LSU Baseball Loses Legendary Skip Bertman | New Orleans News

LSU baseball mourns the passing of legend Skip Bertman, who died at 88, leaving behind a legacy of five College World Series titles, 870 wins, and an indelible mark on the program he built from the ground up. Beyond coaching, he served as LSU’s athletic director and remained a devoted Baton Rouge resident, deeply connected to the team until his final days. A public celebration of his life is set for Tuesday, August 25, at 7 PM in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center — doors open at 6 PM — honoring a man whose impact transcended wins, shaping generations of Tigers with grace, grit, and unwavering pride. 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/09ada9df80733df4