Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

1970 SEC Champions

September 24, 2016

1. 1970 SEC Champions Marker

Inscription.
Overall Record: 9-3 | SEC Record: 5-0
Head Coach Charles Mcclendon

LSU won seven of its first eight games including a victory at Auburn over future Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan, and a win in Birmingham over Alabama, the Tigers' second straight victory over Bear Bryant's Crimson Tide. The Tigers fell to Notre Dame and Joe Theismann in a thriller in South Bend before a win over Tulane set up an SEC title showdown with rival Ole Miss and QB Archie Manning. Tommy Casanova and Craig Burns combined to return three punts for touchdowns, and Ronnie Estay nailed Manning for a safety as LSU brought Christmas to Tiger Stadium early with a rout of the Rebels in a night game on National TV to send the Tigers to Miami for the Orange Bowl.

Erected by Archie, Pamela, Katelyn, & Evan Thompson.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.

Location. 30° 24.69′ N, 91° 11.131′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Marker is on West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70803, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1988 SEC Champions (a few steps from this marker);

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1958 SEC Champions (a few steps from this marker); 1986 SEC Champions (a few steps from this marker); 1961 SEC Champions (a few steps from this marker); 2001 SEC Champions (a few steps from this marker); 2003 SEC Champions (a few steps from this marker); 1935 SEC Champions (a few steps from this marker); 1936 SEC Champions (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

September 24, 2016

2. 1970 SEC Champions Marker

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September 24, 2016

3. 1970 SEC Champions Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2016.