Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

UGA vs South Carolina

1980

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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 23, 2022

1. UGA vs South Carolina Marker

Inscription. Legendary for the showdown between Georgia's freshman running back Herschel Walker and the Gamecocks' 1980 Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers, the Bulldogs edged South Carolina behind 219 yards and a touchdown on the ground from Walker. Rex Robinson drilled a 57-yard field goal as the first quarter ended, which proved to be the difference.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.

Location. 33° 56.995′ N, 83° 22.482′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker can be reached from Sanford Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens GA 30605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. UGA vs Auburn (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named UGA vs Auburn (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named UGA vs Auburn (a few steps from this marker); UGA vs Mississippi State (within shouting distance of this marker); UGA vs Clemson (within shouting distance of this marker); UGA vs LSU (within shouting distance of this marker); UGA vs Alabama (within shouting distance of this marker); UGA vs Tennessee (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 23, 2022

2. UGA vs South Carolina Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.