However by 1913, as was the custom in those days, Fort Wayne would on occasion employ a "ringer” or two who usually turned out to be a current star college player. Knute Rockne played for the Friars in 1913 under the alias, "Jones".
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In 1915 Friars coach Samuel Byroades brought together a line-up that consisted of at least 5 players who had previously played for Notre Dame, 3 players from University of Indiana and D.C. Smith from Purdue.
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He started the first few games at quarterback until Massillon hired Gus Dorais from the Fort Wayne Friars.