Photos: Lefty Driesell at Georgia State

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Photos: Lefty Driesell at Georgia State

Photos of former Georgia State basketball coach Lefty Driesell, who died Saturday at age 92.

Lefty Driesell stands with a Georgia State mascot after a press conference where Driesell was introduced as the Panthers' coach in March of 1997. Driesell, a legendary college coach who compiled a 103-59 record over six seasons at GSU, died Saturday morning, his family announced. He was 92. Take a look at photos of Driesell from his time at Georgia State.

Georgia State head coach Lefty Driesell gets a kiss from his wife, Joyce, following his teams win over Troy State in the TAAC championship at the GSU Sports Arena in 2001.

Georgia State head coach Charles 'Lefty' Driesell shouts instructions to his players in a 2001 game.

Georgia State basketball coach Lefty Driesell, right, on the bench in his first game back coaching after undergoing spinal surgery.

Georgia State head coach Lefty Driesell celebrates with fans following a win over Troy State in the 2001 TAAC championship at the GSU Sports Arena.

Lefty Driesell was introduced as Georgia State University's new men's basketball coach in March of 1997.

GSU head basketball coach Lefty Driesell gives some pointers to his team in 1997.

Lefty Driesell directs his team in 2002.

Georgia State coach Lefty Dreisell discusses a call with the referee.

Georgia State coach Lefty Driesell right, talks with former Los Angeles Lakers player James Worthy during practice on Wednesday, March 14, 2001.

Georgia State coach Lefty Driesell, left, and Georgetown coach John Thompson chat before their game in Landover, Md. Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997.

Georgia State Ucoach Lefty Driesell (right) clowns around with Fresno State head basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian in 1999.

GSU's Lefty Driesell meets with Jacksonville's coach Hugh Durham in 1999.

Georgia State head coach Lefty Driesell calms player Leroy Davis during a 2001 game.

Georgia State coach Lefty Driesell, center, and Kevin Morris, left, observe a moment of silence for the Oklahoma State basketball team members and coaches that were killed in a plane crash in 2001.

Lefty Driesell, left, walks with former player Shernard Long after they were honored during a 2011 ceremony.

Georgia State's head coach Charles 'Lefty' Driesell watches his team during a 2001 win over Mercer.

Georgia State head coach Charles 'Lefty' Driesell talks to his team at practice in Atlanta Tuesday, March 13, 2001.

Georgia State coach Charles 'Lefty' Driesell calls a play from the sideline in 1997.

Georgia State coach Lefty Driesell encourages his team during a timeout against Mercer in 2000.

Georgia State coach Lefty Driesell calls a play against North Florida in 1998.

Charles 'Lefty' Driesell coaches for GSU in 2001.

'Lefty' Driesell lets some emotion out during a 2001 game.

Georgia State coach Charles 'Lefty' Driesell cheers his team on during action against Loyola of Chicago in 1997.

"Lefty" Driesell greets former players as he and others were honored during halftime of GSU's game against Northeastern game at the Sports Arena on Feb. 12, 2011.

Lefty Driesell speaks at his introductory press conference in 1997.

Georgia State head coach Charles 'Lefty' Driesell leaves the court after losing a game to Maryland. (SUNNY SUNG/STAFF)

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Lefty Driesell stands with a Georgia State mascot after a press conference where Driesell was introduced as the Panthers' coach in March of 1997. Driesell, a legendary college coach who compiled a 103-59 record over six seasons at GSU, died Saturday morning, his family announced. He was 92. Take a look at photos of Driesell from his time at Georgia State.

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