Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Charles McClendon Scholarship Foundation
Louisiana State University Coach 1962-79
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 27, 2025
1. Charles McClendon Scholarship Foundation Marker
The winningest coach in LSU Football history, Charles "Cholly Mac" McClendon, compiled a 137-59-7 record as the head coach of the Tigers from 1962-79. In his first season as LSU's head coach in 1962, McClendon directed the Tigers to a 9-1-1 record and a 13-0 win over No. 4 Texas in the Cotton Bowl. He was named National Coach of the Year in 1970 after guiding the Tigers to an SEC Championship with a 9-3 overall mark and a perfect 5-0 record in SEC action, which was highlighted by a 61-17 win over Ole Miss in the regular-season finale to claim the conference title. In 18 years on the LSU sideline as head coach, McClendon led the Tigers to 13 bowl appearances and secured victories in seven. McClendon produced 16 winning seasons at LSU, had six 9-wins seasons and finished ranked in the Top 25 on nine occasions. His players earned 21 First-Team All-America honors and 56 First-Team All-SEC accolades. McClendon was named SEC Coach of the Year in 1969 and 1970. He was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986 and is a member of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the LSU Athletics Hall of Fame.
The Charles McClendon Scholarship Foundation was created in his honor to provide scholarships for the children of LSU football players.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 30° 24.693′ N, 91° 11.102′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. It is on West Stadium Road near South Stadium Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s 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: 2019 National Champions (here, next to this marker); 1958 National Champions (here, next to this marker); 2003 National Champions (here, next to this marker); Bert Jones (here, next to this marker); Charles Alexander (here, next to this marker); Billy Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Charles McClendon (a few steps from this marker); Tommy Casanova (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 27, 2025
2. Charles McClendon Scholarship Foundation Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
