Notre Dame football: Twitter reaction to Johnny Lujack’s passing
One of the greatest to ever play football at Notre Dame died on Tuesday. Johnny Lujack, 1947 Heisman Trophy winner and three-time national champion was 98-years old.
Simply put – you can’t tell the story of Notre Dame football without going into great detail on Lujack. He was a force at quarterback in the 1940’s, putting his college career on pause as he enlisted in the Navy during World War II.
As you would expect, the college football and Notre Dame communities took to social media to share their thoughts on the passing of such a legend. Here are a few of the most notable memories:
Notre Dame Athletics
We mourn the loss of @NDFootball alumnus Johnny Lujack and remember the impact the Heisman winner and College Football Hall of Famer left.
We lift our thoughts and prayers for Lujack’s family, friends and loved ones.
🔗 https://t.co/LsFi9zkfjf pic.twitter.com/qJHVnxINn8
— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) July 25, 2023
Holtz's Heroes Foundation
God rest Mr. Johnny Lujack. We stood on the shoulders of giants & Mr. Lujack was in a class of his own. A beast on the field, a gentleman off the field & he possessed a comedian’s sense of humor. We were honored he joined us in March in Naples as we were able to celebrate him. pic.twitter.com/ornQRC3sS6
— Holtz's Heroes Foundation (@HoltzHeroes) July 25, 2023
Also a Chicago Bears great for brief time
Johnny Lujack, Bears records:
* Passing yards in a game: 468 (1949)
* Rushing TDs by a quarterback, season: 11 (1950)Last Bears QB to…
* be Associated Press 1st team All Pro
* Lead the NFL in passing yards
* Lead the NFL in passing TDs@WCGridironhttps://t.co/taFY9tzqUe— Jack M Silverstein (@readjack) July 25, 2023
What a life indeed!
WHAT A LIFE!
Notre Dame’s greatest football player Johnny Lujack has passed away at the age of 98.
Lujack led ND to 3 national titles and & won the Heisman in 1947. He lettered in FOUR sports at Notre Dame.
Honored to have interviewed him many times. Prayers to his family. pic.twitter.com/GQioGHlYgb
— Angelo Di Carlo (@angdicarlo) July 25, 2023
Notre Dame Monogram Club
The loss of a legend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lujack family.
Rest in peace, Johnny. https://t.co/ZPnrkILXTd
— ND Monogram Club (@NDMonogram) July 25, 2023
Tim Ring
RIP Johnny Lujack pic.twitter.com/kJEbXPXU1m
— Tim Ring (@timringTV) July 25, 2023
A sad day indeed
Sad day for college football traditionalists and sports history nerds. Lujack was an all time great on the football field and off, serving in WW2. https://t.co/yphgNLmQZs
— joseph (@BanFallWeddings) July 25, 2023
Lujack had recent Notre Dame football connection
Lujack was a distant relative of former Northwestern/Notre Dame WR Ben Skowronek, now a Super Bowl champion with the @RamsNFL.
Alice Skowronek, sister of Ben’s great-grandfather Stanley, was Lujack’s mother.
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) July 25, 2023
Brandon Kornblue
Sad news: Johnny Lujack, the oldest living Heisman winner (98 years old) passed away peacefully this morning. Generously served as a special guest at our @FCA_SWFL Celebration Dinners the last few years. Prayers to his family & loved ones… 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/t8Tvwh4KeJ
— Brandon Kornblue (@KornblueKicking) July 25, 2023
Chuck Swirsky - voice of the Chicago Bulls
RIP Johnny Lujack…spectacular Notre Dame and Bears player-
— chuck swirsky (@ctsbulls) July 25, 2023
