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Herman Johnson

Offensive Line

 
 
Herman Johnson Marker image. Click for full size.
September 23, 2016
1. Herman Johnson Marker
Inscription.
As well-known for his size as for his talent, he was born at 15 pounds, 14 ounces, making him the largest baby ever born in Louisiana. Eventually he was 6-foot-7, 386 pounds and an All-American and two-time All-SEC honoree. In 2008 he helped anchor a line that blocked for 1,000-yard rushed Charles Scott. He was chosen in the fifth round of the NFL draft by Arizona.

All-American
2008

 
Erected by Dr. & Mrs. Clint Cormier and Family.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
 
Location. 30° 24.67′ N, 91° 11.088′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Marker is on West Stadium Street 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. Patrick Peterson (here, next to this marker); Ali Highsmith (here, next to this marker); Will Blackwell (here, next to this marker); Drake Nevis (here, next to this marker); Sam Montgomery (here, next to this marker); Greedy Williams (here, next to this marker); Glenn Dorsey
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(here, next to this marker); Claude Wroten (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
 
More about this marker. Located on the James P. Hardy & Family Recognition Wall. This wall features LSU All-Americans from the 21th Century.
 
The James P. Hardy & Family Recognition Wall. image. Click for full size.
September 23, 2016
2. The James P. Hardy & Family Recognition Wall.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2017.

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