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

Jerry Stovall

Halfback

— All-American 1962 —

Jerry Stovall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 11, 2016

1. Jerry Stovall Marker

Inscription. One of the finest all-around players in Tiger history, he was named All-American and finished second in the Heisman Trophy balloting in 1962. Twice named All-SEC, he was a star defensive back for nine years with St. Louis. He served as LSU's head coach for four seasons from 1980 to 1983, leading LSU to the Orange Bowl in 1982 while earning National Coach of the Year honors.

Erected by Four Generations of the Topham Family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • 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. It is on West Stadium Drive 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

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of Mexico state,

the Western 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: Fred Miller (here, next to this marker); Doug Moreau (here, next to this marker); Billy Truax (here, next to this marker); John Garlington (here, next to this marker); George Rice (here, next to this marker); Jimmy Taylor (here, next to this marker); Remi Prudhomme (here, next to this marker); George Tarasovic (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Regarding Jerry Stovall. Located on the Al & Bruce Adams Families Recognition Wall. This wall features LSU All-Americans from the 20th Century.

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

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 11, 2016

2. The Al & Bruce Adams Families Recognition Wall

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 398 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2017.