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101 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jalen Mills — Safety
On West Stadium Drive north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Jalen Mills continued LSU's claim as being "DBU,"earning first-team All-American honors in 2015 despite missing the first five games of the season with an injury. A four year starter in the secondary, Mills finished his career with 216 tackles, 8.0 . . . Map (db m143688) HM
102 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jamal Adams — Safety
On West Stadium Drive north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
One of the most talented defensive backs in school history, Jamal Adams capped his career at LSU, by earning first-team All-America honors as a junior in 2016 when he helped the Tigers lead the nation by allowing only 16 touchdowns all season. . . . Map (db m143715) HM
103 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Ja'Marr Chase — Wide Receiver
On West Stadium Dive north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Ja'Marr Chase cemented his name as one of the top players in SEC history in 2019, winning the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver and becoming the first wide receiver in LSU history to earn unanimous All-America honors. In . . . Map (db m173602) HM
104 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — James Britt — Cornerback
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
A star on and off the field, he was a stellar defensive back on LSU's outstanding defensive unit in 1982. An injury sidelined him for most of the 1981 season, but he came back for a redshirt senior season to earn All-American and All-SEC player in . . . Map (db m194277) HM
105 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jeremy Witten — Outfielder • Louisville, KY. — 1997-2000 —
Near Gourrier Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era NCAA All-Regional Team, 1999-2000Map (db m189060) HM
106 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jerry Stovall — Halfback — All-American 1962 —
On West Stadium Drive north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
One of the finest all-around players in Tiger history, he was named All-American and finished second in the Heisman Trophy balloting in 1962. Twice named All-SEC, he was a star defensive back for nine years with St. Louis. He served as LSU's head . . . Map (db m104389) HM
107 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jerry Stovall — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
On West Stadium Road near South Stadium Drive.
Jerry Stovall Louisiana State University Halfback 1960-62 Elected 2010Map (db m232020) HM
108 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jim Taylor — Fullback
On North Stadium Road at Powerhouse Lane, on the right when traveling east on North Stadium Road.
Louisiana State University, 1956-57 Green Bay Packers, 1958-66 New Orleans Saints, 1967 After starring at Baton Rouge High School and earning All-American honors at LSU, Jim Taylor became one of the greatest players in Green Bay Packer . . . Map (db m95925) HM
109 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jimmy Taylor — Fullback
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Regarded as one of the most complete football players to ever play the game, he was named All-SEC and All-American in 1957 and MVP of the 1958 Senior Bowl. He went on to a legendary pro career with Green Bay and New Orleans. The 1962 NFL MVP, he . . . Map (db m100624) HM
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110 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Joe "Nacho" Albergamo — Center
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
He was LSU's most decorated player in 1987 for his efforts on and off the field. He teamed with Eric Andolsek to anchor a fearsome Tiger offensive line that paved the way for a school record 4,843 offensive yards. Also an excellent student, he was . . . Map (db m106000) HM
111 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Joe Burrow — Quarterback
On West Stadium Dive north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The most decorated player in school history, Joe Burrow became the first LSU quarterback to earn unanimous All-America honors in 2019. He became only the second player in LSU history to win the Heisman Trophy as well as winning five other . . . Map (db m173601) HM
112 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — John Garlington — End
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
An incredible athlete whose talents typified his play and teamwork, opponents were timid when it came to attacking his side of the defensive line. Even with his size, he was a speed merchant. In the 1966 Rice game, he picked off an errant pass and . . . Map (db m104428) HM
113 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jon Zeringue — Outfielder • Thibodaux, LA. — 2002-04 —
Near Gourrier Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era All-American, 2004 SEC Co-Player of the Year, 2004Map (db m189012) HM
114 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Josh Jasper — Placekicker
On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
LSU's first consensus All-America placekicker, he led the nation in field goals and set a school record with 28 as a senior. He booted a school=record five field goals vs. Mississippi State in 2010 and earned All-SEC honors that year. He finished . . . Map (db m107595) HM
115 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Josh Reed — Wide Receiver
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Winner of the 2001 Biletnikoff Award, he re-wrote the LSU and SEC record books. A consensus All-American, he led the nation in receiving in 2001 and finished his career as the SEC's all-time leader in receiving yards. In all, he set 17 school, SEC . . . Map (db m99933) HM
116 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Ken Kavanaugh — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
On West Stadium Road near South Stadium Drive.
