Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Remi Prudhomme
A stalwart of the Chinese Bandits, he was an unusually strong player. His size and weight made him unique and his aggressive temperament was ideal for the role in which he was cast. Named All-American in 1964, he went on to a brilliant professional career with the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints, helping the Chiefs to a victory in Super Bowl IV.
1964
Erected by The Capital Area Tigers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 30° 24.725′ N, 91° 11.114′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Marker is on West Stadium Road 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. George Rice (here, next to this marker); Fred Miller (here, next to this marker); Jerry Stovall (here, next to this marker); Doug Moreau (here, next to this marker); George Bevan (here, next to this marker); Billy Truax (here, next to this marker); Mike Anderson (here, next to this marker); John Garlington (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
Regarding Remi Prudhomme. 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 June 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2017.