The Notre Dame Football Encyclopedia
Michael R. Steeleis a distinguished professor of English at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Steele graduated from Notre Dame in 1967 and is a member of the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame.Ara Parseghianis a former football player and head coach at Notre Dame. He arrived at the school in 1964 and immediately turned the then dismal team around. Under Parseghian’s tenure, the football team took home two national championships and won the MacArthur Trophy. He lives in Marco Island, Florida.Ed Krausewas one of the most beloved figures of Notre Dame athletics. He played football at Notre Dame under the fabled Knute Rockne before becoming an assistant coach under Frank Leahy. Krause eventually succeeded Leahy as athletic director. He passed away in 1992.Rocky Bleiergraduated from Notre Dame in 1968 after having played on the 1966 National Championship team, and serving as captain of the 1967 squad. Between 1971 and 1980, Bleier took home 4 Super Bowl rings with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He lives in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania.