The Legends Trophy
Notre Dame vs. Stanford · A Tradition Since 1989
Notre Dame leads the series 24–14
The Trophy
About The Trophy
The Legends Trophy is a perpetual trophy awarded each year to the winner of the Notre Dame vs. Stanford football game. The winning team retains The Legends Trophy until the next game, following which, the trophy is immediately awarded to the winning coach and team.
The Legends Trophy consists of Irish crystal and California redwood, representing the familiar symbols of the universities. Dublin Crystal manufactured the Irish crystal bowl in Dublin, Ireland, engraving on opposite sides of the bowl the block 'ND' and the block 'S'. The three-tier redwood base includes brass plaques commemorating the score of each game played since 1925.
The Legends Trophy was developed by the Notre Dame Alumni Clubs of Northern California, and was first presented in 1989 to Lou Holtz and Notre Dame.
The Legends Trophy honors both the winning team and the memory of the first game played between the two universities in the 1925 Rose Bowl game, which is considered by many as being played by more 'Legends' of college football than in any game in history... Knute Rockne, 'Pop' Warner, the Four Horsemen and the Seven Mules, and 'The Man' Ernie Nevers. Notre Dame was victorious, 27–10.
Coaches on the Trophy
QUOTES
"Great game men, and this beautiful trophy is a perfect reminder of your success"
"This Legends Trophy makes Stanford football legitimate and big time. This is why we are so pleased to be playing Notre Dame."
"I am so excited by this win, I hardly have words to describe it. Thank you, thank you, thank you. What a wonderful way to remember this game. The trophy is wonderful."
"These young men will never forget the opportunity they had to play against Notre Dame. The trophy will record their achievement."
"I want to dedicate this win and this trophy to the team. Congratulations on a great victory over a tough rival."
