA Professionals have raised millions of charitable dollars through Patriot Golf Days for our nation’s heroes and their families,” said PGA President Jim Richerson in a release. “Having these influential organizations join in to back this critically important effort points to how closely aligned the golf community is in our support of our Veterans and their families.”

“It’s exciting that Patriot Golf Days will again be held during Memorial Day weekend,” said Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor in the same release. “The partnership between Folds of Honor and PGA HOPE helps both Veterans and military families. As a PGA Professional, I’m grateful to my fellow PGA Members, the golf facilities participating in Patriot Golf Days and patriotic Americans who contribute to our mission.

“All money that is raised will directly benefit individuals and families in the community and the PGA Section where it was raised, and provide financial resources for Folds of Honor academic scholarships and PGA HOPE programs.”

If you would like to donate, visit the Patriot Golf Days website here.

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Best Memorial Day sales for 2022

Save big during the long weekend.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, but in the golf world it means more than just pool parties and weekend barbecues, it means big sales.

Golfweek has rounded up some of the best Memorial Day Weekend sales to help you save while getting ready for a big golf summer. Some stores will use a discount code, others need a special tracking link, but don’t worry, we explain it all below. Act quickly, because most of these sales end by Monday, May 30.

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Why Memorial Day holds a special place in the heart of Tobias Harris

Sports Seriously: 76ers forwards Tobias Harris Spoke with Mackenzie Salmon about why Memorial Day means a lot to him and how people can learn more about the holiday.

Sports Seriously: 76ers forwards Tobias Harris Spoke with Mackenzie Salmon about why Memorial Day means a lot to him and how people can learn more about the holiday.

Memorial Day: The Story of Notre Dame’s Jack Chevigny

When you hear the name Jack Chevingny what comes to mind? I’ll be honest, it wasn’t until not long ago that literally nothing did for me. I hadn’t heard of him, didn’t know who he was or why he was important. But on Memorial Day, or the day after, …

When you hear the name Jack Chevingny what comes to mind?

I’ll be honest, it wasn’t until not long ago that literally nothing did for me.  I hadn’t heard of him, didn’t know who he was or why he was important.  But on Memorial Day, or the day after, it feels like the right time to share his story.

Chevigny was a favorite of Knute Rockne, a blocker for the Four Horseman and screamed “That one is for the Gipper!” upon crossing the goal line and tying the legendary 1928 game with Army.

After college he was Rockne’s right hand man, believed to be the heir apparent of the legend but a feud between himself and Hunk Anderson caused Chevigny to depart the Irish staff at just 24 years old.  The star coach in the making that left Notre Dame and became the head coach of the NFL’s Chicago Cardinals and eventually the University of Texas Longhorns, where’d he lead Texas to an upset victory at Notre Dame Stadium in 1934.

Those feats alone would make him a legend compared to most of us, but where it ultimately mattered he was even more heroic.

After resigning from the Longhorns job Chevigny found employment as a deputy attorney general in Texas before working on the legal side for a friend’s oil business in Southern Illinois.

Chevigny tried to volunteer his services when the United States entered World War II but was turned away because of knee injury he sustained while playing football at Notre Dame.  As the war wore on though the restrictions became more laxed and Chevigny reported for duty late in 1943 at 36 years old.

Chevigny opted to be where the action was, asking to serve in the Pacific theater.  Ultimately those requests were answered as he was one of 26,000 United States Marines lost on Iwo Jima.

Jack Chevigny was a star and folk hero in his football career but what he did away from football made him a true American hero.

For more information on Jack Chevigny:
The Last Chalkline: The Life & Times of Jack Chevigny
“One More for the Gipper” – Nov. 11, 2014