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Lou Holtz named Notre Dame's head coach in 1985...
Lou Holtz named Notre Dame's head coach in 1985...
Item # 724760
November 28, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 28, 1985
* Head Coach Lou Holtz announcement
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
The top of the fornt page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "Irish Give the Ball to Holtz" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all major sections (100+ pages), nice condition.
background: The appointment of Lou Holtz on November 27, 1985, marked a pivotal restoration of the Notre Dame mystique, as he transitioned from the University of Minnesota to fulfill a lifelong coaching dream. Stepping in to replace Gerry Faust, Holtz inherited a program that had lost its elite status, but he quickly re-established discipline and a relentless "Option" offense that capitalized on speed and precision. His arrival was defined by his signature blend of self-deprecating humor and intense motivational fire, famously joking about the team's daunting schedule while simultaneously instilling the belief that the Irish belonged back at the top of the polls. This strategic hire paid off within three seasons, culminating in a perfect 12–0 record and the 1988 National Championship, cementing Holtz’s legacy as one of the most transformative figures to ever pace the sidelines in South Bend.
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