NEW ORLEANS -- Bernard ''Buddy" Diliberto, a New Orleans sports commentator who originated the tradition of fans wearing bags on their heads to lament losing teams, died Jan. 7 at his home in Metairie, said his son, Mike Diliberto. He was 73 and suffered a heart attack, his son said.
Mr. Diliberto's career included stints at The Times-Picayune of New Orleans and at two New Orleans television stations before switching over to WWL-AM, where he was a commentator and sports talk show host. His shows focused mostly on the Saints and he became famous for his banter with callers and his blistering criticism of players, coaches, and front-office executives.
