Jerry Stovall: LSU Legend Remembered | New Orleans News

Jerry Stovall, LSU football legend and Hall of Famer, passed away at 85, leaving behind an indelible mark on college football. A 1962 unanimous All-American and SEC Player of the Year, he thrived in the NFL with three Pro Bowl nods before returning to Baton Rouge as a coach. He led LSU for four seasons, earning National Coach of the Year in 1982, and later served as Director of Athletics at Louisiana Tech. His number 21 is retired at LSU, honoring his legacy as a player, coach, and generous mentor whose impact will forever resonate across the game. 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/5733b0f428b0de24