Fighting Irish Football: The Notre Dame Tradition in Photographs

Fighting Irish Football spans the history of college football’s most storied program, featuring never-before-seen photos from the vaults of the University of Notre Dame Archives.

Expertly selected by Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Hogan, these breathtaking images capture the history of Notre Dame football--and of sports photography--from its beginnings in the late nineteenth century through today, with sections devoted to the coaches, players, fans, games, and venues. The photos are remarkable not only as historic artifacts, but as art, chosen for their striking composition, creative use of light, and unique photographic techniques. From the sport’s humble origins on campus to legendary Fighting Irish victories, Lamb and Hogan reveal the stories behind the game through these rare images and engaging, informative commentary.

Compelling and unforgettable, Fighting Irish Football builds a special connection between today’s fans and the generations of fans who came before, united by their love of Notre Dame.

Charles Lamb is currently semi-retired, working as media assistant for Fighting Irish Media. From 1984-2018, he was assistant director and senior archivist for photographic and audio/visual collections at the University of Notre Dame Archives. With Hogan, he is the co-author of Notre Dame at 175: A Visual History.

Elizabeth Hogan is senior archivist for photographs at the University of Notre Dame Archives. She has curated exhibits for Notre Dame’s Hesburgh Libraries, including Daughters of Our Lady and Technologies and Touchdowns. With Lamb, she is the co-author of Notre Dame at 175: A Visual History.