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Skip Bertman: RIP
Posted on 8/14/26 at 4:51 am
Posted on 8/14/26 at 4:51 am
Died this morning at Baton Rouge General Hospital.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 4:59 am to jctiger73
Thought this might help for the casual baseball fan.
https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/14/legendary-lsu-coach-athletic-director-skip-bertman-dies-age-88/
https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/14/legendary-lsu-coach-athletic-director-skip-bertman-dies-age-88/
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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Stanley “Skip” Bertman, the legendary architect of LSU baseball, transformative athletic director and one of the most influential figures in the history of college sports, has died at the age of 88.
Bertman passed away at 1:12 a.m. Friday at the Baton Rouge General hospital surrounded by his daughters.
Beloved by fans and former players, Bertman became the head baseball coach at LSU in 1984 and went on to win five national championships and seven Southeastern Conference titles during his 18 seasons leading the Tigers.
He stepped down from coaching in 2001 to become LSU’s athletic director, a position he held until 200
Posted on 8/14/26 at 5:01 am to Victor R Franko
quote:Uh Oh, Jayden will be protesting his funeral.
went on to win five national championships
Posted on 8/14/26 at 5:24 am to jctiger73
The Saban of college baseball. RIP
Posted on 8/14/26 at 5:39 am to jctiger73
Sad day :(
Posted on 8/14/26 at 6:13 am to Simple Solution
Not to disparage any college coach here, but probably more accurate to say that Nick Saban is the Rod Dedeaux of college football.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 6:31 am to Victor R Franko
Rip to a great man!
Posted on 8/14/26 at 6:35 am to jctiger73
What an earth-shattering hire for LSU it was when they made that man a Tiger in the 80’s.
Not only did he transform college baseball but he helped transform LSU into what it is today, and I’m so happy he got to witness three additional baseball championships after he retired.
This is a sad day for LSU and the entire SEC.
Not only did he transform college baseball but he helped transform LSU into what it is today, and I’m so happy he got to witness three additional baseball championships after he retired.
This is a sad day for LSU and the entire SEC.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 6:43 am to TDsngumbo
Skip Bertman is the most important person in college baseball history….RIP.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 6:43 am to jctiger73
Great coach! RIP
Posted on 8/14/26 at 6:45 am to jctiger73
One of the true all time greats of college baseball. LSU was fortunate to have Skip for as long as they did. Will miss seeing him at the park.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 6:46 am to jctiger73
RIP. One of the greats
Posted on 8/14/26 at 6:50 am to Victor R Franko
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Not to disparage any college coach here, but probably more accurate to say that Nick Saban is the Rod Dedeaux of college football.
Sour grapes of a Longhorn.
Dedeaux lead USC when no one cared about college baseball and the tournament wasn't as competitive as it is now.
Bertman transformed college baseball. He demonstrated that fans could get excited for the game and it could even break even or make money (before skyrocketing coaching salaries). New ballparks were built and programs invested more in the sport because Skip Bertman elevated the relevance of college baseball.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 6:59 am to Victor R Franko
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more accurate to say that Nick Saban is the Rod Dedeaux of college football
Maybe so. Strange fact… Rod Dedeaux was born in New Orleans in 1914. He definitely accomplished a bunch in his career.
If Dedeaux, Bertman and Garrido are on the Mount Rushmore of college baseball, who is the fourth?
This post was edited on 8/14/26 at 7:04 am
Posted on 8/14/26 at 7:09 am to JohnnyU
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Dedeaux lead USC when no one cared about college baseball and the tournament wasn't as competitive as it is now.
I'll disagree with this only from your post. I said I wasn't meaning to disaparge any coach, but if you think so, OK.
Baseball was still America's game from 42-86 (Dedeaux HC career at USC). It's always been competitive and followed. I was listening to games on the radio back in the late 60's and early 70s. Sure it finally took off in your eyes once ESPN took over in 83. All sports have more media coverage now than in the past, and will also in the future.
But whatever dude.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 7:10 am to Clockwatcher68
Probably Ron Polk is the 4th.
Skip Bertman is one of the best college coaches of all time in any sport. A true legend. RIP.
Skip Bertman is one of the best college coaches of all time in any sport. A true legend. RIP.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 7:11 am to Clockwatcher68
It would have to be Skip Bertman, imo.
Edit, Sorry, misread question. I automatically thought of who would be coach from Miami, ASU, AZ., Fl. St.,, or Oregon St. I think I'd go with Jerry Kindel at Arizona, but that's a difficult question to answer. A lot of good coaches could be the fourth.
Edit, Sorry, misread question. I automatically thought of who would be coach from Miami, ASU, AZ., Fl. St.,, or Oregon St. I think I'd go with Jerry Kindel at Arizona, but that's a difficult question to answer. A lot of good coaches could be the fourth.
This post was edited on 8/14/26 at 7:21 am
Posted on 8/14/26 at 7:16 am to jctiger73
RIP Coach
The best to ever fill out a college baseball lineup card.
Thoughts and prayers for his loved ones and the entire LSU family.
The best to ever fill out a college baseball lineup card.
Thoughts and prayers for his loved ones and the entire LSU family.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 7:21 am to Simple Solution
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The Saban of college baseball. RIP
Indeed sir. He was also a great human being.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 7:31 am to jctiger73
Skip Bertman may have done more to elevate the sport he coached than any other coach at the collegiate level. It goes wayyyyyyyyy above and beyond the championships.
Personally, great childhood memories at LSU Summer Baseball Camps with Coach Bertman and Beetle Bailey. RIP Coach!
Personally, great childhood memories at LSU Summer Baseball Camps with Coach Bertman and Beetle Bailey. RIP Coach!
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