When Dan Devine left Notre Dame after the 1980 season, the University made a shocking hire as its next head football coach.
Gerry Faust, who had turned Cincinnati’s Moeller High School into a national powerhouse, was chosen for the job.
Faust, who made it clear from a young age that his dream job was to one day coach at Notre Dame, died Monday at the age of 89.
Faust’s time at Notre Dame certainly wasn’t deemed a success in terms of wins and losses, but perhaps nobody who has ever called Notre Dame home has ever loved the place more.
Gerry Faust Family Statement on his Passing
Sep 1981, unknown location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Gerry Faust and receiver Dave Condeni (80) on the sidelines during the 1981 season. / Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images
The Faust family released the following statement on Monday night announcing the passing of Gerry.
Gerry Faust, #NotreDame football coach from 1981-85, has died at age 89. pic.twitter.com/5nj3fR1Cnb
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) November 12, 2024Gerry Faust’s Love for Notre Dame
Despite going just 30-26-1 in five years as Notre Dame’s head coach, Gerry Faust remained loved in the Notre Dame community, as he loved