Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Ben Wilkerson
Center
September 23, 2016
1. Ben Wilkerson Marker
He was awarded the 2004 Rimington Trophy as the top center in college football and was one of the most accomplished centers in school history. In four years at LSU he helped lead the Tigers to a 33-8 mark, though his senior season was cut short by a knee injury. He played three years for Cincinnati and Atlanta in the NFL before entering the coaching profession.
2004
Erected by The Dickinson Family JT & 3C's.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 30° 24.672′ N, 91° 11.088′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. It is on West Stadium Street 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kyle Williams (here, next to this marker); Stephen Peterman (here, next to this marker); Josh Reed (here, next to this marker); Bradie James (here, next to this marker); Marcus Spears (here, next to this marker); Skyler Green (here, next to this marker); Chad Lavalais (here, next to this marker); Glenn Dorsey (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
More about this marker. Located on the James P. Hardy & Family Recognition Wall. This wall features LSU All-Americans from the 21th Century
September 23, 2016
2. the James P. Hardy & Family Recognition Wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2017.