Ken Kavanaugh Louisiana State University End 1937-39 Elected 1963Map (db m232011) HM
117 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Ken Kavanaugh, Sr. — End
On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
A standout receiver for the Tigers from 1937-39, he was named All-American by the Associated Press and finished seventh in the Heisman balloting his senior season. A two-time All-SEC selection in 1938 and 1939, he scored all four touchdowns in the . . . Map (db m99939) HM
118 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Kevin Faulk — All-Purpose
On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
LSU's all-time leading rusher, he led the SEC in all-purpose yards as a sophomore, earning All-American honors. He was a consensus three-time All-SEC pick. Among the all-time leading rushers in SEC history, he led the SEC in rushing in both his . . . Map (db m106038) HM
119 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Kevin Minter — Linebacker
On West Stadium Street near South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
A finalist for the Butkus Award and All-American in 2011, he led the team in tackles with 130, including 15 for losses. He was named National Defensive Player of the Week vs. Texas A&M. He ranked third in the SEC in tackles and was twice SEC . . . Map (db m107750) HM
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120 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Kyle Williams — Defensive Tackle
On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
He teamed with Claude Wroten to give LSU one of the best tackle tandems in the country in 2005. Earning All-America and All-SEC honors that year, he helped anchor a defense that ranked in the nation's top 10 categories. LSU's starting defensive . . . Map (db m106612) HM
121 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Lance Smith — Offensive Tackle
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
An immediate impact player when he arrived at LSU, he earned Freshman All-SEC honors in 1981. His strength was his greatest asset as he was a key blocker for three-time All-SEC back Dalton Hilliard and he earned All-American honors in 1984. A third . . . Map (db m105997) HM
122 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Lane Mestepey — Pitcher • Zachary, LA — 2001-05 —
Near Gourrier Avenue.
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era All-SEC 2001-02 National Freshman of the Year, 2001Map (db m212285) HM
123 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Laron Landry — Free Safety
On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Considered one of the best defensive backs in all of college football in 2006, he was a semifinalist for the prestigious Jim Thorpe Award that season. A four-year starter, he was named All-American his senior year and finished his LSU career with . . . Map (db m106809) HM
124 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Lawrence "Biff" Jones — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
On West Stadium Road near South Stadium Drive.
Lawrence "Biff" Jones Louisiana State University Coach 1926-41 (LSU Head Coach 1932-34) Elected 1954Map (db m231995) HM
125 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Leonard Fournette — Running Back
On West Stadium Drive north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Leonard Fournette staked his claim as one of the best players in college football with a record-breaking sophomore season in 2015, leading the nation with 162.8 yards per contest. A first-team All-American selection, Fournette set the LSU . . . Map (db m143552) HM
126 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Lloyd Peever — Pitcher • Stonewall, Okla. — 1992 —
Near Gourrier Avenue.
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Year, 1992 All-American, 1992Map (db m189354) HM
127 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — LSU Baseball History
On Gourrier Avenue.
The Birth of LSU Baseball The 1903 Baseball squad had the honor of first wearing the colors of Old Gold and Purple that later were adopted as the official University colors On May 13, 1893, in connection with a military field day , the LSU . . . Map (db m189300) HM
128 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Lyle Mouton — Outfielder • Lafayette, LA — 1990-91 —
On Gourrier Avenue.
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era All-SEC, 1991Map (db m193445) HM
129 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Marcus Spears — Defensive End
On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . Map (db m106438) HM
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130 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Marvin "Moose" Stewart — Center
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the left when traveling north.
One of the dominant players in the early years of LSU football, he lettered three years for the Tigers. He was selected to the Helms Foundation All-American team in 1935 and was later named All-SEC in 1936. He helped pace the Tigers to back-to-back . . . Map (db m99752) HM
131 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Max Fugler — Center
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
A bulwark member of the White Team in LSU's three-platoon system, he was instrumental in the Tigers' 1958 national title run. Named All-American as an outstanding blocker on offense and incomparable down lineman on defense, his defensive work was . . . Map (db m100630) HM
132 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Michael Brooks — Linebacker
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
He stepped in from his very first game and showed dominance as a defender. His impressive play earned him All-American honors as a junior, and a knee injury early his senior year is the only thing that kept him from being a two-time choice. A third . . . Map (db m105998) HM
133 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Mike Anderson — Linebacker
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The second of three straight LSU All-American linebackers, he was particularly noted for a legendary play at Auburn in 1970 when he stopped a runner on fourth and goal from the one-inch line to secure an LSU victory. An All-American and All-SEC . . . Map (db m105003) HM
134 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Mike Donahue — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
On West Stadium Road near South Stadium Drive.
