Lou Holtz Autographs
Lou Holtz is a prominent figure in American football, widely recognized for his remarkable coaching career and his contributions to the sport. Born on January 6, 1937, in Follansbee, West Virginia, Holtz displayed early promise in athletics, eventually playing college football at Kent State University. His passion for the game laid the foundation for what would become an illustrious career in coaching. Holtz's sharp tactical mind and motivational skills quickly set him apart, earning him various coaching positions that would shape his legacy in college football.
Holtz's coaching journey began in the late 1960s, but it was his tenure at the University of Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996 that solidified his status as a coaching legend. Under his leadership, the Fighting Irish achieved a national championship in 1988 and consistently ranked among the top teams in the nation. Holtz was known for his ability to turn around struggling programs, instilling discipline and a winning mentality wherever he went. His coaching philosophy emphasized hard work, integrity, and a commitment to academic success, all of which contributed to the development of well-rounded student-athletes.
Following his time at Notre Dame, Holtz continued to influence the sport through various roles, including a stint as a television analyst and motivational speaker. His insights into the game and charismatic personality made him a beloved figure among football fans. Holtz’s legacy in college football is defined not only by his impressive win-loss record but also by his impact on countless players and coaches. He has been inducted into several halls of fame, and his contributions to the sport continue to be celebrated by fans and players alike, reflecting his lifelong dedication to football and leadership.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Lou Holtz (Arkansas Razorbacks Lou Holtz Caricature Art Print Drawing Artist Signed 78 RARE) was sold in April 2025 for $1,499.99 while the cheapest item (Autographed Picture of Coach Lou Holtz/ with orignal Delivery Envelope) found a new owner for $0.01 in December 2019. The month with the most items sold (35) was November 2012 with an average selling price of $49.95 for an autographed item of Lou Holtz. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2018 with $350.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $6.99 was October 2018. In average, an autographed item from Lou Holtz is worth $40.00.
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Latest News about Lou Holtz
'You're all fired': Work days were never dull for staff of a certain Notre Dame (06/06/2025): Serving on the Notre Dame football staff of head coach Lou Holtz saw its share of challenges - even after winning the 1988 national championship. 
When a former Notre Dame football assistant coach goes through his old notes, wh (06/05/2025): Pete Cordelli spent 5 years as an assistant coach at Notre Dame under Lou Holtz. The Irish won a lot of games, and Cordelli experienced a lot of memorable moments. Ryan Day-Lou Holtz feud: Why Ohio State football coach lashed out at Notre Dame (01/20/2025): Here's a look back at the Ryan Day-Lou Holtz feud and why the Ohio State football coach called out the Notre Dame legend in an interview in 2023 Lou Holtz picks Notre Dame over Ohio State in CFP championship, takes shot at Ry (01/19/2025): Last week, Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz took a shot at Ohio State's Ryan Day leading into Monday's CFP championship game. Here more: LOOK: Ex-Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz takes jab at Ohio State's Ryan Day, picks Fi (01/16/2025): The College Football Playoff National Championship has reignited one of the sport's strangest feuds
Older News Stories about Lou Holtz
Lou Holtz picks Tennessee over Ohio State, says winning CFP is 'one way' Ryan Da (12/2024): In a video posted to social media, Lou Holtz said Ohio State winning the College Football Playoff is 'the one way' Ryan Day's job can be saved Where is Lou Holtz now? Former ND coach loves Ryan Day, 'No. 1' Buckeyes | Oller (08/2024): Lou Holtz was critical of Ryan Day and Ohio State last season. A year later, what does the former Notre Dame (and OSU) coach think of the Buckeyes? Ohio State flops in Cotton Bowl as Lou Holtz Again Trends on Social Media (12/2023): Pssst - Lou was right. What Lou Holtz thinks of Ohio State's loss to Michigan: 'They aren't real happy' (11/2023): Here's what Lou Holtz had to say after Ohio State's latest loss to Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday. Watch: Lou Holtz roasts USC (10/2023): Get ready for Saturday by watching Lou Holtz roast USC How much of what Lou Holtz said about Ohio State and Ryan Day. is right? (09/2023): Former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz was not all wrong, but he wasn't exactly right when knocking Ohio State for not being tough enough. UNC football’s first opponent ranked among top 16 by former college coach (08/2023): North Carolina's week 1 opponent is ranked in Lou Holtz's top 16 for the 2023 college football season. Jackson Kilburg's road to Lipscomb Academy QB began as third-grader in high scho (07/2023): Lipscomb Academy football junior quarterback Jackson Kilburg's father played for Lou Holtz at Notre Dame. Now he's is out to make a name for himself. 