Paul Dietzel Death
Paul passed away on September 24, 2013 at the age of 89 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
When did Paul Dietzel die?
September 24, 2013How old was Paul Dietzel when died?
89Where did Paul Dietzel die? What was the location of death?
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Paul Dietzel Birthday and Date of Death
Paul Dietzel was born on September 5, 1924 and died on September 24, 2013. Paul was 89 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: September 5, 1924
Date of Death: September 24, 2013
Age at Death: 89
Paul Dietzel - Biography
Paul Franklin Dietzel (September 5, 1924 – September 24, 2013) was an American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head coach at Louisiana State University (1955–1961), the United States Military Academy (1962–1965), and the University of South Carolina (1966–1974), compiling a career record of 109–95–5. Dietzel's 1958 LSU team concluded an 11–0 season with a win over Clemson in the Sugar Bowl and was a consensus national champion. For his efforts that year, Dietzel was named the National Coach of the Year by both the American Football Coaches Association and the Football Writers Association of America. Dietzel also served as the athletic director at South Carolina (1966–1974), Indiana University Bloomington (1977–1978), LSU (1978–1982), and Samford University (1985–1987).
