Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Roy "Moonie" Winston
Guard
November 11, 2016
1. Roy "Moonie" Winston Marker
A 1961 All-American at guard, he excelled on defense with speed and agility. A born leader who was elected by his teammates as the Tigers' captain in 1961, he earned All-SEC honors that year after playing for LSU's SEC champion baseball team in the spring of 1961. Winston enjoyed a brilliant NFL career in 15 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, playing in four Super Bowls.
Erected by Republic Finance.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 30° 24.727′ 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. Max Fugler (here, next to this marker); Billy Cannon (here, next to this marker); Marvin "Moose" Stewart (here, next to this marker); Ken Kavanaugh, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Gaynell "Gus" Tinsley (here, next to this marker); Sid Fournet (here, next to
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More about this marker. Located on the Al & Bruce Adams Families Recognition Wall. This wall features LSU All-Americans from the 20th Century.
November 11, 2016
2. The Al & Bruce Adams Family Recognition Wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2016.
