Elmer Layden (1983) - Hall of Fame - Loras College Athletics

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An all-American fullback and one of the legendary "Four Horseman" at Notre Dame, Layden continued the Loras tradition as the "Little Notre Dame" when he took the head post in 1925.
In just his first season, he guided Loras to the 1925 Western Interstate Conference Championship with a 4-3-1 record.
After finishing 8-5-2 in two seasons at Loras, Layden went onto coach at Duquesne and his alma mator Notre Dame, compiling a career record of 103-34-11 in 16 seasons.
Following the 1940 season at Notre Dame, Layden became the first commissioner of the National Football League.