ABC57 Kickoff looks back at how South Bend barber became go-to for Irish athletes
By:
ABC57 News Staff
Posted: Oct 11, 2025 11:53 AM EDT

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- As ABC57 Kickoff continues to celebrate 10 years this season, the crew takes a look back at a 2019 story about a local barber becoming the go-to guy for Fighting Irish athletes.
South Bend native Julio Rodriguez became the go-to guy for Irish athletes to look their best and now, his name is synonymous with Head Coach Marcus Freeman, being his go-to barber wherever he goes.
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