Summary
Lou Holtz, a well-known college football coach who led Notre Dame's team from 1986 to 1996, has passed away at the age of 89. He coached Notre Dame to an undefeated season and national championship in 1988, and also coached other university teams and the NFL's New York Jets. Holtz was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020 and was active in charitable work and as a television commentator after his coaching career.
Key Facts
- Lou Holtz was a football coach at Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996.
- He led Notre Dame to an undefeated season and national championship in 1988.
- Holtz coached several other university teams and the NFL's New York Jets for one season.
- He was a speaker at the Republican Party's 2020 convention endorsing President Trump.
- In December 2020, President Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- Holtz founded the Holtz Charitable Foundation to aid communities and individuals.
- He earned 249 wins in his 33-year coaching career across different teams.
- After coaching, he worked as a sports commentator for ESPN and CBS.
