Summary
Legendary football coach Lou Holtz has died at age 89. Holtz was well-known for leading Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988. He also had a successful coaching career at several universities, including Notre Dame and South Carolina.
Key Facts
- Lou Holtz died at the age of 89.
- He coached the University of Notre Dame football team to a national championship in 1988.
- Holtz served as Notre Dame's head coach from 1986 to 1996.
- During his time at Notre Dame, Holtz achieved 100 wins and led the team to nine bowl games.
- Holtz's career win total as a college head coach was 249 games.
- He started coaching at Notre Dame after leaving the University of Minnesota in 1985.
- In a later coaching role, Holtz led the University of South Carolina from a 0-11 record to an 8-5 record over two seasons.
- Holtz was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and started "Holtz's Heroes," a charity foundation supporting former student-athletes and communities.
