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"Kunz, George"

Every team needs an anchor, a player whose quiet consistency and powerful presence elevate those around him. For the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and later in the NFL, that player was George Kunz. Born on July 5, 1947, this unsung hero of the offensive line left an indelible mark on football.

KUNZ GEORGE: George Kunz Notre Dame 1990 Card Tribute, George Kunz: The Unsung Anchor of Gridiron Greatness

This series will dive deep into Kunz's remarkable journey. We'll explore his crucial role on the 1966 National Champion Notre Dame squad, his path as the second overall pick in the 1969 NFL Draft, and his stellar professional career that included eight Pro Bowl selections. Join us as we celebrate the quiet strength and enduring legacy of one of football's most dominant, yet often understated, linemen.

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  • DOB: July 05
  • EVENTDAY: July 05
  • FOOTBALL: Collectibles
  • FOOTBALL NAME: George Kunz, Kunz George
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Tackle
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Colts, Indianapolis Colts, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 78
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 75
  • VIDEO: Football History Minute
  • HASHTAGS: #July05 #Collectibles #GeorgeKunz #KunzGeorge #Tackle #AtlantaFalcons #BaltimoreColts #IndianapolisColts #NotreDameFightingIrish #Number78 #Number75 #FootballHistoryMinute
FOOTBALL NAME | Kunz George

"George Kunz Notre Dame 1990 Card Tribute"

The legends that have taken the field in South Bend representing the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame are remarkable. We have accepted the challenge of paying tribute to as many of these greats as we can by using the 1990 Collegiate Collection Notre Dame football cards as our guide to make short videos.

In this edition we remember the iconic lineman who helped bulldoze the Irish to a National Championship, George Kunz.