Lou Holtz, the charismatic football coach known for bringing Notre Dame back to prominence in the 1980s, has passed away at age 89. Holtz led the Fighting Irish to a national championship in 1988 and transformed the program from mediocrity to elite status during his tenure from 1986 to 1991.
Beyond Notre Dame, Holtz had a successful coaching career at multiple universities including Arkansas, Minnesota, and South Carolina. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008 and remained a beloved figure in college football until his death.
