By Darin Hayes 
January 4, 1925 – Connellsville, Pennsylvania – Notre Dame’s legendary Quarterback Johnny Lujack was born.
The NFF has a great bio on Johnny L. John Lujack was Heisman Trophy winner Angelo Bertelli’s replacement at quarterback when the signal caller was called to fight in the US military during World War II. Johnny led Notre Dame to essential victories over Army (26-0) and Iowa (14-13), securing the 1943 national championship. After serving in the War effort overseas himself, Lujack returned under center for the Irish in 1946-47. Notre Dame went 17-0-1 in that period and won two national championships. Lujack was a unanimous All-America both seasons and won the Heisman himself in 1947. Johnny was also an excellent defender. This was demonstrated in 1946 when he tackled Doc Blanchard, cutting off a sure Army touchdown, in a game that ended in a 0-0 tie.
The National Football Foundation voters selected Johnny Lujack for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1960. Johnny’s gridiron glory did not stop after college. Lujack played for the Chicago Bears and George Halas from 1948 to 1951.
The pinnacle of his professional career came in 1948 against the Chicago Cardinals, when he threw six touchdown passes.
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