Heartly was born on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, in the town of Calumet where he graduated from High School. According to his 1918 military registration card, he was of tall build with brown hair and eyes when he entered college at Notre Dame. From 1918-1921, "Hunk" was an All-American Guard for the famed young head coach, Knute Rockne.
In 1923, Hunk married his betrothed Marie Martin. Over the course of their lifelong marriage, they had a son and two daughters. Eventually, 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandsons at the time of Hunk's death.
After college, Hunk started most of his 39 professional football games for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Bears over the next 5 years. His play earned a spot on the NFL's 1920's All-Decade Team.
Hunk's subsequent coaching career eventually led to the Head Coach for St. Louis. But when he received Rockne's invite to return as his assistant coach at Notre Dame, he couldn't resist reconnecting with his old coach and mentor. In 1930, for one breathtaking season they created Notre Dame magic together one more time, shutting down all of their opponents for a 10-0 record. Sadly, this could neve be repeated as Knute Rockne along with 7 other people were killed in a tragic plane crash. Heartly then accepted the Herculean task when asked to step into Knute's role as head coach for Notre Dame.
When his coaching career was over, Hunk and his wife Marie eventually did settle in Palm Beach County Florida. Hunk and Marie's remains are in the beautiful outdoor Columbarium of Bethesda Episcopal Church. If you are a fan of history or football, you can sit down on a bench in this lovely garden where you can almost hear the sea. Heartly left for the Other Shore first. Just before Marie's 100th birthday, she joined her beloved on the other side. Their family came together on her 100th birthdate to celebrate their loved ones' finding each other again and to remember all the memories made and given. Rest In Peace.∼Professional Football Coach. Born in Calumet, Michigan, he served as player, head football coach at colleges and in the NFL during the coarse of his career. As a player, he was a guard for the University of Notre Dame 1918 to 1921 and played for the NFL Cleveland Indians and Chicago Bears 1922 to 1926. As a college head coach, he ran the Saint Louis Billikens 1928 to 1929, University of Notre Dame 1931 to 1933 and the NC State Wolf Pack 1934 to 1936, compiling a career college record of 34 wins 34 loss and 4 tied. From 1942 to 1945, he was the head coach of the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions in 1939, with a total NFL record of 24 wins and 12 loss. In 1974, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
In 1923, Hunk married his betrothed Marie Martin. Over the course of their lifelong marriage, they had a son and two daughters. Eventually, 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandsons at the time of Hunk's death.
After college, Hunk started most of his 39 professional football games for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Bears over the next 5 years. His play earned a spot on the NFL's 1920's All-Decade Team.
Hunk's subsequent coaching career eventually led to the Head Coach for St. Louis. But when he received Rockne's invite to return as his assistant coach at Notre Dame, he couldn't resist reconnecting with his old coach and mentor. In 1930, for one breathtaking season they created Notre Dame magic together one more time, shutting down all of their opponents for a 10-0 record. Sadly, this could neve be repeated as Knute Rockne along with 7 other people were killed in a tragic plane crash. Heartly then accepted the Herculean task when asked to step into Knute's role as head coach for Notre Dame.
When his coaching career was over, Hunk and his wife Marie eventually did settle in Palm Beach County Florida. Hunk and Marie's remains are in the beautiful outdoor Columbarium of Bethesda Episcopal Church. If you are a fan of history or football, you can sit down on a bench in this lovely garden where you can almost hear the sea. Heartly left for the Other Shore first. Just before Marie's 100th birthday, she joined her beloved on the other side. Their family came together on her 100th birthdate to celebrate their loved ones' finding each other again and to remember all the memories made and given. Rest In Peace.∼Professional Football Coach. Born in Calumet, Michigan, he served as player, head football coach at colleges and in the NFL during the coarse of his career. As a player, he was a guard for the University of Notre Dame 1918 to 1921 and played for the NFL Cleveland Indians and Chicago Bears 1922 to 1926. As a college head coach, he ran the Saint Louis Billikens 1928 to 1929, University of Notre Dame 1931 to 1933 and the NC State Wolf Pack 1934 to 1936, compiling a career college record of 34 wins 34 loss and 4 tied. From 1942 to 1945, he was the head coach of the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions in 1939, with a total NFL record of 24 wins and 12 loss. In 1974, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Heartly was born on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, in the town of Calumet where he graduated from High School. According to his 1918 military registration card, he was of tall build with brown hair and eyes when he entered college at Notre Dame. From 1918-1921, "Hunk" was an All-American Guard for the famed young head coach, Knute Rockne.
