Frank Carideo masters the gridiron as the ultimate field general for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, leading his team to back-to-back undefeated seasons. He sets a standard of excellence so high that legendary coach Knute Rockne declared him the greatest quarterback in history.
Football Bio
August 4, 1908 – Former Notre Dame quarterback Frank Carideo was born.
He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954.
He was a two-time All-American selection for the Irish in the 1929 and 1930 seasons, when they went 19 and oh, yeah, no losses in two years with Frank Carideo at the helm.
Knute Rockne once exclaimed that Carideo was the best quarterback ever.
Mr. Carideo became the head coach of the University of Missouri’s football team in 1932 and served in that position until 1934.
He then moved on to coach basketball at Mississippi State from 1935 until 1939. [National Football Foundation]
Frank Carideo secured a legacy of absolute perfection during his playing days at Notre Dame. He transitions his brilliant football mind into a versatile coaching career, sharing his expertise across multiple major collegiate programs. College football history forever remembers him as one of the most dominant and intelligent playmakers of his era.
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
- College Football Hall of Fame: Inducted as a player in 1954.
- 2× National Champion: Led Notre Dame to national titles in 1929 and 1930.
- 2× Unanimous First-Team All-American: Achieved unanimous honors in 1929 and 1930.
- Perfect Starting Record: Quarterbacked the Fighting Irish to an unblemished 19–0 record over two seasons.
- Head Football Coach: Served as the head coach for the Missouri Tigers from 1932 to 1934.
- Head Basketball Coach: Led the Mississippi State University basketball program from 1935 to 1939, securing a 43–39 overall record.
