Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Billy Truax
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A consummate tight end, but LSU's offense in his era was geared towards the run and, consequently, his talents as a pass receiver were never exploited. It was mostly his superb blocking that earned him All-American status in 1963. He played 10 seasons in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys, winning a Super Bowl ring with the Cowboys in 1971.
1963
Erected by The Carter Askew Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 30° 24.725′ N, 91° 11.113′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Marker is on West Stadium Drive north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Garlington (here, next to this marker); George Rice (here, next to this marker); George Bevan (here, next to this marker); Fred Miller (here, next to this marker); Jerry Stovall (here, next to this marker); Charles Alexander (here, next to this marker); James Britt (here, next to this marker); Doug Moreau (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
Regarding Billy Truax. Located on the Al & Bruce Adams Families Recognition Wall. This wall features LSU All-Americans from the 20th Century.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2017.