George Gipp, Notre Dame's first All-American football player, was born at 432 Hecla Street in Laurium on February 18, 1895. "The Gipper scored 83 touchdowns while the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame won 27, lost 2 and tied 3 games. During Gipp's final 20 games, Notre Dame amassed a record of 19-0-1, scoring an incredible 560 points to their opponents' 97. On defense, Gipp was truly invincible. Not a single pass was completed in his protective zone during his four years at Notre Dame. As a college f

10K views · 214 reactions | Skate with Santa at the George Gipp Arena in Laurium on December 16 from 4-6PM, or head to the Houghton County Arena in Hancock to skate with Santa and the Hancock Bulldogs from 6:45-8PM on December 22. Make sure to bring your own skates! Both events are free of charge, but consider bringing a non-perishable food donation to the event at the George Gipp Arena. Event details can be found at https://www.visitkeweenaw.com/events/ | Visit Keweenaw | Facebook

1.9K views · 113 reactions | English @ the Moves looks at the phrase 'win one for the Gipper.' It is from the movie ‘Knute Rockne: All American’ and was released in 1940. The character of George Gipp is played by the former U.S. president, Ronald Reagan. He was an actor before becoming a politician. | VOA Learning English | Facebook

5K views · 37 reactions | The family of George "Ryan" Gipp Jr., who was shot and killed by federal officers on the Standing Rock Reservation, says he deserves justice. They are calling for the reopening of a case closed years ago. I caught up with Gipp's brother this afternoon. | Renée Cooper | Facebook