30 Years of Notre Dame on NBC: Lou Holtz's farewell (06/2023): Nov. 23, 1996: Notre Dame 62, Rutgers 0 Watch now: Lou Holtz voices Notre Dame Gator Bowl hype video (12/2022): "Because we're Notre Dame and you ain't!" Around the Big Ten: What Heisman candidate did Lou Holtz say is “really a big-ti (11/2022): Lou Holtz names his three Heisman finalists. Lou Holtz names his most disappointing teams of the season so far…and yes, Notre (09/2022): Lou Holtz says Notre Dame is one of the most disappointing teams of the year. Former South Carolina QB Petty dies at age 43 (07/2022): Former South Carolina quarterback Phil Petty, who led Lou Holtz's teams to consecutive Outback Bowl wins, has died. He was 43. WATCH: Mark May, Lou Holtz pick winner of Ohio State/Utah Rose Bowl (12/2021): Check out who Mark May and Lou Holtz picked to win the Rose Bowl on Saturday #GoBucks Around the Big Ten: Do Lou Holtz, Mark May give Michigan a chance to upset Ohio (11/2021): Lou Holtz and Mark May put in their pick for Ohio State at Michigan. Notre Dame, Oklahoma and the battle over 'Play Like A Champion Today' (10/2021): A group led by Lou Holtz acquired the trademark to the expression synonymous with Notre Dame and entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with the Fighting Irish. But Oklahoma -- which has its own history with the phrase -- isn't thrilled about it. Longtime coach Holtz tests positive for COVID-19 (11/2020): Former college football coach Lou Holtz says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. UCA brings former Hog coach Lou Holtz to town (02/2019): Lou Holtz is coming to Conway March 7. Lou Holtz Did a Magic Trick For the Texas Longhorns, Explained the Key to a Life (04/2015): He should only wear ND gear. What if Lou Holtz had replaced Woody Hayes at Ohio State? Holtz tells how it cou (03/2015): Holtz was inducted into the OHSAA Circle of Champions on Saturday and told a story about how he may he wound up as Ohio State's head coach - if he hadn't been asked to interview first. Lou Holtz applauds Todd Lyght's apparent return to ND (02/2015): Lou Holtz nearly exhausted his supply of superlatives at the prospect of Notre Dame adding former Irish All-America cornerback Todd Lyght to its football coaching staff. Hear Lou Holtz tell funny stories about how Ohio State's Urban Meyer ended up at (12/2014): Lou Holtz is the quirky ESPN television personality who regularly argues with colleague Mark May, but he's also a legendary former coach who won a national championship at Notre Dame. He played an integral role in Meyer's career advancement. E. Gordon Gee's College GameDay Sign: "Not Lou Holtz" (11/2014): He also apologized to TCU. Lou Holtz Sneezes On Air; Rece Davis Doesn't Miss A Beat (10/2014): Lou Holtz couldn't suppress his sneeze during a halftime report yesterday, and we were all fortunate enough to hear the adorable, party-favor sound he made. Rece Davis moved on gracefully, while Holtz laughed it off and said ... something . Read more... Get to know, New York Jets: God did not put Lou Holtz on Earth to coach Gang Gre (09/2014): It's time to get to know the J-E-T-S, Jets! Jets! Jets! Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame 2014 induction held (06/2014): WINTERSVILLE - Four men were inducted as the 2014 class of the Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame during a banquet featuring a keynote address from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger Monday evening at St. Florian Hall. Lou Holtz Says He's Retiring From ESPN; Network Says That's News to Them (05/2014): How will Mark May handle the news? Lou Holtz Speaks to LR Touchdown Club (02/2014): LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Former Razorback head coach Lou Holtz in Little Rock Thursday night speaking to the Little Rock Touchdown Club. Steve Chabot, Lou Holtz, and muttonchops (01/2014): Roll Call’s ‘Heard on the Hill’ reports that Rep. S teve Chabot , R-Westwood, was reunited with his old college coach Lou Holtz at the recent House GOP retreat. ESPN's Lou Holtz lets loose on LSU's chances, the title game, and college footba (12/2013): The network analyst makes his predictions for what's ahead this bowl season and beyond. College football gatekeepers Lou Holtz, Mark May and Rece Davis boost Michigan S (11/2013): The result was the Spartans (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) made the biggest jump of any team in either the Associated Press Poll (from No. 24 to No. 18) or the USA Today coaches poll (No. 24 to No. 19). Lou Holtz Set to “Kick Off” Little Palm Island’s Lecture Series on the Exclusive (10/2013): Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, a member of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Little Palm Lecture Series. Lou Holtz, k VIDEO: Lou Holtz Interview (09/2013): Holtz talks about the Bret Bielema hire, the tough loss to Rutgers, how Arkansas can beat Texas A&M and his relationship with Frank Broyles after Broyles fired him from Arkansas. Mackay: Lou Holtz coaches you all the way to No. 1 (08/2013): Do you have what it takes to be successful? One of my closest friends, Lou Holtz, the Hall of Fame college football coach, believes there are four things any person or organization needs to be No. 1. Brian Kelly will be better than Lou Holtz at Notre Dame (06/2013): Brian Kelly can match and even surpass Lou Holtz at Notre Dame. That's pretty extraordinary stuff, given that a statue to Holtz was unveiled on campus in 2008. Coach Lou Holtz to Present at Becker's Hospital Review 4th