[2] Gladieux caught a touchdown pass for the Irish in the "Game of the Century," a 10-10 tie between #1 Notre Dame and #2 Michigan State Spartans.

[3] During his senior year at the University of Notre Dame, Gladieux scored 15 touchdowns and he outrushed eventual Heisman Trophy winner O.J.

[5] In the first game of the 1970 season, Gladieux was paged over the Harvard Stadium's loudspeakers and placed into the lineup; an upset victory for the Patriots over the Miami Dolphins, 27-14.

Shortly before the game, head coach Clive Rush benched safety John Charles and cornerback Larry Carwell because neither had signed their contracts.

[10] In retirement, Gladieux worked as a bartender at Gabby's Pub, a saloon in New Hampshire and returned to his alma mater in 1986 as an assistant on Lou Holtz's staff.