ABC57 Kickoff looks at the history behind the statues of Notre Dame

By: ABC57 News Staff

Posted: Nov 22, 2025 12:06 PM EST

NOW: ABC57 Kickoff looks at the history behind the statues of Notre Dame

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The accolades for sculptor Jerry McKenna, a former Notre Dame student, are too numerous to count. McKenna is the artist behind many of the statues across the university's campus.

These include all the legendary coaches that guard the gates outside Notre Dame Stadium.