BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Family, friends, former players and LSU fans will gather Wednesday, Nov. 11, to say their final goodbyes to legendary basketball coach Dale Brown.
Two public services are scheduled in Baton Rouge to honor Brown, who died Oct. 23 at the age of 90.
The day will begin with a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. George Catholic Church, located at 7880 St. George Drive in Baton Rouge.
Later that evening, LSU and Brown’s family will host a celebration of life at 6 p.m. inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on LSU’s campus. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Both services are free and open to the public.
Former Louisiana State player Shaquille O'Neal, left, and former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown, right, talk about their careers during a news conference before a National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame induction event, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)(Colin E. Braley | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
In this March 22, 1986, file photo, LSU coach Dale Brown and members of the team celebrate on the floor of the Omni in Atlanta, after they defeated Kentucky in the NCAA college basketball game tournament southeast regional finals. The former LSU coach knows a thing or two about leading an underdog deep into the bracket. Back in 1986, he led LSU, the first No. 11 seed team to reach the Final Four. (AP Photo/File)(Anonymous | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Former Louisiana State player Shaquille O'Neal, left, and LSU coach Dale Brown, right, talk about their careers during a press conference before a National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame induction event, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)(Colin E. Braley | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
As former Louisiana State basketball player Shaquille O'Neal, left, looks on, former Louisiana State basketball coach Dale Brown, right, jokes about O'Neal's retirement income during a news conference before a National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame induction event, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)(Colin E. Braley | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
LSU coach Dale Brown walks off the court with player Clarence Ceasar after Ceasar injured a groin muscle during their NCAA first round tournament game against California on Thursday, March 19, 1993 in Rosemont, IL. (AP Photo/Mark Elias)(Mark Elias | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
LSU coach Dale Brown watches as time winds down against Georgia in their SEC game action Thursday, March 6, 1997 in Memphis, Tenn. This was Brown's last game coaching LSU after Georgia defeated. Brown is flanked by Maurice Carter, left, and Nick Sheppard. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)(MARK HUMPHREY | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
FILE - In this March 29, 1986, file photo, LSU coach Dale Brown yells to his team from the sideline during a national semifinal at the Final Four of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Reunion Arena in Dallas. The former LSU coach knows a thing or two about leading an underdog deep into the bracket. Back in 1986, he led LSU, the first No. 11 seed team to reach the Final Four. (AP Photo/David Longstreath, File)(David Longstreath | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
LSU coach Dale Brown yells to his team from the sideline during the game against Louisville in Reunion Arena, Saturday, March 29, 1986, Dallas, Tex. Louisville defeated LSU 88-77. (AP Photo/David Longstreath)(David Longstreath | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Former LSU coach Dale Brown, center, gives Oscar Robertson a hug as they talk with Kentucky forward Anthony Davis, right, at the U. S. Basketball Writers Association NCAA college basketball player of the year on Friday, March 30, 2012, in New Orleans, La. Davis was voted the player of the year. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)(Mark Humphrey | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Former Kentucky coach Joe B. Hall, left, and former LSU coach Dale Brown talk during an NCAA college basketball game between Kentucky and LSU Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 94-77. (AP Photo/James Crisp)(James Crisp | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown, left, and Texas A&M assistant coach Rick Stansbury, right, chat before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. LSU won 76-71. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)(BILL FEIG | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Shaquille O'Neal, left, is greeted by his college coach, LSU's Dale Brown, right, before a press conference to announce his retirement from NBA basketball at his home in Windermere, Fla., Friday, June 3, 2011.(AP Photo/John Raoux)(John Raoux | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Shaquille O'Neal's college coach, LSU's Dale Brown speaks before O'Neal announces his retirement from NBA basketball at a news conference at his home in Windermere, Fla., Friday, June 3, 2011.(AP Photo/John Raoux)(John Raoux | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Louisiana State coach Dale Brown watches Friday’s practice at Reunion Arena in Dallas with guard Neboisha Bukumirovich, March 28, 1986. (AP Photo/David Breslauer)(David Breslauer | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Shaquille O'Neal, left, listens as his college coach, LSU's Dale Brown, right, speaks at a press conference to announce O'Neal's retirement from NBA basketball at his home in Windermere, Fla., Friday, June 3, 2011.