Former LSU Coach, College Hall of Famer Jerry Stovall Dies
Summary
Jerry Stovall, a former LSU football player and head coach, died at age 85. He was known for his outstanding college football career, time in the NFL, and coaching LSU in the early 1980s.Key Facts
- Jerry Stovall was born on April 30, 1941, in West Monroe, Louisiana.
- He played multiple football positions at LSU from 1960 to 1962.
- Stovall was a unanimous All-American and runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 1962.
- He played nine seasons in the NFL for the St. Louis Cardinals, primarily as a defensive back.
- Stovall was named to three Pro Bowls and earned All-Pro honors during his NFL career.
- He became LSU head coach in 1980 and coached for four seasons with a record of 22 wins, 21 losses, and 2 ties.
- His best coaching season was 1982 when LSU went 8-3-1 and played in the Orange Bowl.
- Stovall was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 1981 and College Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
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