Mike Donahue Louisiana State University Coach 1904-27 (LSU Head Coach 1923-27) Elected 1951Map (db m231998) HM
135 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Mike Sirotka — Pitcher • Houston, Texas — 1990-93 —
On Gourrier Avenue.
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era CWS All-Tournament Team, 1993Map (db m189241) HM
136 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Mike the Tiger - History
On North Stadium Drive at West Stadium Road, on the right when traveling west on North Stadium Drive.
Panel 1 About our Tiger Other mascots were proposed during the first 40 years of LSU's football team, but the tiger mascot stuck. From 1896 to 1924, students made paper-machι tigers that they took to football games; however, these man-made . . . Map (db m126601) HM
137 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Mike Williams — Cornerback
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Feisty, aggressive, determined and unyielding: those words best described his play. One of the best defensive backs in LSU history, he was named All-American in 1974 and was a two-time All-SEC player. He was chosen in the first round of the NFL . . . Map (db m105127) HM
138 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Morris Claiborne — Cornerback
On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Winner of the 2011 Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation's top defensive back, he was also the SEC Defensive Player of the Year and named All-American and All-SEC. He led the nation in interception return yards in 2011 as he led the Tigers to their . . . Map (db m107667) HM
139 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Odell Beckham, Jr. — Kick Returner — All-American 2013 —
On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
One of the most dynamic players in LSU history, Odell Beckham Jr. established himself as a threat to score every time he touched the football. As a junior in 2013, he shattered the LSU single-season record for all-purpose yards with 2,315. He was . . . Map (db m107798) HM
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140 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Orange Bowl — January 1, 1944 — LSU 19, Texas A&M 14 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Field House Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Steve Van Buren accounted for all 19 of LSU's points as the Tigers won their rematch with Texas A&M, 19-14, in the Orange Bowl in Miami. Despite a 5-3 record, the war-time Tigers were still invited to the Orange Bowl, which was one of only . . . Map (db m143900) HM
141 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Orange Bowl — January 1, 1962 — LSU 25, Colorado 7 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Amidst rumors that head coach Paul Dietzel was leaving LSU, the Tigers behind Earl Gros, Wendell Harris and Jerry Stovall romped Colorado, 25-7, in front of a national television audience on NBC. All-America guard Roy Winston was outstanding as . . . Map (db m144015) HM
142 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Outback Bowl — January 1, 2014 — LSU 21, Iowa 14 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Jeremy Hill scored twice and carried 14th-ranked LSU to its school-record fourth-straight 10-win season, as the Tigers beat lowa, 21-14, in the 2014 Outback Bowl in Tampa. Hill, the game's MVP, rushed 28 times for a career-best 216 yards and . . . Map (db m144891) HM
143 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Patrick Peterson — Cornerback
On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The most decorated defensive back in LSU history, he was a consensus All-American in 2010 and winner of both the Thorpe and Bednarik Awards. He led an LSU defense that ranked in the top 10 nationally in four categories. He was SEC Defensive Player . . . Map (db m107589) HM
144 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Peach Bowl — December 30, 1968 — LSU 31, Florida State 27 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fiedlhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Mike Hillman led LSU on a late-game touchdown drive as the Tigers held off a frantic fourth quarter rally by Florida State to win the inaugural Peach Bowl, 31-27. In what was a see-saw contest, Florida State led 13-0 early in the second . . . Map (db m144090) HM
145 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Peach Bowl — December 28, 1996 — LSU 10, Clemson 7 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Quarterback Herb Tyler led a balanced LSU attack against a stubborn Clemson squad to send the LSU Tigers to a 10-7 win in the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The win gave the Tigers their second straight bowl victory and their first . . . Map (db m144333) HM
146 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Peach Bowl — December 29, 2000 — LSU 28, Georgia Tech 14 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Rohan Davey came off the bench in the second half to lead the Tigers to a 28-14 come-from-behind win over Georgia Tech in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Trailing 14-3 at halftime, Davey started the second half and led the Tigers to a TD on their . . . Map (db m144558) HM
147 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Peach Bowl — December 30, 2005 — LSU 40, Miami 3 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Matt Flynn, making his first career start, threw for 196 yards and two TDs as LSU posted its most lopsided bowl victory ever in a 40-3 win over No. 9 Miami in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Joseph Addai rushed for 130 yards and a score as the . . . Map (db m144704) HM
148 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Pete Maravich — LSU
On Cypress Drive, 0.3 miles east of West Chimes Street, on the left when traveling east.
