ESPN recently produced a 30 for 30 short film on former Notre Dame kicker Reggie Ho that is, in a word, phenomenal.  Directed by Ken Jeong – yes the same guy that played Mr. Chow in the Hangover film franchise – the roughly 13 minute short film captures the spirit of what it means to be a Student Athlete at the University of Notre Dame in a way not many other short films have.
Jeong chronicles the journey of Reggie Ho from the shores of Hawaii to the inside of Notre Dame Stadium as an integral member of the Irish’s last national championship team to the city of Philadelphia where Ho is now a renowned doctor at Thomas Jefferson Hospital. Â This film should be required viewing on all Notre Dame recruiting visits – especially for parents – as it shows the value of a Notre Dame education.
The film is embedded above and should be required viewing for Notre Dame fan this off-season. Â Sit back and enjoy the story of man who was a major reason Notre Dame won the National Championship in 1988 and has managed to far surpass his on the field accomplishments off the field, long after his playing days have ended.
I stumbled on this story while just browsing around, and literally had tears on my cheeks while watching it. Another wonderful example of how the spirit of ND brings out the personal best in her students. Until my son chose to attend ND, I thought, like most, that her legend was mostly hyperbole. That was immediately replaced by the realization that there is nothing stronger than the lifetime brotherhood of the Domers and the desire to actually make the world a better place that she instills in her graduates. The best investment we could ever have made in our son’s future.
excellent story! makes me proud to be a Notre Dame fan. Thanks for sharing!
Reggie was a dorm mate of mine and a great guy. If Holtz ever knew that his roommate and he used to have some pretty wicked wrestling matches I done think Lou would have slept too well. One of the nicest most genuine people. Hope you are still enjoying your medicine practice Dr Ho.
awesome post, Lynn!! You have captured the very essence of Notre Dame.
While Ho had that golden night against Michigan in ’88, he then moved on with the rest of his life. While people on the internet wonder
“What ever happened to Reggie Ho?” Reggie was putting in your pacemaker/defibrillator, with an audience much smaller than 59.075, but an audience and with a mission much more important.
Thank you for sharing that, Lynn!
for the love of Notre Dame came a young man named Reggie Ho. He has inspired many and many of young men around the world. He truly did save Notre Dame in 1988 and brought them a national championship. Truly Rudy is one movie to watch, yet hopefully they make one more in the name of HO. He saved Notre Dame that year and brought us a title. Hopefully someday we will return to National prominence and return soon. Thanks Reggie for everything you did for Notre Dame.
These are the things that endear you to Notre Dame. It is nice to know that football is not an end in its self but just a means to an end. God bless Reggie and we are thankful that he was and is a part of Notre Dame.
A greatful fan a graduate of Notre Dame.
Cousin, we are so proud of your accomplishments both on and off the field. You are indeed the most humble and giving person and honor the Ho/Dang family name.
. . . and ND is honored as well . . .
Whoever coined the term RKG had such as Reggie Ho in mind.
I’m ready for the full length movie to be made. Our world could use more inspiration. Few are given the notoriety of going above and beyond without hard work and effort. Include Dr. Ho among those. I’ll always remember that Michigan game en route to the national championship, just as many of his patients and colleagues will remember him for accomplishing so much more beyond 1988 as a kicker.
Wonder can I purchase this video?
Reggie put in my pacemaker/difibrilator in 1999 HUP he was just starting out. I saw him by my bed and I noticed how short he was and his name and asked him if he was the kicker I always watched at ND and he said yes, I said thank you, and told him my husband graduated ND.
A legend in many ways. God bless you Reggie!
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I knew Reggie from the 1988 season. My ND GF was from Saipan, a Pacific Island way past Hawaii, and she was pre-med as well. He was THE nicest guy around The Huddle. (campus snack bar) And I’m glad he’s practicing in Philly. (my gf returned to Saipan, where she is the last native doc)
I have been to Saipan in the Marianas Islands. Believe it or not, I went there on the 4th of July weekend in 1955 to play a series of three baseball games, traveling from Guam which is about 100 miles away ! We played for the NAS Agana Flyers and played in the Guam Baseball League—9 teams, I think, all but two were military! Lifetime memories. GO IRISH.