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

Gaynell "Gus" Tinsley

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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 11, 2016

1. Gaynell "Gus" Tinsley Marker

Inscription.
The Tigers' first consensus All-American, some have called him the greatest player in LSU history. A unanimous All-American in 1935 and 1936, he played both ways as an end and led LSU to two SEC titles. He went on to a successful NFL career where he was twice named All-Pro for the Chicago Cardinals. Tinsley later returned to LSU as the Tigers' head coach from 1948-54.
All-American
1935,1936

Erected by Van P Whitfield & Family - Houston, TX.

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

Location. 30° 24.726′ N, 91° 11.114′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. It is on West Stadium Road south of North Stadium Road, on the right when traveling north. Located on the north side of main Tiger Stadium entrance. 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

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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: Marvin "Moose" Stewart (here, next to this marker); Ken Kavanaugh, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Sid Fournet (here, next to this marker); Roy "Moonie" Winston (here, next to this marker); Max Fugler (here, next to this marker); Billy Cannon (here, next to this marker); Jimmy Taylor (here, next to this marker); George Tarasovic (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

More about this marker. Located on the Al & Bruce Adams Family Recognition Wall. This wall features LSU All-Americans from the 20th Century.

Al & Bruce Adams Families Recognition Wall image. Click for full size.

November 11, 2016

2. Al & Bruce Adams Families Recognition Wall

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2016.