Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Bert Jones
Quarterback
November 11, 2016
1. Bert Jones Marker
"The Ruston Rifle" -- he had as strong an arm as any quarterback in college history. A 1972 All-American, he finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting that year. His most notable games were a 1971 win over Notre Dame and vs. Ole Miss in 1972 when. with time expiring, he threw a winning TD pass. Played 10 years in the NFL, nine with Baltimore, and was the 1976 NFL MVP.
1972
Erected by Harry and Eugenie Burglass.
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. 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. Ron Estay (here, next to this marker); Robert Dugas (here, next to this marker); Tommy Casanova (here, next to this marker); Warren Capone (here, next to this marker); James Britt (here, next to this marker); Mike Anderson (here, next to this marker); Albert Richardson
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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 Families Recognition Wall
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2017.
