Family Legacy at Lambeau
Notre Dame tight end James Flanigan scores first career touchdown at Lambeau Field.
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Notre Dame tight end James Flanigan scored his first career touchdown at Lambeau Field on Saturday, continuing a three-generation family legacy. The 3-yard reception in the first quarter of No. 4 Notre Dame's 41-13 win over Wisconsin marked a milestone moment — Flanigan's father and grandfather both named Jim Flanigan each played for the Green Bay Packers AP News.
After catching the touchdown pass, Flanigan celebrated with a fist in the air, mimicking his father's signature gesture from his playing days Yahoo Sports. His father Jim also starred at Notre Dame and won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award in 2000. Flanigan's grandfather, a linebacker for the Packers from 1967-70, passed away last year at age 80 AP News.
Three Generations of Flanigans at the Packers
The Flanigan family's connection to Green Bay runs deep. James Flanigan's grandfather played linebacker for the Packers from 1967 to 1970, then finished his career with the New Orleans Saints in 1971 AP News. His father Jim played for Green Bay during his own NFL career and also wore Notre Dame colors as a player US News.
Now James carries the name and the legacy forward. Scoring at Lambeau Field — the home stadium where his father and grandfather played — made the moment even more meaningful for the tight end AP News.
A Celebration Honoring His Father's Memory
When Flanigan caught his touchdown pass, he knew exactly how to celebrate. He raised his fist in the air — the same way his father used to celebrate during his playing days Yahoo Sports. The gesture connected three generations in a single moment at one of football's most iconic venues AP News.
Notre Dame Dominates Wisconsin at Lambeau
No. 4 Notre Dame's dominant performance over Wisconsin provided the perfect backdrop for Flanigan's breakthrough moment. The Irish won 41-13, with Flanigan's first-quarter touchdown helping set the tone early AP News. The tight end's touchdown was one of many scoring plays in a convincing victory US News.
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