What’s the story behind Notre Dame’s iconic end zone stripes?

“There are nine stripes in each endzone — totaling 18. They are each set at an angle of 42 degrees — all pointing towards Notre Dame’s iconic Golden Dome. They signify the year 1842 — the year the University of Notre Dame du Lac was founded.” Source: JIM SMALL’S NOTRE DAME GO IRISH BLOG — www.NDGOIRISH.com — A NOTRE DAME BLOG: End Zone Stripes Are In — Notre Dame Stadium