Louis J. Salmon

"Red" Salmon (January 26, 1880 – September 27, 1965) is considered to be the first outstanding fullback for the University of Notre Dame football team.He was the first "Fighting Irish" player to win an All-American mention,[1] and some sports historians argue that he served as the team's de facto coach during the 1902–1903 season.[1] Born in Syracuse, New York, Salmon made his mark in collegiate football in 1903, when (as a senior) he scored 105 points.He presided over a lackluster season of 5–4, and as one writer has commented, "The team needed Salmon on the field, not on the sidelines".[1] After graduating with a degree in engineering, the former sports hero rarely returned to campus and underplayed his outstanding athletic career.
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