Honors Member of Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame - 1987 Member National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame - 2006 NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team Member LSU's All-Century Team - 2009 No. 23 retired by LSU No. 44 retired by Atlanta Hawks . . . Map (db m204956) HM
149 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Remi Prudhomme
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
A stalwart of the Chinese Bandits, he was an unusually strong player. His size and weight made him unique and his aggressive temperament was ideal for the role in which he was cast. Named All-American in 1964, he went on to a brilliant professional . . . Map (db m104391) HM
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150 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Robert Dugas — Offensive Tackle
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
His academic prowess surpassed his athletic ability, which was considerable. A member of the self-named "Root Hogs" which cleared the way for many of Charles Alexander's record setting performances, he was named All-American in 1978 and Academic . . . Map (db m194972) HM
151 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Ron Estay — Tackle
On West Stadium Road near South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
One of the quickest linemen ever to play at LSU, he anchored a defense that allowed the fewest yards in the nation. His junior year he tackled quarterbacks Pat Sullivan of Auburn and Archie Manning of Ole Miss for safeties. In 1971, he was named . . . Map (db m105028) HM
152 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Roy "Moonie" Winston — Guard
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
A 1961 All-American at guard, he excelled on defense with speed and agility. A born leader who was elected by his teammates as the Tigers' captain in 1961, he earned All-SEC honors that year after playing for LSU's SEC champion baseball team in . . . Map (db m100629) HM
153 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Russ Springer — Pitcher • Pollock, LA. — 1987-89 —
Near Gourrier Avenue.
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era 159 strikeouts in 1988 MLB Relief Specialist For two decadesMap (db m189009) HM
154 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Ryan Patterson — Outfielder • Rowlett, Texas — 2003-05 —
Near Gourrier Avenue.
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era ALl-American, 2005 All-SEC, 2003, 2005Map (db m189355) HM
155 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Ryan Theriot — Infielder • Baton Rouge, LA — 1999-2001 —
Near Gourrier Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era All-SEC, 2001Map (db m189011) HM
156 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Sam Montgomery — Defensive End
On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
An intimidating presence at defensive end, he had a breakout season as a sophomore in 2011. He ranked sixth in the SEC in sacks (9.0) and eighth in tackles for loss (15.0). He finished the year with 49 total tackles and four quarterback hurries. He . . . Map (db m107730) HM
157 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Scott Schultz — Pitcher • Sterling, VA — 1992-95 —
Near Gourrier Avenue.
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era All-American, 1994-95 Freshman of the Year, 1992Map (db m189314) HM
158 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Shaquille O'Neal — LSU
Near Cypress Drive west of Field House Drive.
LSU All American 1991, 1992 National Player of the Year 1991 SEC Athlete of the Year 1991, 1992 World Amateur Athlete of Year, 1992 NCAA Rebound Leader (14.7 per game) 1991 Member, 1991 SEC Championship Team No. 33 Retired, December 2000 . . . Map (db m135072) HM
159 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Sid Fournet — Tackle
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
A durable performer, he played guard and tackle on both sides of the ball for the Tigers. He earned All-American distinction in 1954 from seven different media organizations. Fournet was credited with seeing action in 83 percent of the Tigers' total . . . Map (db m100379) HM
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160 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Skip Bertman — College Baseball Hall of Fame
On Gourrier Avenue, 0.3 miles west of Nicholson Drive (Louisiana Highway 30), on the right when traveling west.
