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Why was Reagan nicknamed the "Gipper"?

By Mastodon Asked Oct 20 2008 12:03PM
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by Someguy is sad again on Oct 20, 2008 at 12:06 pm Permalink

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He played George "The Gipper" Gipp in the movie Knute Rockne. He got the nickname from there.
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Avatar roadpup2 Oct, 20 2008 at 11:54 PM
Is that Uga?
Avatar Someguy is sad again Oct, 21 2008 at 04:02 AM
Uga VII. Yes it is. The best mascot ever. Go to my profile page for more great shots of the new pup.
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You're right. He is a terrific mascot.

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by eric on Oct 20, 2008 at 6:39 pm Permalink

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It was from the movie Knute Rockne. "Win one for the Gipper".
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Avatar Max Arliss Oct, 21 2008 at 01:40 PM
applause!

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by TERRYTUKER on Oct 20, 2008 at 12:04 pm Permalink

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by MarfSchmarf on Oct 21, 2008 at 6:43 pm Permalink

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A 1940 film titled "Knute Rockne, All American," featured Ronald Reagan in the role of George 'The Gipper' Gipp," a nickname which persisted for the rest of his life. George Gipp was a famous college football player who played at the University of Notre Dame, and the previously mentioned film is a biography of Knute Rockne, one of the most famous Notre Dame football coaches of all time.
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by Bull wears a COAT of many colours on Oct 21, 2008 at 6:38 pm Permalink

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He played the Gipper in the Knute Rockne story filmed in the 40's.
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