LSU coach Ed Orgeron sent out the following message on Twitter to pay respects to longtime New Orleans high school football coach Wayne Reese Sr. who died Thursday from the novel coronavirus.

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He is one of Louisiana’s greatest high school football coaches. Most recently, at McDonogh 35, but you may remember back in 1992 when he was coaching a running back by the name of Marshall Faulk at George Washington Carver High School.

Coach Reese was respected on and off the field, but his greatest achievement may have been the family he helped raise.

"He was a husband of 47 years, a superhero dad of four, proud paw paw, devoted brother, caring brother-in-law, and an unwavering uncle," his family said in a statement. "

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Bayoubred•49 months

RIP Legend.

Dogwalk•49 months

Loss of a great man. One who touched many lives. RIP coach.

tigerfoot•49 months

"He was a husband of 47 years, a superhero dad of four, proud paw paw, devoted brother, caring brother-in-law, and an unwavering uncle," his family said in a statement. " Though sad, what a great life!

Cousin•49 months

The #35 family will miss Coach Reese. I'm appreciative for everything he's done for our school.

jagalumtigerfanatic•49 months

My former High School Coach at Washington Marion Rest easy coach

genuineLSUtiger•49 months

Damn, never heard of the guy. Corona’d?

MT555•49 months

Met him a few times. Super nice guy.

DALSU•49 months

Very very sad. I had the pleasure to chat with him years ago about the game. RIP LEGEND.

OU812•49 months

How many state championships did he win and what was his coaching record?