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President Donald Trump paid tribute to legendary football coach Lou Holtz on Thursday, following Holtz’s death Wednesday at the age of 89.
Trump shared a tribute to Holtz in an article for Truth Social.
Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz listens before receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House in Washington, DC, December 3, 2020. (Doug Mills/The New York Times/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“The wonderful Lou Holtz passed away yesterday, it’s so sad. Lou was an absolute WINNER on and off the field. Not only did he spearhead Notre Dame’s HISTORIC undefeated season in 1988 (including the legendary 31-30 “Catholics vs. Convicts” victory over Miami), he raised millions and millions for struggling student-athletes and the incredible University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!),” wrote Trump.
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“He was also a true American patriot, supporting me through thick and thin, and constantly speaking out against Democratic madness, including “Transgender for Everyone” and illegal alien invasion.
“It is for all of this incredible work that I presented Lou Holtz with our nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Rest in peace, Lou. Thanks to patriots like you, we made America GREAT again! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
Holtz was a known Trump supporter, even stating in February 2024 that Trump must “Make America Great Again!” »
Near the end of Trump’s first term, shortly after former President Joe Biden’s defeat in the 2020 election, Trump awarded Holtz the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States’ highest civilian honor. Holtz, who also spoke at the 2020 Republican National Convention, was humbled by the honor.
“This is the greatest honor or award you can receive, and I receive it with mixed emotions. First of all, I’m honored,” Holtz said.Fox and friends” next. “There are many more worthy people than me, I can assure you.
“Nobody is more grateful than me. So I’m thrilled to have this opportunity and, at the same time, I’m thrilled to receive it from President Trump. The president that I admire and respect. I think he’s done a tremendous job.”
At the time, Holtz also called Trump “one of the great presidents of my lifetime.”
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President Donald Trump presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz at the White House in Washington, DC, December 3, 2020. (Doug Mills/The New York Times/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Holtz was the first coach of NCAA history for taking six different football programs to bowl games, including William & Mary (1969-71), NC State (1972-75), Arkansas (1977-83) and South Carolina (1999-2004). The only team he failed to accomplish this feat with was Minnesota, which he managed from 1984 to 1985.
Holtz finished his coaching career with a record of 249-132-7 in 388 games. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
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