39 Facts About Bernard Kirk

Bernard C Kirk was an American football player who played for Notre Dame in 1919 and for Michigan from 1921 to 1922.

Bernard Kirk was selected as an All-American at the end position in both 1921 and 1922.

Shortly after being named an All-American, in December 1922, at the height of his popularity, Kirk suffered a fractured skull in an automobile accident, and died several days later at a hospital in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Bernard Kirk's funeral was attended by the Governor of Michigan and many other dignitaries, and was reported by newspapers across the United States.

Bernard Kirk was raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan and played football for three years for Ypsilanti High School.

Bernard Kirk played end for the 1918 and undefeated 1919 Fighting Irish teams.

Bernard Kirk was selected by some critics for the All-Western team in 1919.

The passing combination of Gipp at left halfback to Bernard Kirk at left end became one of the game's first, and one of Notre Dame's greatest offensive weapons.

In every game the Irish have competed in this season, Bernard Kirk has been a star.

In September 1920, Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne expressed concern when his two Michiganian stars, Gipp and Bernard Kirk, who failed to report to the team's fall practice.

Bernard Kirk played with Notre Dame a couple of seasons before he entered Michigan and not one was more sorry to see him go to the Wolverines than I was.

Bernard Kirk played with Notre Dame when Gipp was at his best and the forward pass combination from Gipp to Kirk could not be beaten on any team.

Bernard Kirk starred on Michigan's freshman team in 1920, but was ineligible to play on Michigan's varsity team in his first year after transferring.

In 1921, Bernard Kirk was a starter at the end position in six of Michigan's seven games.

Bernard Kirk was the only Michigan player selected as a first-team player on the Harp's All-American Team.

At the start of the third quarter, Bernard Kirk ran a kickoff back 80 yards for a touchdown.

Columnist Evans wrote that Bernard Kirk was "directly and indirectly responsible" for all 24 points scored by Michigan against Illinois.

Bernard Kirk's run on the kickoff through the whole Illinois team proved that, for an end, he is all over the field and has a nose for fumbles, is strong and tricky.

Bernard Kirk, and his tackling of receivers of punts is a beautiful thing to see.

Harold Johnson of the Chicago American wrote that Bernard Kirk "stands out" among the ends.

Virtually every coach, critic and student of the pastime is agreed upon the choice of Bernie Bernard Kirk, left end of the undefeated Michigan machine.

Bernard Kirk shone, too, at stopping end plays directed at him and was without a superior at spearing aerial shots from his comrades.

Bernard Kirk realized why he failed in 1921 and immediately began preparing for the season of 1922.

Bernard Kirk played every minute of every game he started this year.

Bernard Kirk was really a physical marvel, considering how hard he played.

Bernard Kirk was acclaimed as a first-team All-American at the end position by the New York Tribune and by noted sports writers, including Walter Eckersall of the Chicago Tribune and Fred Hayner of the Chicago Daily News.

Bernard Kirk is one of the best ends the 'Big Ten' has produced in years.

Bernard Kirk's remarkable showing with Michigan this season stamped him as one of the greatest ends ever turned out in the Middle West.

Bernard Kirk was named by a majority of sports writers throughout the country as All-America end.

Bernard Kirk was unquestionably the best end the west, if not the country, has produced in years.

Bernard Kirk was very proficient in handling the forward pass.

Bernard Kirk starred in every game that Michigan played during the 1922 season.

Bernard Kirk was taken to Beyer Memorial Hospital in Ypsilanti unconscious and in critical condition.

On Sunday evening, Bernard Kirk remained unconscious and doctors expressed fear for his recovery.

Early in the week, Bernard Kirk's condition was much improved, and Bernard Kirk's father reported that physicians had told him that his son would recover.

Bernard Kirk suffered what was reported as a "slight relapse" on Wednesday.

Bernard Kirk was one of the greatest ends the University ever had, and he was a real fellow in every respect.

Bernard Kirk's funeral, held in Ypsilanti, was covered by newspapers across the United States.

Bernard Kirk's casket was carried to the grave by eight of his Michigan teammates, including Harry Kipke, Paul G Goebel, Irwin Uteritz, and Franklin Cappon.