Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Morris Claiborne
Cornerback
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 23, 2016
1. Morris Claiborne Marker
Winner of the 2011 Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation's top defensive back, he was also the SEC Defensive Player of the Year and named All-American and All-SEC. He led the nation in interception return yards in 2011 as he led the Tigers to their 11th SEC title. Also an excellent return specialist, he returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown at West Virginia.
2011
Erected by Heath Cunningham Family & RWS, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 2011.
Location. 30° 24.67′ N, 91° 11.087′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eric Reid (here, next to this marker); Tre'Davious White (here, next to this marker); Grant Delpit (here, next to this marker); Odell Beckham, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Ethan Pocic (here, next to this marker); Ja'Marr Chase (here, next to this marker); Josh Jasper
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More about this marker. Located on the James P. Hardy & Family Recognition Wall. This wall features LSU All-Americans from the 21th Century
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 23, 2016
2. The James P. Hardy & Family Recognition Wall
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2017.
