George Gipp (February 18, 1895 – December 14, 1920), nicknamed "The Gipper", was a college football player who played for the University of Notre Dame. Gipp was selected as Notre Dame's first Walter Camp All-American. Gipp played several positions, particularly halfback, quarterback, and punter.
Prior to George Gipp, several Notre Dame players were selected as All-Americans.
It states that Gipp was the first Notre Dame player to be selected as an All-American.