The head coach of the LSU tigers from 1984-2001, Skip Bertman built the LSU baseball program into a national power and led the Tigers to five national titles. Bertman's teams recorded a sterling 870-330-3 mark (.724) in 18 seasons, giving him the . . . Map (db m97638) HM
161 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Skip Bertman
Near Gourrier Avenue, 0.3 miles west of Nicholason Drive (State Highway 30), on the left when traveling west.
Skip Bertman arrived in Baton Rouge in the summer of 1983 with a vision to transform the LSU Tigers into the nation's elite college baseball team. Bertman came to LSU after a highly successful eight-year stint at the Universite of Miami, where he . . . Map (db m140192) HM
162 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Skip Bertman Legacy
Near Gourrier Avenue, 0.3 miles east of Nicholason Drive (State Highway 30), on the right when traveling west.
Today, college baseball enjoys unprecedented popularity throughout the nation in large part due to Bertman's unrelenting commitment to greatness. LSU has led the nation in attendance in every season since 1996, averaging nearly 11,000 tickets sold . . . Map (db m140202) HM
163 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Skyler Green — Return Specialist
On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
He set an LSU record by returning four punts for touchdowns in his career and he earned All-American honors in both 2003 and 2005. His touchdown catch from Matt Mauck late in a victory over Georgia is legendary and was critical to LSU's run to the . . . Map (db m106309) HM
164 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Stephen Peterman — Offensive Guard
On West Stadium Street near South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
One of the nation's top offensive linemen as a senior, he was a three-year starter for the Tigers. He was an All-American in 2003, a season that culminated with LSU winning the national title. He allowed only one sack in all of 2003. He was drafted . . . Map (db m106249) HM
165 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Steve Van Buren — Halfback
On North Stadium Road at Powerhouse Lane, on the right when traveling east on North Stadium Road.
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 . . . Map (db m95915) HM
166 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Sugar Bowl — January 1, 1959 — LSU 7, Clemson 0 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Billy Cannon's 9-yard TD pass to Mickey Mangham in the third quarter was the only scoring of the game as the top-ranked Tigers completed the first undefeated, untied season at LSU in 50 years with the 7-0 win over Clemson in the Sugar Bowl in . . . Map (db m143997) HM
167 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Sugar Bowl — January 1, 1965 — LSU 13, Syracuse 10 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Doug Moreau hauled in a 57-yard touchdown pass from Billy Ezell and then kicked a 28-yard field goal with just under four minutes to go to lead LSU to a 13-10 comeback win over Syracuse. Despite LSU's late-game offensive explosion, it was . . . Map (db m144033) HM
168 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Sugar Bowl — January 1, 1968 — LSU 20, Wyoming 13 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Second-string running back Glenn Smith entered late in the third quarter to rush for 71 yards and added a key 39-yard reception to help lead the Tigers to a 20-13 win over previously undefeated and sixth-ranked Wyoming. Down 13-0 at halftime, . . . Map (db m144089) HM
169 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Sugar Bowl — January 1, 2002 — LSU 47, Illinois 34 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Rohan Davey passed for a Sugar Bowl record 444 yards and Domanick Davis scored a Sugar Bowl record four rushing TDs, including three in the first half, as LSU overpowered seventh-ranked Illinois, 47-34 in New Orleans. The win marked LSU's . . . Map (db m144563) HM
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170 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Sugar Bowl — January 3, 2007 — LSU 41, Notre Dame 14 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
JaMarcus Russell threw for 332 yards and a pair of touchdowns and the Tiger defense shut down Notre Dame's potent offensive attack in a 41-14 win over the Irish in the 2007 Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. In a game that featured two of the . . . Map (db m144705) HM
171 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Sugar Bowl (BCS National Championship) — January 4, 2004 — LSU 21, Oklahoma 14 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
LSU's suffocating defense limited the nation's top scoring offense and Heisman Trophy winner Jason White to only 154 yards as the Tigers claimed their second national title in football with a 21-14 win over Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl in New . . . Map (db m144579) HM
172 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Sun Bowl — LSU 33, Iowa State 15 — December 18, 1971 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Bert Jones completed 12-of-18 passes for 227 yards and three second half touchdowns as 10th-ranked LSU overcame a slow start to beat 17th-ranked. Iowa State, 33-15, in the Sun Bowl in El Paso. LSU kicked a pair of first quarter field goals to . . . Map (db m144091) HM
173 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Tangerine Bowl — December 22, 1979 — LSU 37, Wake Forest 10 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
The Cholly Mac Era at LSU ended in style as the Tigers sent out their head coach of 18 years Charles McClendon with a 34-10 whipping of Wake Forest in the Tangerine Bowl- in Orlando. McClendon capped his career as the winningest coach in . . . Map (db m144138) HM
174 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Texas Bowl — December 29, 2015 — LSU 56, Texas Tech 27 —
On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Leonard Fournette.tied an NCAA bowl record with five touchdowns as 2oth-ranked LSU (9-3) had little trouble in a 56-27 Texas Bowl victory over Texas Tech. LSU set seven team bowl records, including points (56), rushing yards (384) and total . . . Map (db m144893) HM
175 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — The Tiger Walk at Victory Hill
On North Stadium Drive at Fieldhouse Drive on North Stadium Drive.
