Four Horsemen Game

On October 18, 1924 the Notre Dame versus Army football contest played at the Polo Grounds in New York was so good that a famous piece of prose was written by Grantland Rice, the New York Herald Tribune sportswriter, than named o group of Irish backfield mates, that time may never forget. The game was legendary as well as Notre Dame under the direction of Knute Rockne used a decisive strategy, and the talents of some legendary players to overcome the powerful Army eleven 13-7. Learn more about this famous match up in our collection of posts. ESPN in 2019 ranked it as the 17th Greatest College Game ever.

We have more on the legend of the Horsemen and how they got the name in this post: How The Four Horsemen Legend started.

Opponents so even that they closely played gridiron contests that they usually went right down to the wire or had a fantastic play that made the decision final. These tightly contested games generally impacted championships being won or lost and legendary players emerging, and we celebrate as many of them as possible to preserve football history.

Brace yourselves, gridiron fanatics! We're about to step onto the hallowed turf of history, reliving the epic clashes that ignited stadiums and cemented legends. From college gridirons soaked in student tears to the electrifying lights of the pros, we'll dissect the plays, celebrate the heroes, and feel the echoes of those bone-chilling roars that still raise goosebumps. This isn't just a chronicle of touchdowns and tackles; it's a pilgrimage through the heart of gridiron history, where Hail Marys soared, upsets stunned the world, and dynasties were forged in the heat of battle. So, lace up your cleats, don your favorite colors, and prepare to relive the greatest games that ever shook the foundations of football. The pigskin whispers your name, the stadium lights beckon, and the legends await. This is where history meets heart, where every play is a masterpiece, and every score a story etched in eternity. Let the madness begin!