Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Eric Martin
Split End
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 11, 2016
1. Eric Martin Marker
A converted running back. at one time he held LSU records for season and career catches, yards in game and yards in a season. He was second in the nation in kickoff returns as a freshman, including a 100-yarder for a TD against Kentucky. He was a 1983 All-American and two-time All-SEC pick. He played 10 years in the NFL, including 9 with New Orleans.
1983
Erected by Steve Shelly Brett and Michelle May.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 30° 24.723′ N, 91° 11.113′ 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 right 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. Michael Brooks (here, next to this marker); Wendell Davis (here, next to this marker); Greg Jackson (here, next to this marker); Lance Smith (here, next to this marker); Joe "Nacho" Albergamo (here, next to this marker); Alan Faneca (here, next to this marker); Albert Richardson
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More about this marker. Located on the Al & Bruce Adams Families Recognition Wall. This wall features LSU All-Americans from the 20th Century.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 11, 2016
2. The Al & Bruce Adams Families Recognition Wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2017.
