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Comments on: Nordy and Knute (Rockne) https://dev.ndnation.com/nordy-and-knuterockne-part-i/ The Independent Voice of Notre Dame Athletics Fri, 11 May 2018 16:36:25 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Joe Libby https://dev.ndnation.com/nordy-and-knuterockne-part-i/#comment-1830 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:34:25 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=638#comment-1830 I have written earlier, but as I read the comments about Nordy, I had to share two stories about him. One I witinessed personally, the second I heard either from Nordy or one of his friends. In 1977, Nordy was asked to introduce Senator Lugar, at a ND luncheon. One of the senator’s opening remarks were, You see him and you see me, now you realize who is the real senate boss, as Nordy stood bside the Senator and towered over him.

The second story was when Nordy was going to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. President Reagan was to be the key speaker. Nordy was asked to greet the president. He was being kidded by Senators Laxalt and Baker on how he was going to address the president. What would he call him, Mr. President or Govornor. When Reagan arrived, he quickly acknowledged Senators Baker and Laxalt, and turned to Nordy. Nordy quickly responded by giving Reagan a bear hug and said HOW ARE YOU DOING GIPPER!

All of us who had the opportunity to know him still miss him. His humor and leadership had a great impact on our local ND alumni. His door was always open to all ND grads, whether they were Democrats or Republicans. One thing is certain, bitterness that exists between both parties today, Nordy would have put a stop to.

One of my biggest regret is that in 1994, Nordy spoke to the local club for the last time about Rockne. We did not video tape this talk for all ND alumni..
Joe Libby

]]> By: Mike https://dev.ndnation.com/nordy-and-knuterockne-part-i/#comment-1822 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:38:31 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=638#comment-1822 Thanks for posting this story with my Great Uncle Nordy. I don’t remember ever meeting him, but my family is still very proud of him and I am honored to have joined him as a Notre Dame Alum.

]]> By: Jim Meko '68 https://dev.ndnation.com/nordy-and-knuterockne-part-i/#comment-1821 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:17:55 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=638#comment-1821 I first met Mr. Hoffman in 1977, while I was employed at the Justice Department. He quickly became my role model…the consumate Notre Dame man…kind, caring, compassionate, professional and on top of every detail. It was an honor to know him and to learn from him. I must confess that I got goosebumps every time I heard that absolutely unique fellow “Domer” announce to Congress the entrance of the President of the United States! Nordy Hoffman was and is a National and a Notre Dame original! May he rest in peace in the presence of God and Notre Dame, Our Mother.

]]> By: John Adams https://dev.ndnation.com/nordy-and-knuterockne-part-i/#comment-1815 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:58:40 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=638#comment-1815 Nordy was a real Notre Dame Man. His widow, Joanne, still lives in their home in my neighborhood in Potomac, MD. I am making sure she sees this article. She is a class act too.

]]> By: Drue Johnson https://dev.ndnation.com/nordy-and-knuterockne-part-i/#comment-1805 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:21:26 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=638#comment-1805 I am not a Roman Catholic, but I married one and sent my first born into the Notre Dame family. There is no place like it, for reasons far beyond football. It is a breath of fresh air to hear Brian Kelly talk about playing for Notre Dame and Our Lady. In his “right kind of guys” mantra, which I totally embrace, he must look into a players eyes and see the spirit of Nordy Hoffman and the ilk. It is what is in the heart that makes players play a step above what is expected, not the stars behind the name.

There are kids out there who have that kind of heart, and I hope Brian Kelly can find them again and guide them down the path of Nordy Hoffman.

ND is indeed a magical place, a special place, like no other. It is hard to understand for today’s athletes just what that means….what that can do for them…..and what they can do for the world.

]]> By: Joe https://dev.ndnation.com/nordy-and-knuterockne-part-i/#comment-1802 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:40:49 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=638#comment-1802 I have a whole set of these notre dame football cards (as shown).

]]> By: ted sheehan https://dev.ndnation.com/nordy-and-knuterockne-part-i/#comment-1798 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:49:16 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=638#comment-1798 nordy,just another example of the lore of notre dame……

]]> By: Phil Eck https://dev.ndnation.com/nordy-and-knuterockne-part-i/#comment-1795 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:51:48 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=638#comment-1795 Wonderful story
Can I get a copy of the first picture?
Standing next to Rockne is my Grandfather Fred Miller.

]]> By: Vince Mackiel https://dev.ndnation.com/nordy-and-knuterockne-part-i/#comment-1791 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:57:20 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=638#comment-1791 The history and story of Notre Dame grows on me.

]]> By: Vince Mackiel https://dev.ndnation.com/nordy-and-knuterockne-part-i/#comment-1790 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:41:39 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=638#comment-1790 In reply to Jason Wilson.

Thanks for posting Mr. Hoffman’s memories.

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