Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Marcus Spears
Defensive End
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 23, 2016
1. Marcus Spears Marker
A Baton Rouge native and a dominating defender, he was an All-American in 2004 and was twice named All-SEC. In 2004, he led a Tiger defense that ranked No. 3 in the nation. He returned an interception for a touchdown in the 2004 Sugar Bowl that clinched the national title for LSU. He was chosen in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft by Dallas.
2004
Erected by Mr & Mrs Owen R. Seiler '79 & Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 30° 24.671′ N, 91° 11.088′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Marker is on West Stadium Street 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. Bradie James (here, next to this marker); Glenn Dorsey (here, next to this marker); Devin White (here, next to this marker); Claude Wroten (here, next to this marker); Laron Landry (here, next to this marker); Kyle Williams (here, next to this marker); Ben Wilkerson (here, next to this marker); Leonard Fournette (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
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More about this marker. Located on the James P. Hardy & Family Recognition Wall. This wall features LSU All-Americans from the 21th Century.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 23, 2016
2. the James P. Hardy & Family Recognition Wall
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2017.
