Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Jimmy Taylor

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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 11, 2016

1. Jimmy Taylor Marker

Inscription. Regarded as one of the most complete football players to ever play the game, he was named All-SEC and All-American in 1957 and MVP of the 1958 Senior Bowl. He went on to a legendary pro career with Green Bay and New Orleans. The 1962 NFL MVP, he earned All-Pro honors six times with the Packers while playing for three NFL champions and one Super Bowl champion.
All American
1957

Erected by The Nestor Vicknair Family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.

Location. 30° 24.726′ N, 91° 11.114′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Florida Parishes.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western

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Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Tarasovic (here, next to this marker); Sid Fournet (here, next to this marker); Gaynell "Gus" Tinsley (here, next to this marker); Doug Moreau (here, next to this marker); Marvin "Moose" Stewart (here, next to this marker); Fred Miller (here, next to this marker); Jerry Stovall (here, next to this marker); Ken Kavanaugh, Sr. (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 Family Recognition Wall. This wall features LSU All-Americans from the 20th Century.

The Al & Bruce Adams Family Recognition Wall. image. Click for full size.

November 11, 2016

2. The Al & Bruce Adams Family Recognition Wall.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 535 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2016.