Jud Heathcote has passed.

Head coach at Montana and then Michigan State during the Magic Johnson era when MSU won the national championship. The 1979 NCAA Championship with Magic and Larry Bird was the most watched basketball game of all time. I don’t know if it still holds the record.

Jud was a great man and an inspiration to many players and coaches. After retiring he moved to Spokane and helped behind the scenes contributing to Gonzoga’s success.

https://sports.yahoo.com/beloved-former-michigan-state-coach-jud-heathcote-dies-age-90-035803596.html