Iron Desire

In the world of football Frank Leahy was as important as Beethoven to music Shakespeare to dramatic poetry Michelangelo to sculpture. Greatness was not thrust upon Frank. He achieved it through hard work and determination. But first he had to have the makings. From those makings he was capable of going to town. By applying his formula for success nothing could have kept him from achieving the heights he reached. The life story of Notre Dame football coach Frank Leahy is one of fiery inspiration humor and unwavering determination. From the family farm to one of Knute Rockne's fighting Irish to head football coach at the golden dome Leahy's philosophy and antics both on and off the field illustrate a model for greatness and the fantastic stuff of legends.