Holtz was born in Follansbee, West Virginia, the son of Anne Marie (Tychonievich) and Andrew Holtz, a bus driver. [3] His father was of German and Irish descent, while his maternal grandparents were emigrants from Chernobyl, Ukraine. [4] [5] He grew up in East Liverpool, Ohio, where he was raised as a Catholic.He graduated from East Liverpool High School.

Experience history by visiting The Upper Ohio Valley Museum & Learning Center at the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame. We are a museum in East Liverpool, Ohio showcasing interesting memorabilia of exceptional people. We preserve hundreds of artifacts uniquely connected to the people of the Upper Ohio Valley.

Jan 20, 2025 · Renowned coach Louis Leo Holtz served as head coach at William & Mary, North Carolina State, Arkansas, Minnesota, Notre Dame, and South Carolina, with a 249–132–7 record. In 1978, despite losing important players, Holtz led Arkansas to a historic Orange Bowl victory. What about Notre Dame?

Jan 20, 2025 · Following Ohio State’s 17-14 victory last season at Notre Dame in a matchup of top-10 teams, Day infamously called out Holtz for comments he perceived as disrespectful.

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Jan 20, 2025 · Lou Holtz became the target of Ohio State coach Ryan Day’s post-game rant after the Buckeyes beat the Irish 17-14 on Sept. 23, 2023.

Apr 22, 2019 · Born Louis Leo Holtz on Jan. 6, 1937, Holtz grew up in East Liverpool, Ohio, just up the Ohio River from his birthplace. He graduated from East Liverpool High School, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in history from Kent State in 1959 and a master's degree from Iowa in arts and education in 1961.

Jan 12, 2025 · Former Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz has provided a positive update on his condition following a recent car accident and announced his 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship plans.

Dec 7, 2021 · In his legacy, the Lou Holtz/Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame in East Liverpool was created. It was meant to honor those from the area for their legacies. For a year now, it has been closed but...

Football coach Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz was born in Follansbee, Brooke County, on January 6, 1937, to Andrew Holtz (1911-1977) and Anne Marie Tychonievich Holtz (1917-1999). Andrew's father, Leo Holtz...