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    What Notre Dame hoops coach got his nickname from his family's undertaking business?

    Question #80607. Asked by RIPMOM04. (May 18 07 4:30 AM)


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    		http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digger_Phelps

    "The nickname "Digger" derives from his birthplace of Beacon, New York, where his father owned a funeral service.

    Phelps also is a great fan of opera. The well-rounded former coach made a cameo appearance in the Notre Dame student opera performance of Offenbach's "Orpheus in the Underworld." "

    Which seems appropriate ...

    May 18 07, 5:40 AM

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