Legendary football coach John Robinson, who led the UNLV program for six seasons, died Monday at the age of 89 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, of complications from pneumonia.

Robinson, who also served as UNLV director of athletics from 2002-03, compiled a 28-42 record with the Rebels from 1999 to 2004, including Mountain West Coach of the Year honors in 2000. That team finished 8-5 after a defeat. memorable 31-14 victory over Arkansas in the Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium. The win over the Razorbacks gave Robinson the best winning percentage (.888) in NCAA bowl history at the time for anyone with at least eight appearances (8-1).

“Football lost a legend today,” said UNLV athletic director Erick Harper. “Coach Robinson was revered by his players, colleagues, fans and colleagues. He lived a great life on and off the football field in so many places, including here at UNLV as a coach and as an administrator. Our thoughts and prayers go out to John’s family , as we remember everything he did for the sport nationally and here in Las Vegas.

Robinson, formerly a two-time head coach at USC, led the Trojans to the 1978 national championship while compiling a 104-35-4 record over a 12-year span (1976-82 and 1993-97). He also served as head coach of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams (1983-91), advancing to the NFC title game twice.

Robinson was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2009, the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 2004 and the USC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009. He was also a member of the inaugural class of the Las Vegas Bowl Hall of Fame in 2011 and was inducted into the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame in 2018.

After retiring from UNLV, Robinson went on to broadcast college football and served as a development officer for the USC athletic department. He also served as a senior consultant to the LSU football program when the Tigers won the national title in 2019.

Robinson is survived by his wife Beverly, his four children (daughters Terry Medina and Lynne Sierra and sons David and Chris) and two stepchildren (Jennifer Bohle and Jeffrey Ezell) and 10 grandchildren (Raimond, Reanne, Andrew, Matthew, Jeremy, Ryan, Jason, Pierce, Preston and Evangeline).

Per Robinson’s wishes, a celebration of life will be held following the college football season.