Annual Meeting (03/2013): CHICAGO, March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Come listen to keynote speaker Coach Lou Holtz , former college football coach, active sportscaster, author and motivation speaker, speak on "Winning ... Coach Lou Holtz and Patrick Lencioni to Headline Becker's Hospital Review 4 (02/2013): CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz and Patrick Lencioni, author of "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team," will headline the Becker's Hospital ... Former coach Lou Holtz given South Carolina degree (12/2012): Longtime former college football coach and ESPN broadcaster Lou Holtz received an honorary doctorate of education as featured speaker at the University of South Carolina's commencement ceremonies Monday. Lou Holtz to speak at winter graduation (11/2012): COLUMBIA — Legendary football coach Lou Holtz, who led the University of South Carolina team from 1999 to 2004, will speak at USC’s winter commencement exercises Dec. 17. An Evening With Dr. Lou Holtz (10/2012): Former Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz was speaking in Charlottesville Sunday night Tudor: Undersized N.C. State RB Ted Brown changed Lou Holtz’ mind fast (09/2012): Lou Holtz came close to scaring away a player who would become the best running back in ACC football history. Ted Brown remembers that home visit from the former N.C. State coach "like it was yesterday." Lou Holtz health issue delays I-Bowl Kickoff Luncheon (08/2012): The 2012 AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl Kickoff Luncheon has been postponed because of an unspecified health issue with guest speaker Lou Holtz. Louisville football's Charlie Strong has Lou Holtz connection (07/2012): University of Louisville coach Charlie Strong hasn't taken orders from Lou Holtz since serving as South Carolina's defensive coordinator in 2002. But that doesn't mean he doesn't still receive coaching from Holtz. Lou Holtz spoke at W&M football outing last Saturday (06/2012): From W&M athletics WILLIAMSBURG -- Former William & Mary coach Lou Holtz was in town over the weekend to speak at the Tribe's annual football reunion gathering. Coaching great Lou Holtz feels humbled to receive honor at Dick Vitale Gala (05/2012): Lou Holtz has received enough honors to open up a college football museum. But Holtz says none of those achievements can match the tribute he will receive Friday. Lou Holtz wants more bowls (04/2012): If you want a better championship format, Lou Holtz says the answer is that simple. Lou Holtz Talks Alabama Football (03/2012): Tuscaloosa,Al.(WIAT) Lou Holtz was here to talk to high school coaches for annaul coaching clinic. Holtz was on hand to watch Alabama'a practice and give his thoughts on how good he thinks this year's Alabama team will be. College football: Lou Holtz says SFM grad Sammy Watkins a lot like Rocket Ismail (01/2012): National championship winner Lou Holtz, an ESPN college football analyst who was a head coach for 27 seasons, has seen a slew of serious players. Lou Holtz sounds off about BCS (12/2011): Lou Holtz didn't sugarcoat his thoughts when asked if the Bowl Championship Series got it right with its championship game matchup between LSU and Alabama. Lou Holtz: The coach's game plan for LSU vs. Alabama (11/2011): Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst devises an attack Lou Holtz gets new post at Notre Dame (09/2011): SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Former head football coach Lou Holtz has a new position at the University of Notre Dame: He and his wife, Beth, will serve as the school's first "ambassadors for research." Lou Holtz in Vero Beach: USF coach following in father's footsteps (08/2011): Lou Holtz no longer is a college football coach, but he sure did look the part Thursday night. Holtz, an ESPN analyst and father of University of South Florida coach Skip Holtz, was at Bulls practice at the Vero Beach Sports Village. Former Notre Dame Coach Lou Holtz Talks College Football (06/2011): Coach Lou Holtz covers college football for ESPN. He joined Vinny Cerrato and Ken Weinman today to weigh in on the latest college scandals and more. Filed under: Podcast, Sports Tagged: Jim Tressel, Ken weinman, [...] Now you can really call him Dr. Lou; Holtz receives honorary degree (05/2011): Former Irish coach Lou holtz received an honorary Doctor of Law Degree during Sunday's commencement at Notre Dame Stadium. Lou Holtz Receiving Honorary Degree from Notre Dame (03/2011): SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz will be among 13 people to receive honorary degrees from the school he led to a national championship in 1988. Legendary coach Lou Holtz tells Memphis business leaders to set goals, take resp (02/2011): Former Notre Dame coach addresses record Lipscomb & Pitts Breakfast Club crowd. Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone: Lou Holtz's Compelling Quest to Do 107 Things Befo (12/2010): If you're a football fan, you probably know Lou Holtz and all that he accomplished as a college football coach from 1960 until his retirement... Does Lou Holtz Even Watch College Football? (NULL): I actually enjoy Lou Holtz on ESPN, I really do. I think he’s funny, and up until now, I thought he had knowledge of current teams. Apparently I was dead wrong. I’ll give you one guess as to who Holtz has picked to win the National Championship…. Yeah, Lou….one tough game against USC. Sure they Read
