Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Steve Van Buren
Halfback
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 16, 2016
1. Steve Van Buren Marker
Louisiana State University, 1941-43
Philadelphia Eagles, 1944-51
A native of Honduras, Steve Van Buren was orphaned when he was young and sent to New Orleans. He earned a scholarship at LSU where he played three seasons and earned All-SEC honors. Philadelphia's No. 1 pick in the 1944 NFL draft, he played eight seasons for the Eagles and was named All-NFL six straight years. He won the NFL rushing title four times, twice rushing for more than 1,000 yards, and recorded a rare "triple crown" in 1945 as he led the league in rushing, scoring and kickoff returns. Van Buren led Philadelphia to three straight division championships and the NFL title in 1948 and 1949.
Erected by Pro Football Hall Of Fame Class of 1965.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 30° 24.797′ N, 91° 11.007′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. It is at the intersection of North Stadium Road and Powerhouse Lane, on the right when traveling east on North Stadium Road. Touch for map. Marker is in
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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: Jim Taylor (here, next to this marker); Y.A. Title (here, next to this marker); Kevin Mawae (here, next to this marker); Alan Faneca (a few steps from this marker); Johnny Robinson (a few steps from this marker); Manship School of Mass Communication (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bicentennial Oak (about 300 feet away); The Tiger Walk at Victory Hill (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 16, 2016
2. LSU Pro Hall of Famers Wall
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2016. This page has been viewed 527 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