Victory Hill There's nothing like Saturday Night in Tiger Stadium, but it's the pregame walk down Victory Hill that energizes the Tigers as they make their way into Death Valley. The pregame ritual originally started many years ago with . . . Map (db m241786) HM
176 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Todd McClure — Center
On West Stadium Street near South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
An All-American and two-time All-SEC center, he was integral in the success of LSU's all-time leading rusher Kevin Faulk. He helped lead LSU's rushing attack that led the SEC for two years. LSU's starting center beginning midway through his . . . Map (db m106122) HM
177 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Todd Walker — College Baseball Hall of Fame
On Gourrier Avenue, 0.3 miles west of Nicholson Drive (Louisiana Highway 30), on the right when traveling west.
A second baseman from Bossier City, LA., Todd Walker was voted in 1996 as the second baseman on the College World Series All-Time Team by the readers of the Omaha World-Herald. Walker completed a brilliant three-year LSU career in 1994 as he became . . . Map (db m97872) HM
178 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Todd Walker — Infielder • Bossier City, LA. — 1992-94 —
Near Gourrier Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era All-American, 1993-94 CWS Most Valuable Player, 1993 All-Time CWS TeamMap (db m189003) HM
179 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Tommy Casanova — Cornerback
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The only three-time All-American in LSU history, "versatility personified" might be the best description of his myriad talents. Big plays in big games cleared his path to football immortality. At various times he played offense and defense and . . . Map (db m105000) HM
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180 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Tommy Casanova — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
On West Stadium Road near South Stadium Drive.
Tommy Casanova Louisiana State University Cornerback 1969-71 Elected 1995Map (db m232023) HM
181 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Tre'Davious White — Cornerback
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Tre'Davious White was one of two first-team All-America selections in the secondary for the Tigers in 2016. Wearing No. 18 as both a junior and senior, White started 47 games in his career and registered 167 tackles, 34 pass breakups, and scored . . . Map (db m143716) HM
182 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Tyler Lafauci — Guard
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
During his three-year career, LSU compiled a 27-8-1 mark and played in three bowl games. He excelled both as a pass blocker and a pulling blocker. He was a 1973 All-American and All-SEC choice, A brilliant student, he was an Academic All-American . . . Map (db m105126) HM
183 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Tyrann Mathieu — Cornerback/Return Specialist
On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
An electrifying player with game-changing ability, he was a Heisman Trophy finalist and won the Bednarik Award as the nation's top defender. He led the Tigers with 76 tackles, six forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and two interceptions while . . . Map (db m107720) HM
184 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Wally Pontiff — Infielder • Metairie, LA — 2000-02 —
Near Gourrier Avenue.
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era All-SEC, 2001-02 Freshman All-American, 2000 SEC Tournament MVP, 2000Map (db m189318) HM
185 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Warren Capone — Linebacker
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
A two-time All-American, he was another in the long line of Baton Rouge natives who starred at LSU. He started at linebacker for three years and played in three bowl games. He was named All-American in 1972 and 1973 and All-SEC the same years. He . . . Map (db m105106) HM
186 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Warren Morris — Infielder • Alexandria, LA — 1994-96 —
Near Gourrier Avenue, on the right.
