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Johnny Lujack, legendary Notre Dame and Bears quarterback, dies at 98

  • Lujack won the Heisman Trophy in 1947 and led Notre Dame to three national championships in the 1940s.
  • He had a successful NFL career with the Chicago Bears, earning Pro Bowl selections and leading the team in scoring.
  • Lujack is remembered for a game-saving tackle against Army in 1946 and is considered one of Notre Dame's greatest players.
  • After retiring, he briefly coached at Notre Dame and later owned a car dealership in Iowa.
  • Lujack maintained close ties to Notre Dame throughout his life and was highly regarded for his character.
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