This autographed index card has been personally hand-signed by Ara Parseghian of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. This autograph is certified by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS). It comes encapsulated and authenticated in the plastic case. Ara Raoul Parseghian May 21, 1923 - August 2, 2017) was an American Football player and coach who guided the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to National Champions in 1966 and 1973. He is noted for bringing Notre Dame's football program from years of futility back into a national contender in 1964 and is widely regarded alongside Knute Rockne and Frank Leahy as a part of the "Holy Trinity" of Notre Dame head coaches.