Skip Bertman, legendary LSU baseball coach, passes away at 88

Stanley "Skip" Bertman, the renowned former head baseball coach of LSU, passed away on August 14, surrounded by family. Bertman coached the Tigers from 1984 to 2001, securing five College World Series championships and seven Southeastern Conference titles. Under his leadership, LSU established itself as a premier program, achieving NCAA Tournament appearances in 15 of 16 seasons. Following his coaching tenure, Bertman took on the role of athletics director at LSU, overseeing significant achievements in various sports, including football and women's basketball. Bertman's influence on collegiate baseball and LSU athletics is widely recognized, with a statue honoring him at Alex Box Stadium.

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