March 4 (UPI) -- Lou Holtz, the legendary football coach who led the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to the 1988 national championship, has died.
Notre Dame announced Holtz's death at the age of 89 on Wednesday.
"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lou Holtz," Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame football coach, said in a statement. "Lou's impact at Notre Dame has gone well beyond the football field."
Holtz coached the Fighting Irish for 11 seasons beginning in 1986. He coached the team to a 100-30-2 record and the last national championship in the history of the program. He also led the program to nine consecutive bowl games.
In total, Holtz accumulated 249 wins in the college game, beginning his career at William & Mary in 1969. He coached North Carolina State for four years beginning in 1972. The Wolfpack won the ACC Championship in 1973.
