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Thanksgiving memories spotlight Notre Dame-Syracuse game in 1963

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Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Thanksgiving memories spotlight Notre Dame-Syracuse game in 1963

Summary

A reflection on Thanksgiving 1963 recounts a group of Notre Dame students attending a football game against Syracuse at Yankee Stadium. The game occurred during a period of national mourning following President John F. Kennedy's assassination. The Fighting Irish had recently faced cancellation of their match against Iowa due to the tragedy. Under interim head coach Hugh Devore, the team had struggled during the season, winning only two of their first eight games. Despite the circumstances, the game went ahead, and memories of that day remain vivid for those who attended.

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•The game was held at Yankee Stadium on Thanksgiving morning.
•Notre Dame had faced difficulties leading up to the game.
•The match was attended by over 56,000 fans.
•The Fighting Irish were under interim head coach Hugh Devore.
•The team had only two wins in their first eight games.

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An unforgettable Thanksgiving, a football game at Yankee Stadium, and a train ride that took an unexpected detour through Canada. Since Notre Dame has a bye week, I thought we’d take this week’s Throwback Thursday a little off the rails. Literally. Instead of revisiting a memorable victory or one of those classic Notre Dame football […]
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