Scotlandville in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

AW "Ace" Mumford

1936-1961

— Football —

AW "Ace" Mumford Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 2, 2022

1. AW "Ace" Mumford Marker

Inscription.
For 25 years, Arnett "Ace” W. Mumford led Southern University to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans in that time span and is widely revered as a phenomenal teacher who advocated discipline, perfection, and education. From 1948 to 1950, Southern had a streak of 38 games without a defeat. Mumford ranks first in total wins at Southern with 180 and is a member of five halls of fame. In September 1982, Southern affixed Mumford's name to its football stadium, then dedicated a new fieldhouse in his honor in 2009.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1982.

Location. 30° 31.395′ N, 91° 11.379′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Scotlandville. It is on Swan Avenue near Robert Smith Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70807, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s

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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 Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

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: Bobby Phills (here, next to this marker); Rickie Weeks Jr. (here, next to this marker); Pete Richardson (here, next to this marker); Lou Brock (here, next to this marker); Avery Johnson (here, next to this marker); Roger Cador (here, next to this marker); Bob "Butterbean" Love (a few steps from this marker); Rodney Milburn (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

More about this marker. Located on the Southern University (Baton Rouge) Campus, on the Tony Clayton Championship Plaza, at entrance to Mumford Fieldhouse.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 4, 2022

2. AW "Ace" Mumford Marker

Tony Clayton Championship Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 4, 2022

3. Tony Clayton Championship Plaza

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 996 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.