(AP Photo/John Raoux)(John Raoux | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Letting out a final breath, Louisiana State head basketball coach Dale Brown happily prepares to cut the last thread of the net of his final regular season game for the Tigers against Arkansas which LSU won 66-64 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center Saturday afternoon March 1, 1997, in Baton Rouge, La. Brown retires at the end of the season after coaching the Tigers for 25 years. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)(Bill Feig | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Former LSU men's basketball coach Dale Brown died Friday, Oct. 23, at age 90. Brown coached the Tigers for 25 seasons, led LSU to two Final Four appearances and recruited Shaquille O'Neal.(ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Louisiana State University head basketball coach Dale Brown jumps for joy after the Tigers defeated Memphis State on a last second shot, Saturday, March 15, 1986, Baton Rouge, LA. LSU advanced to further tournament play with the 83-81 victory in the second round of the NCAA Southeast regional tournament. (AP Photo/Stan Alost)(Stan Alost | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal, right, greets former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown, left, before the Lakers NBA game against the New Orleans Hornets in the New Orleans Arena on Wednesday night, Jan. 15, 2003. O'Neal played under Brown while he was at LSU. (AP Photo/Andrew J. Cohoon)(ANDREW J. COHOON | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
NBA star Shaquille O'Neal poses with his former college coach Dale Brown after graduation ceremonies at LSU Friday morning, Dec. 15, 2000, in Baton Rouge, La. O'Neal, 28, left LSU in 1992 after three years to turn pro, but he kept his promise to his family and himself to continue his education. Brown, now retired, stopped by to wish O'Neal congratulations. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)(BILL HABER | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
L.S.U. basketball coach Dale Brown is given a ride off the court of Atlantas Omni after his Tigers defeated Kentucky in the Southeastern NCAA Regional Tournament by a score of 59-57, Saturday, March 24, 1986, Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo)(Anonymous | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Louisiana State University coach Dale Brown, right, and team members on the sidelines raise their arms in victory after defeating Kentucky in NCAA southeast finals, March 22, 1986. LSU will now go to Dallas for the Final Four. (AP Photo)(ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Louisiana State University coach Dale Brown shouts final plays as members of the team start to celebrate on the sideline as LSU defeated Georgia Tech during NCAA southeastern regional play at the Omni in Atlanta, March 20, 1986. (AP Photo)(ASSOCIATED PRESS)
LSU coach Dale Brown waves to the crowd after his final game coaching Thursday, March 6, 1997 in Memphis, Tenn. LSU lost to Georgia in the SEC tournament. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)(MARK HUMPHREY | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
What to know before attending the celebration of life
According to LSU Athletics, public seating inside the PMAC will be general admission in the lower and middle bowls. Attendees should enter through the entrances at the top of the exterior ramps.
Floor seating will be reserved for Brown’s former players and guests of his family.
Public parking is recommended in lots 401 and 404, along with other available parking areas surrounding the arena.
Concessions will not be available, although attendees may bring sealed water bottles.
For those unable to attend, the evening celebration will be streamed on SEC Network+ and the LSU Sports YouTube and Facebook pages.
Remembering Dale Brown
Brown spent 25 seasons leading LSU’s men’s basketball program from 1972 to 1997, transforming the Tigers into a national contender.
During his tenure, LSU made 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, reached the Final Four twice and won four Southeastern Conference championships.
Brown finished his coaching career with 448 on-court victories and helped develop some of the program’s most recognizable players, including Shaquille O’Neal and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.
Just two days before LSU basketball legend Dale Brown died at age 90, the university announced he had been selected for one of college basketball’s major coaching honors.
He was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the LSU Athletics Hall of Fame.
In January 2022, LSU honored Brown by naming the basketball court at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center after him.
Following his death, Brown’s family remembered him as a man whose influence extended far beyond basketball.
“We have lost the most loving and most loved man any of us has ever known. Dale Brown always put others first. He always led with the heart,” his family said in a statement.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Dale Brown Scholarship Fund, which will support academic scholarships for LSU students and student-athletes.
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