George Gipp was an American football player who played for the University of Notre Dame in the early 1920s. Born on February 18, 1895, in Laurium, Michigan, he was known for his exceptional skills as a halfback. Gipp became a star player and was part of the team that won the national championship in 1924. Gipp's legacy is often associated with his famous quote, "Win one for the Gipper," which became a rallying cry for his teammates. Tragically, he passed away from pneumonia on December 14, 1920, at the young age of 25, but his impact on college football remains significant.