Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
George Rice
Tackle
A devastating blocker and tackler for the White Team, he played three sports in high school and brought his athletic talents to the Tigers. An All-SEC choice as a junior, he earned All-America honors as a senior in 1965. He helped lead the Tigers to three bowl appearances during his career, and then went on to play four seasons for the Houston Oilers of the AFL.
1965
Erected by Steve and Nancy Walker.
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 Bevan (here, next to this marker); Billy Truax (here, next to this marker); Mike Anderson (here, next to this marker); James Britt (here, next to this marker); John Garlington (here, next to this marker); Tommy Casanova (here, next to this marker); Fred Miller (here, next to this marker); Jerry Stovall (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
Regarding George Rice. 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 16, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2017.