Notre Dame announced a memorial service for former head coach Lou Holtz, who passed away March 4 at age 89.
The university will hold a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Fans can watch the service online through Notre Dame’s official YouTube channel.
Holtz coached the Fighting Irish for 11 seasons from 1986-1996. His 132 games rank second among Notre Dame head coaches, while his 100 wins place third in program history.
His greatest achievement came in 1988 when he led Notre Dame to a 13-1 record and the national championship. It remains the program’s most recent title.
Memorial Service Details
• Date: Monday, March 16
• Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, Indiana
The service will be followed by a funeral procession from the Basilica to the cemetery.
Notre Dame held a public viewing Sunday evening from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Basilica.
“Public Services at Notre Dame for Coach Lou Holtz
A public visitation will be held from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
On Monday, March 16, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Basilica. Limited seating in the…”
How to Watch
The memorial service will stream live on the University of Notre Dame’s YouTube page beginning at 1:00 p.m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mNIW-QuFkQ
Expected Attendance
Notre Dame officials said seating in the Basilica will be limited for the memorial service. The university arranged overflow viewing in Washington Hall and the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.
Former Notre Dame players gathered Sunday night to honor their coach.
“OG’s move in silence like lasagna!
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“Players come and go teammates are forever.”-Coach Holtz
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Before Notre Dame, Holtz coached at William & Mary, North Carolina State, Arkansas, Minnesota and South Carolina. He also spent one season with the New York Jets in 1976.
His career spanned six decades in college football. Holtz was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
