Jumping from the high school ranks to lead one of the most storied programs in college football, he lost games but rarely lost hope.

Former Notre Dame coach Gerry Faust has died. He was 89. Faust died on Monday, according to a statement from his family, per ESPN.

Gerry Faust, the gravel-voiced Cincinnati high school coach who lived a dream by becoming the coach at Notre Dame, has died. He was 89.