Who said “Let's win one for the Gipper.”?

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Knute Rockne. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceStatement during a half-time speech to the Fighting Irish when they were tied with Army 0–0, inspiring the team towards a 12–6 victory, (10 November 1928), as portrayed in Knute Rockne, All American (1940)

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“Let's win one for the Gipper.”
— Knute Rockne
VerifiedStatement during a half-time speech to the Fighting Irish when they were tied with Army 0–0, inspiring the team towards a 12–6 victory, (10 November 1928), as portrayed in Knute Rockne, All American (1940) · evidenceFootball
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For academic work, cite the original where you can: Statement during a half-time speech to the Fighting Irish when they were tied with Army 0–0, inspiring the team towards a 12–6 victory, (10 November 1928), as portrayed in Knute Rockne, All American (1940).

APA

Rockne, K. (n.d.). Let's win one for the Gipper. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/18349-lets-win-one-for-the-gipper/

MLA

Rockne, Knute. “Let's win one for the Gipper.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/18349-lets-win-one-for-the-gipper/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Rockne, Knute. “Let's win one for the Gipper.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/18349-lets-win-one-for-the-gipper/.

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