LSU community honors baseball coach Skip Bertman at memorial event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:28 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The LSU community commemorated the life of Skip Bertman on August 25 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge. Friends, family, former players, and fans gathered to celebrate Bertman's contributions to LSU baseball and athletics. Bertman, who passed away on August 14 at age 88, led the Tigers to five national championships and served as athletics director from 2001 to 2008. The event included reflections from those influenced by his legacy, reinforcing the impact of his coaching and leadership on the program.
- •Celebration held at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on August 25.
- •Bertman coached LSU baseball to five national championships.
- •Former players from all championship teams attended the event.
- •Bertman also served as LSU's athletics director from 2001 to 2008.
- •A private ceremony was held earlier that day for close family and friends.
- 3:28 AMYahoo Sports — LSU community honors baseball legend Skip Bertman
"The LSU community gathered Tuesday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center to celebrate the life and legacy of legendary baseball coach and athletics director Skip Bertman.
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