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

Billy Truax

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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 11, 2016

1. Billy Truax Marker

Inscription.
A consummate tight end, but LSU's offense in his era was geared towards the run and, consequently, his talents as a pass receiver were never exploited. It was mostly his superb blocking that earned him All-American status in 1963. He played 10 seasons in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys, winning a Super Bowl ring with the Cowboys in 1971.

All-American
1963

Erected by The Carter Askew Family.

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

Location. 30° 24.725′ N, 91° 11.113′ 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 of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

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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: John Garlington (here, next to this marker); George Rice (here, next to this marker); George Bevan (here, next to this marker); Fred Miller (here, next to this marker); Jerry Stovall (here, next to this marker); Charles Alexander (here, next to this marker); James Britt (here, next to this marker); Doug Moreau (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Regarding Billy Truax. 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 417 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2017.