Jerry Stovall: LSU Legend Remembered | LSU Tigers Football News

Jerry Stovall, LSU legend and Heisman finalist, passed away this week—leaving a void felt across the Tigers’ legacy. A cornerstone of the program since 1959, he stepped into Billy Cannon’s shoes, shone brightest in ’61, and later led LSU as head coach after tragedy struck. Beyond the field, he shaped the game as AD at Louisiana Tech and remains etched in Tiger Stadium with his retired No. 21 jersey—a true icon whose impact spanned decades. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ec60a1ea1a2ad909