# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rockne Speaker Series: American Coach: Frank Leahy by Ivan Maisel
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: In his presentation “American Coach: Frank Leahy,” guest speaker Ivan Maisel will discuss the relationship between Knute Rockne and Frank Leahy, from how Rockne found him in a small town in southwest South Dakota, to Leahy's injury-filled playing career at Notre Dame, to the way that Rockne, in what turned out to be the final weeks of his life, ushered Leahy into a coaching career. Only a decade later, Leahy returned to South Bend to take over as Notre Dame head coach and restore the Fighting Irish to the success enjoyed under Rockne.

A member of the Football Writers Association of America Hall of Fame, Ivan Maisel is an exhibit advisor for Rockne: Life and Legacy. He is the author of the newly-released book American Coach: The Triumph and Tragedy of Notre Dame Coach Frank Leahy. Hired by ESPN in 2002 as its first college football writer, Ivan also has written for Sports Illustrated.

This presentation is free to attend! Reserve your spot today at https://historymuseumsb.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/historymuseumsb/eventRegistration.jsp?event=5354&
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-bend/rockne-speaker-series-american-coach-frank-leahy-by-ivan-maisel/200029221612100
- **Event Categories**: sports, art, literary-art, football
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: South Bend
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 808 W Washington St, South Bend, IN, United States, Indiana 46601
- **lat**: 41.6753
- **long**: -86.26225
- **full address**: 808 W Washington St, South Bend, IN, United States, Indiana 46601

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rockne Speaker Series: American Coach: Frank Leahy by Ivan Maisel being held?
  - **A:** Rockne Speaker Series: American Coach: Frank Leahy by Ivan Maisel takes place on Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm at 808 W Washington St, South Bend, IN, United States, Indiana 46601.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rockne Speaker Series: American Coach: Frank Leahy by Ivan Maisel?
  - **A:** Rockne Speaker Series: American Coach: Frank Leahy by Ivan Maisel is organized by The History Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rockne Speaker Series: American Coach: Frank Leahy by Ivan Maisel is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Bend, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Rockne Speaker Series: American Coach: Frank Leahy by Ivan Maisel sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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