If you've heard the phrase "Win one for the Gipper," this is a reference to George Gipp, a legendary Notre Dame football player. It's his ghost that is thought to haunt Washington Hall on the university campus. Gipp died of streptococcal throat infection in December, 1920 as the result of a cold he contracted while sleeping overnight on the steps of the building, which was a student residence. It was shortly thereafter that students began experiencing haunting activity, including:
- unexplained music late at night
- phantom footsteps
- slamming doors
- students shoved on the stairway by unseen hands
- something unknown walking around on the roof.
Although no one can say for sure whether it's the ghost of George Gipp or not, some say they have seen his spirit hovering near students and occasionally giving them an encouraging pat on the back.
It is also claimed that ghosts of the Native American Patawatami tribe haunt Columbus Hall since it might have been build over one of their ancient burial grounds. Patawatami warriors on horseback have allegedly been seen moving up and down on the front steps of the hall.
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