Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Cotton Bowl
January 1, 1966
— LSU 14, Arkansas 7 —
Joe Labruzzo scored two first-half touchdowns, one from 3 yards out and another from the 1-yard line, as LSU ended the longest winning streak in college football with a 14-7 victory over second-ranked Arkansas. The Tigers snapped the Hogs' winning streak at 22 straight and proved to be one of the biggest upsets in school history. With a record crowd of 76,200 on hand, LSU took advantage of an Arkansas fumble for its first touchdown and then added another TD following a poor kick. Arkansas took a 7-0 lead on its second possession of the game, but that was all the points the Razorbacks could manage as LSU's mighty defense held the Hogs scoreless for the final three quarters. LSU clinched the victory when Jerry Joseph intercepted a Razorbacks pass at the Tigers 20-yard line with 6:17 left in the game. Labruzzo was named the MVP of the game, rushing for 69 yards and two TDs.
Erected by LSU, Greg and Brenda Hamer and Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1966.
Location. 30° 24.646′ N, 91° 10.994′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Marker is on South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west. 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. Gator Bowl (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Cotton Bowl (here, next to this marker); Sugar Bowl (here, next to this marker); Independence Bowl (here, next to this marker); Orange Bowl (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Independence Bowl (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Sugar Bowl (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Sugar Bowl (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
More about this marker. Located on the Lawrence X. Boucvalt, Jr. wall at Gate 24 of Tiger Stadium
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.