WebJan 24, 1994 · Digger Phelps was the winningest coach in Notre Dame history, compiling a 393-197 record, including 14 seasons with 20 or more victories. Perhaps his greatest statistic was the fact that every
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WebRichard Frederick "Digger" Phelps (born July 4, 1941) is a former collegiate basketball coach in the United States, most notably as the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 1971 to 1991. He worked as a commentator for ESPN for 20 years, from 1993 to 2014. His father, a mortician in Beacon, New York, gave him the nickname "Digger."
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WebDigger Phelps (Richard Phelps) was born on 4 July, 1941 in Beacon, New York, USA, is an Actor. Discover Digger Phelps's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs
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WebApr 7, 2014 · In his final pick, Phelps chose Kentucky to beat UConn 72-68 in Monday's national championship game. "We wish Digger the very best as he explores his next chapter," ESPN said in a statement. Facebook
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WebRichard Frederick "Digger" Phelps (born July 4, 1941) is a former collegiate basketball coach in the United States, most notably as the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 1971 to 1991. He worked as a commentator for ESPN for 20 years, from 1993 to 2014. His father, a mortician in Beacon, New York, gave him the nickname "Digger."
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WebDigger Phelps enjoyed a long and successful career as the Notre Dame basketball coach and today he's a fixture on ESPN's Gameday coverage with Rece Davis and Jay Bilas. Phelps was the architect behind several big wins, including ending UCLA's 88-game winning streak in the John Wooden era.
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WebJan 18, 2014 · Harter agreed and now Digger's face is on the side of the College GameDay bus. Thank you, Tom Petroff. Although Phelps left Penn after the 1969-70 season to take the head coaching job at Fordham and then Notre Dame, he recruited many of the star players on the 1970-71 Quakers team that, at one point, was ranked No. 3 in the nation.
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WebApr 7, 2014 · In his final pick, Phelps chose Kentucky to beat UConn 72-68 in Monday's national championship game. "We wish Digger the very best as he explores his next chapter," ESPN said in a statement. Facebook
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WebJan 18, 2014 · Phelps qualified as the first Notre Dame men's basketball coach who was not a Notre Dame alumnus since 1943, yet he may have had twice as much passion for the school as any of his predecessors. "I loved the essence of Notre Dame and what the University stood for," recalled Phelps about his letter to Parseghian.
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WebApr 8, 2014 · 4.8.2014. ESPN college basketball analyst Digger Phelps last night announced that he would be retiring from broadcasting after 20 years on the network. Phelps, during a live edition of "College GameDay" prior to the UConn-Kentucky national championship game, said, "I spent 20 years at Notre Dame as a coach and now 20 years …
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WebDigger Phelps (Richard Phelps) was born on 4 July, 1941 in Beacon, New York, USA, is an Actor. Discover Digger Phelps's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?
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WebJan 18, 2014 · Less than six years later, in May of 1971, a now 29-year old Richard "Digger" Phelps, the author of that letter, joined Parseghian as basketball coach on the head coaching staff of legendary Notre Dame athletics director Moose Krause. "It does seem crazy today that I would write a letter to the football coach about becoming the
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WebJul 12, 2016 · Former University of Notre Dame men's basketball coach Digger Phelps walked into the Joyce Center Saturday night, thinking he was going to address a group of Chicago-area high school students.
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WebJan 4, 2018 · Jan 3, 2018 at 11:57 pm ET • 1 min read. Notre Dame coach Mike Brey became the program's all-time winningest coach Wednesday evening when the Fighting Irish bested North Carolina State 88-58 to
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WebJul 3, 2013 · Former Notre Dame basketball coach and current ESPN analyst Digger Phelps says his doctors have told him he's cancer free after months of treatment for bladder cancer.
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WebJan 4, 2018 · Jan 3, 2018 at 11:57 pm ET • 1 min read. Notre Dame coach Mike Brey became the program's all-time winningest coach Wednesday evening when the Fighting Irish bested North Carolina State 88-58 to
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WebJan 18, 2014 · Although Phelps left Penn after the 1969-70 season to take the head coaching job at Fordham and then Notre Dame, he recruited many of the star players on the 1970-71 Quakers team that, at one point, was ranked No. 3 in the nation.
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WebJan 4, 2018 · Jan 3, 2018 at 11:57 pm ET • 1 min read. Notre Dame coach Mike Brey became the program's all-time winningest coach Wednesday evening when the Fighting Irish bested North Carolina State 88-58 to
Learn MoreWebJan 18, 2014 · Less than six years later, in May of 1971, a now 29-year old Richard "Digger" Phelps, the author of that letter, joined Parseghian as basketball coach on the head coaching staff of legendary Notre Dame athletics director Moose Krause. "It does seem crazy today that I would write a letter to the football coach about becoming the
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WebIrish head coach Digger Phelps was just 32 years of age on Jan. 19, 1974, just over half the age of Wooden. But, Wooden had already had a big impact on Phelps' career. "When I came to Notre Dame in 1971, I had the attitude that Notre Dame should be the best," said Phelps. "Notre Dame can do it in football, so why not basketball?
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