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Louisiana Tech athletic director Bruce Van De Velde, who confirmed Robertson's death on Thursday, says the longtime college and pro coach will be remembered as "one of the all-time greats at Louisiana Tech."
Robertson, who had battled cancer in addition to a stroke last year, was 81.
During his years in the NBA, Robertson also served as head coach with the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons.
He coached 10 seasons at Louisiana Tech, compiling a mark of 165-86, and was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 1997. Later in his career, he was an assistant with Phoenix and a scout with Miami.
"He was great for us, Kelly (Tripucka) and I in particular," said former Piston guard Isiah Thomas, currently the head coach at FIU. "He taught us a lot on and off the court. He was an old-school coach who cared about players. He'll be missed."
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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David Goldberg
November 30, 2014
I was fortunate to be at CE Byrd when he was coach. Amazing and inspirational man.
G Glenn
March 23, 2013
I was a ballboy with Detroit Pistons when he was coach. Always graitious and treated us all with respect. Always appreciated him.
Mickey Boland
September 18, 2011
September 17, 2011
Me and my son Jackson first met the Coach and Jet about five years ago when we were guest of Jimmy Mitchell at their hunting camp. My son was about ten at the time and new to duck hunting so Coach kind of took him under his wing so to speak. We spent many hour out by the fire at night lisening to the story's the Coach would share. He had an incredible since of humor and would often rib Jimmy and me about our shooting and calling skills. Every year when we were getting ready to make our hunting trip my son would always ask if "Coach was going to there". I never met any of his family but heard him speak of his wife many times. A few things I picked up about him was his love of family, sports and people. If you talked to him at all you knew right away he loved helping kids. This year wont be the same looking down on that end of the blind and him not there calling the shots. He made an everlasting imprint on me and my son. May God BLESS you in the days to come.
Mickey and Jackson Boland -Ware Shoals, SC
Stacy
August 21, 2011
My heartfelt sympathies to the Robertson family. May promises of the God of all comfort bring you comfort as you cope with your loss. (2 Cor. 3:1)
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Davan Mani
August 21, 2011
One of the first images when I watched basketball is seeing you coach against the Hawks. I don't remember which team you were coaching but I'm remember the intro as you the coach. Hope all is well with you.
Theresa Campbell
August 20, 2011
Please accept my condolences during this time of sorrow and may the God of all comfort give you peace.
thom michaels
August 20, 2011
The only times I ever saw Mr.Roberson in person were those lonely days in Chicago Stadium.What impresssed my was his decorum and apperal.my condolences to Mr. Robertson's family.
Nancy & Dave Wells
August 20, 2011
Our condolences to Betty Lou and the Robertson family....what nice people who we first met at Milano's restaurant in Phoenix years ago..sincere dear friends.... we enjoyed every moment with them...fun times and good times with wonderful memories we will never forget.
Scotty and Mary Lou are special.
August 20, 2011
May it comfort you to know that God, as well as others, care about your feelings at this time.
sl, Indiana
August 20, 2011
Please allow me to extend my heartfelt condolences for the recent loss of your love one,Scotty. He will be missed by family and friends,but be assured that God promises to heal the broken-hearted ones and bind up their painful spots. Psalms 147:3.
Joan Wilson, Florida.
Jay Jernigan
August 20, 2011
he was a super coach when i lived in Ruston and I remember his family well..great people
Beth
August 20, 2011
My condolences to the Robertson family. May the words found at Job14:13-15 bring you comfort.
Denisha
August 20, 2011
I am sorry for the loss that your family must truly feel right now. We all want to see a time when we will be a united family through out the world. God's word the Bible assures us at Matthew 6:9,10 that God's kingdom will bring lasting peace
Denise M
August 19, 2011
A true gentleman.
Milt Northrop
August 19, 2011
I remember Scotty when he was an assistant coach under Cotton Fitzsimmons with the Buffalo Braves. He was a nice pleasant, friendly man who must have been beloved by his players at La Tech.
Kenneth Autrey
August 19, 2011
Scotty was such a humble and unassuming man; he became my friend while I was his pastor, supporting me in every way, and he never spoke of his career. He always wanted to talk about what I was doing. He was one of the finest men I have ever known, and he had a lasting impact on my life. I had lost contact with Scotty for the last 10 years, but I still remember his open invitation to come over and go duck hunting with him. I will miss Scotty. He was truly a great human being.
Andy Russo
August 19, 2011
I am fortunate to have known Scotty well. He was both a friend and mentor to me as a coach and person. All of us tht knew him at LOuisiana Tech and the basketball world will remember him fondly. Our condoleces go out to his beautiful wife, Betty Lou and their lovely daughters. He loved coaching basketball!!!
Andy Russo
Ms. Shandell
August 19, 2011
For the family and friends of "Coach" Scotty, please find comfort from God's word cause he promises that soon no one will say I am sick, no more pain or suffering and our dear loved ones will be resurrected. He will have the whole earth restored to a paradise. (please contact me)
R Golay
August 18, 2011
To the the family of Scotty Robertson - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
steven stancia
August 18, 2011
RIP
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