Grambling in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Howard Davis
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020
1. Howard Davis Marker
Basketball Great Howard, Mr. Davis, came to Grambling with All-District and All-State honors earned as a point guard during his years at Scotlandville High School. Coach Fred Hobdy recruited Howard and waited eagerly for him to arrive to immerse him in the "Grambling Way." During his time as a Tiger, Howard shone brightly as a point guard. As lead man on the floor, he maneuvered his team to countless wins and was named point guard of the 1966 Final Four National Team. Additionally, he led in steals and assists, and was named All SWAC. After Grambling. Howard was the captain of a United States National Team that toured South America participating in the Governor's Cup in Sau Paulo, Brazil. He later served as president of the Scotlandville Hornets Alumni Association many times and as a supervisor for the East Baton Rouge School Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 32° 32.276′ N, 92° 42.827′ W. Marker is in Grambling, Louisiana, in Lincoln Parish. It can be reached from Legends Avenue (State Highway 149) 0.3 miles
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Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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 M. "Bob" Hopkins (here, next to this marker); Ralph Allen Garr (here, next to this marker); Willis Reed, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Calvin A. Wilkerson (here, next to this marker); Mr. Earnest "Earnie" Miles (here, next to this marker); Edward R. Jones (here, next to this marker); Martha Woodard Andrus (here, next to this marker); Ernest Ladd (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020
2. Howard Davis Marker
More about this marker. Located in the Grambling Walk of Fame/Legends Square.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020
3. Legends Square/Walk of Fame Archway
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 903 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