In 1923, Hunk married his betrothed Marie Martin. Over the course of their lifelong marriage, they had a son and two daughters. Eventually, 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandsons at the time of Hunk's death.
After college, Hunk started most of his 39 professional football games for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Bears over the next 5 years. His play earned a spot on the NFL's 1920's All-Decade Team.
Hunk's subsequent coaching career eventually led to the Head Coach for St. Louis. But when he received Rockne's invite to return as his assistant coach at Notre Dame, he couldn't resist reconnecting with his old coach and mentor. In 1930, for one breathtaking season they created Notre Dame magic together one more time, shutting down all of their opponents for a 10-0 record. Sadly, this could neve be repeated as Knute Rockne along with 7 other people were killed in a tragic plane crash. Heartly then accepted the Herculean task when asked to step into Knute's role as head coach for Notre Dame.
When his coaching career was over, Hunk and his wife Marie eventually did settle in Palm Beach County Florida. Hunk and Marie's remains are in the beautiful outdoor Columbarium of Bethesda Episcopal Church. If you are a fan of history or football, you can sit down on a bench in this lovely garden where you can almost hear the sea. Heartly left for the Other Shore first. Just before Marie's 100th birthday, she joined her beloved on the other side. Their family came together on her 100th birthdate to celebrate their loved ones' finding each other again and to remember all the memories made and given. Rest In Peace.∼Professional Football Coach. Born in Calumet, Michigan, he served as player, head football coach at colleges and in the NFL during the coarse of his career. As a player, he was a guard for the University of Notre Dame 1918 to 1921 and played for the NFL Cleveland Indians and Chicago Bears 1922 to 1926. As a college head coach, he ran the Saint Louis Billikens 1928 to 1929, University of Notre Dame 1931 to 1933 and the NC State Wolf Pack 1934 to 1936, compiling a career college record of 34 wins 34 loss and 4 tied. From 1942 to 1945, he was the head coach of the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions in 1939, with a total NFL record of 24 wins and 12 loss. In 1974, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
In 1923, Hunk married his betrothed Marie Martin. Over the course of their lifelong marriage, they had a son and two daughters. Eventually, 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandsons at the time of Hunk's death.
After college, Hunk started most of his 39 professional football games for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Bears over the next 5 years. His play earned a spot on the NFL's 1920's All-Decade Team.
Hunk's subsequent coaching career eventually led to the Head Coach for St. Louis. But when he received Rockne's invite to return as his assistant coach at Notre Dame, he couldn't resist reconnecting with his old coach and mentor. In 1930, for one breathtaking season they created Notre Dame magic together one more time, shutting down all of their opponents for a 10-0 record. Sadly, this could neve be repeated as Knute Rockne along with 7 other people were killed in a tragic plane crash. Heartly then accepted the Herculean task when asked to step into Knute's role as head coach for Notre Dame.
When his coaching career was over, Hunk and his wife Marie eventually did settle in Palm Beach County Florida. Hunk and Marie's remains are in the beautiful outdoor Columbarium of Bethesda Episcopal Church. If you are a fan of history or football, you can sit down on a bench in this lovely garden where you can almost hear the sea. Heartly left for the Other Shore first. Just before Marie's 100th birthday, she joined her beloved on the other side. Their family came together on her 100th birthdate to celebrate their loved ones' finding each other again and to remember all the memories made and given. Rest In Peace.∼Professional Football Coach. Born in Calumet, Michigan, he served as player, head football coach at colleges and in the NFL during the coarse of his career. As a player, he was a guard for the University of Notre Dame 1918 to 1921 and played for the NFL Cleveland Indians and Chicago Bears 1922 to 1926. As a college head coach, he ran the Saint Louis Billikens 1928 to 1929, University of Notre Dame 1931 to 1933 and the NC State Wolf Pack 1934 to 1936, compiling a career college record of 34 wins 34 loss and 4 tied. From 1942 to 1945, he was the head coach of the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions in 1939, with a total NFL record of 24 wins and 12 loss. In 1974, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
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