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Skip Bertman Built LSU Baseball Empire | Lake Charles News
Skip Bertman didn’t just coach LSU baseball—he revolutionized it. When he arrived in 1984 with a team drawing fewer than 500 fans, he rebuilt everything: recruiting, facilities, and fan experience. His bold move to bring in the San Diego Chicken drew 3,000 people—then a game-changer—and foreshadowed his legacy. Under his leadership, LSU won five national titles, reached the College World Series ten times, and became the nation’s top draw, averaging over 11,000 fans per game. Bertman proved college baseball could be a profitable, electrifying spectacle—and his impact still echoes today, with…
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