Indeed it did for Shumate, who died Monday at the age of 72 after a brief illness. The daily (or, semi-daily) phone call from ...

You can sit anywhere you like: 1971. 1947. 2023. The 1970-71 Fordham team, coached by Digger Phelps, went 26-3 and reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Fordham University Archives Rose ...

Notre Dame’s basketball coach from 1971-91, Digger Phelps will be inducted Sunday into the school's basketball Ring of Honor. Who were his top players during his 20 seasons? In the 20 seasons ...

We spoke with former Irish coach Digger Phelps who explained how John Shumate came back from a heart condition in his ...

But for Terry, it’s personal. Digger Phelps has known Terry McFadden for over 52 years. The former Notre Dame basketball coach moved in across the street from Terry’s folks in 1971.

Shumate also led all players with 11 rebounds. Coach Digger Phelps also adjusted the press late, moving Shumate to the front and Brokaw deep, as the Irish needed — and started to get — steals.

The daily (or, semi-daily) phone call from former Irish coach Digger Phelps to a local reporter lacked its usual something when it arrived early Monday afternoon. You knew it wasn’t good.