Ed Gulyas, a key running back for Notre Dame from 1969-71, passed away recently at the age of 73.
Gulyas, a native of Oklahoma City, died peacefully at home on Kiawah Island, S.C., according to his obituary. In the final years of his life, he had been afflicted with progressive supranuclear palsy, a neurodegenerative brain disease.
Notre Dame football acknowledged his death on social media earlier today.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ed Gulyas. We send our condolences to his family and friends,” the official Notre Dame football X/Twitter account said Monday afternoon.
Gulyas, who played high school football in California, walked on to the Fighting Irish football team in 1968 and became a valued contributor.
In three seasons of action, he rushed for 774 yards and eight touchdowns on 177 carries, adding 205 yards and two touchdowns on 12 receptions.
Gulyas’ best season came in 1970, when he led Notre Dame in rushing yards (534) and was fourth on the squad in receiving yards with 189. During his years with the program, Gulyas helped the Irish compile a 26-5-1 record, two trips to the Cotton Bowl and a pair of top five finishes in the AP poll.
Gulyas is survived by his wife, three sisters, four sisters-in-law and various nieces and nephews.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to this family and friends during this difficult time.
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