Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Greg Jackson
Safety
A vital cog in LSU's SEC title in 1988, he led the nation in interception return yardage that year. After tying the NCAA record with a 100-yard return vs. Mississippi State, he later added a 71-yard TD return against Tulane. An All-American and All-SEC pick his senior year, he played 12 seasons in the NFL for the NY Giants, Philadelphia, New Orleans and San Diego.
1988
Erected by James and Kelly Flavin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 30° 24.722′ 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 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. Wendell Davis (here, next to this marker); Joe "Nacho" Albergamo (here, next to this marker); David LaFleur (here, next to this marker); Alan Faneca (here, next to this marker); Eric Martin (here, next to this marker); Chad Kessler (here, next to this marker); Anthony McFarland (here, next to this marker); Michael Brooks (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
More about this marker. 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 July 24, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2017.