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One of the original “Chinese Bandits” has left us
Posted on 1/16/21 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 1/16/21 at 3:02 pm
Jim Lavin, LSU class of ‘57 has died in New Orleans. Lavin was a lineman under Paul Dietzel playing both ways and one of the original “Chinese Bandits”. He died from complications following a fall and a broken hip.
Following his time at LSU he signed and played for the Dallas Texans of the old AFL before retiring following knee injuries.
I knew Lavin as Coach during my high school career. All of us who played for him were beneficiaries of so much more than the Xs and Os he drew on the chalk board. He truly cared about our development as men first and players second.
He leaves behind his wife, grown children and grandchildren, one of which played offensive tackle at Tulane this past season.
Lavin will be missed by many. Lavin was 83 years old.
Following his time at LSU he signed and played for the Dallas Texans of the old AFL before retiring following knee injuries.
I knew Lavin as Coach during my high school career. All of us who played for him were beneficiaries of so much more than the Xs and Os he drew on the chalk board. He truly cared about our development as men first and players second.
He leaves behind his wife, grown children and grandchildren, one of which played offensive tackle at Tulane this past season.
Lavin will be missed by many. Lavin was 83 years old.
This post was edited on 1/16/21 at 4:06 pm
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Posted on 1/16/21 at 3:06 pm to Emergent C Steve
RIP for a Tiger of Lore
Posted on 1/16/21 at 3:09 pm to Emergent C Steve
RIP to a Tiger Legend
Posted on 1/16/21 at 3:24 pm to Emergent C Steve
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Following his time at LSU he signed and played for the Houston Texans of the old AFL before retiring following knee injuries.
Thank you for posting this. He actually played for the Dallas Texans and they became the KC Chiefs. The Houston Oilers are now the Titans. Yeah, I am old.
This post was edited on 1/16/21 at 3:40 pm
Posted on 1/16/21 at 3:36 pm to Emergent C Steve
RIP 
Posted on 1/16/21 at 3:58 pm to Emergent C Steve
Was he coaching at Kennedy High in Nola in the 1970’s? I remember coach Lavin, but did not know he was a Tiger and Pro, if it’s the same man.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 4:37 pm to Emergent C Steve
RIP Tiger.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 6:09 pm to Emergent C Steve
RIP
Posted on 1/16/21 at 8:19 pm to Emergent C Steve
That’s a great life!
Posted on 1/16/21 at 8:29 pm to Emergent C Steve
Rip. Some how fouled up and hit downvote. Did not mean to
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:42 pm to Emergent C Steve
Thanks for all of the kind words about my father. He was always very proud of playing football and doing track & field for LSU. He’s always been a die hard Tiger fan and wore his LSU ring to the very end. Not that it matters, but he was 86 year olds.
Thanks again
Mitch Lavin
Thanks again
Mitch Lavin
Posted on 1/19/21 at 4:37 am to Emergent C Steve
He truly was a great man and will be missed. A true legend in the New Orleans coaching circle. Rip Coach Lavin!!!!
Posted on 1/19/21 at 10:58 am to Emergent C Steve
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He died from complications following a fall and a broken hip.
Damn! What is it about broken hips that seems to accerate health issues?? Same thing happened to my Dad as well as my Uncle...
RIP Coach Lavin...
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