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

Tommy Casanova

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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 11, 2016

1. Tommy Casanova Marker

Inscription.
The only three-time All-American in LSU history, "versatility personified" might be the best description of his myriad talents. Big plays in big games cleared his path to football immortality. At various times he played offense and defense and returned kicks. He played six years in the NFL with Cincinnati and played in four pro Bowls while pursuing his medical degree.

All-American
1969, 1970, 1971

Erected by Dr. & Mrs. Derrick W. Spell.

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

Location. 30° 24.724′ 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 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

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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: Robert Dugas (here, next to this marker); James Britt (here, next to this marker); Ron Estay (here, next to this marker); Bert Jones (here, next to this marker); Mike Anderson (here, next to this marker); George Bevan (here, next to this marker); Warren Capone (here, next to this marker); George Rice (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 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 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2017.