After back-to-back titles in 1946 and 1947 (and 3 in a row for Frank Leahy – off to WWII in 1944 and 1945), the Irish went 9-0-1 (14-14 tie at USC in final game of the season) and would finish #2 to Michigan in the final AP poll. When the AP poll came out after the 2nd game, ND would be ranked either #1 or #2 for the entirety of the season.
Guard (and 1948 team captain) Bill Fischer, end Leon Hart (would win the Heisman Trophy in 1949), and RB Emil Sitko would all be consensus 1st team All-Americans in 1948.
Guard Marty Wendell would also earn some All-American accolades (American Football Coaches Association, Central Press 3rd team, Football Writers 2nd team)
Future ND head coach Terry Brennan also played on the 1948 team.
Program is in EX condition with score written on cover (see photos). Program will be shipped bagged with cardboard backing.