LSUSunday, November 1
Flags flew at half-staff Saturday for Dale Brown, with a celebration of life set for Nov. 11
The Daily Baton Rouge team
If you want to honor Dale Brown, mark Wed., Nov. 11. WBRZ reports flags across the state were lowered to half-staff Saturday under an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry.
- 10 a.m.: funeral mass at St. George Catholic Church
- 6 p.m.: celebration of life at Pete Maravich Assembly Center
- Died: Fri., Oct. 23, at age 90
WAFB says Brown spent 25 seasons leading the Tigers, from 1972 to 1997, and is still the winningest head coach in LSU men's basketball history. His death came two days after LSU announced he'd receive the 2027 John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award.
Brown won 448 games and reached two Final Fours in 25 seasons
- 448
- wins, the most in LSU men's basketball history
- 25
- seasons leading the Tigers, 1972 to 1997
- 13
- NCAA Tournament appearances
- 2
- Final Fours, in 1981 and 1986
Source: wafb.com
Sportsbook Wire notes he was also known as “Daddy Dale.” Landry wrote on X that Brown “put LSU Basketball on the map,” and his family said, “He always led with the heart.”
Brown's 25 seasons included Final Fours in 1981 and 1986
- 1972Brown's run as LSU men's basketball coach begins.
- 1981The Tigers reach the Final Four.
- 1986The Tigers reach the Final Four.
- 1997Brown's 25 seasons as LSU's coach end.
- Oct. 23Brown dies at age 90.
- Nov. 11A celebration of life will be held at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Sources: WBRZ, wafb.com, Sportsbook Wire