Summary
Lou Holtz, a well-known college football coach, has died at the age of 89. He led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988 and was successful at several colleges, earning a strong reputation in the sport.
Key Facts
- Lou Holtz was a prominent college football coach inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
- He led Notre Dame to win the national championship in 1988.
- Holtz won 249 games over 33 seasons, coaching six different schools.
- He was the first coach to take six different teams to bowl games.
- Holtz ranks 10th in career wins among Football Bowl Subdivision coaches.
- At Notre Dame, his record was 100 wins, 30 losses, and 2 ties in 11 seasons.
- He also worked as a broadcaster and motivational speaker after his coaching career.
- Lou Holtz died in Orlando, Florida, with his family, and the cause of death was not disclosed.
