Skip Bertman, LSU’s 5-time national title-winning baseball coach, dies at 88

Stanley "Skip" Bertman, the LSU baseball coach who led the Tigers to five national championships in a decade, passed away at the age of 88. Prior to his death, Bertman had already made a significant impact on the program, transforming it into a powerhouse. The College Baseball Hall of Famer took over the LSU Tigers in 1983, a time when the team was not yet a national title contender.

Under his guidance, the Tigers ascended to greatness, winning their first five national championships in 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 2000. Bertman's influence extended beyond coaching; he also served as athletic director from 2001 to 2008 and again from 2008 until his retirement in 2018. The LSU Tigers continue to honor Bertman's legacy through Alex Box Stadium, where he was later named after, and the Skip Bertman Coach of the Year Award, established in 2013 to recognize the nation's top coach.