Coach Rockne, also known as Knute Rockne, was a legendary American football player and coach. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in the history of the sport. He was the head coach at the University of Notre Dame from 1918 to 1930, where he led the Fighting Irish to three national championships. He is credited with popularizing the forward pass and revolutionizing the game of football. He died tragically in a plane crash in 1931.