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era All-American, 1995 All-SEC, 1995 Two-out home run to win CWS, 1996Map (db m201215) HM
187 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Wendell Davis — Split End
On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
One of the most prolific receivers in SEC history and a two-time All-American, he had 100 or more yards receiving yards in 12 games during his career. He once held the SEC record for receiving yards and ranked among the SEC leaders in three other . . . Map (db m105999) HM
188 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Wes Grisham — Outfield Norman, OK — 1989-90 —
Near Gourrier Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
All-SEC 1989-90 NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team, 1990 All American, 1990Map (db m212444) HM
189 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Will Blackwell — Offensive Guard
On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
He helped pave the way for LSU's vaunted rushing attack in 2011, pacing the Tigers' first undefeated regular season since 1958 and an SEC title. He started all 14 games for the 2011 Tigers and was named All-American and All-SEC for his efforts. . . . Map (db m107665) HM
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190 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Y.A. Title — Quarterback
On North Stadium Road at Powerhouse Lane, on the right when traveling east on North Stadium Road.
Louisiana State University, 1944-47 Baltimore Colts, 1948-50 San Francisco 49ers, 1951-60 New York Giants, 1961-64 A native of Marshall, Texas, Yelberton Abraham Title played four seasons at LSU including an MVP performance in the 1947 . . . Map (db m95912) HM
191 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Scotlandville — Aeneas Williams — 1989-1991 — Football —
On Swan Avenue near Robert Smith Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
A native of New Orleans, Aeneas Williams arrived at Southern University after turning down an Ivy League scholarship to Dartmouth College. Williams joined the SU Football program during his junior year and tied for the NCAA record in . . . Map (db m202249) HM
192 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Scotlandville — Avery Johnson — 1986-1988 — Basketball —
Near Swan Avenue near Robert Smith Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Avery Johnson arrived at Southern University eager to prove he belonged as a Division I athlete. After news of Johnson humbling members of the varsity squad in an on-campus pickup game reached head coach Ben Jobe, the St. Augustine High School . . . Map (db m200148) HM
193 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Scotlandville — AW "Ace" Mumford — 1936-1961 — Football —
On Swan Avenue near Robert Smith Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
For 25 years, Arnett "Ace” W. Mumford led Southern University to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans in that time span and is widely revered as a phenomenal teacher . . . Map (db m199300) HM
194 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Scotlandville — Baron Keith Jackson
Near E. Street.
In Memory of Baron Keith Jackson A Southern Lab Graduate who set a national football record in high school with 62 interceptions; was a freshman All American at the University of Pittsburgh and completed his collegiate career at Southern . . . Map (db m199492) HM
195 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Scotlandville — Ben Jobe — 1986-1996 2001-2003 — Basketball —
On Swan Avenue east of Robert Smith Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Ben Jobe is revered as the architect of Southern's revolutionary offensive style basketball which earned his team the name "Runnin, Gunnin Jaguars.” In 12 years at Southern University, Ben Jobe compiled a 209-141 record, led the Jaguars to the . . . Map (db m200652) HM
196 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Scotlandville — Bob "Butterbean" Love — 1961-1965 — Basketball —
On Swan Avenue east of Robert Smith Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Bob Love overcame a debilitating speech impediment to become a pioneer for future Southern University basketball players to reach the NBA. As a two-time All-American and a three-time All SWAC Love finished his career as Southern's all-time . . . Map (db m202611) HM
197 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Scotlandville — Bobby Phills — 1987-1991 — Basketball —
On Swan Street near Robert Smith Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
From Southern Laboratory School to Southern University, and on to the NBA, Bobby Phills is largely regarded as the best 3-point shooter in Southern University history. As a senior in 1990-91, Phills led the nation with an average of 4.39 . . . Map (db m199301) HM
198 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Scotlandville — Brian Johnson — 1999-2003 — Track & Field —
On Swan Street east of Robert Smith Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
As a student-athlete, Johnson became only the third Southern athlete to win an indoor NCAA Division I national title when he captured the long jump crown in 2003 with a best leap of 8.28m (27-2). After overcoming an injury that ended his . . . Map (db m199583) HM
199 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Scotlandville — Isiah "Butch" Robertson — 1967-1971 — Football —
On Swan Avenue near Robert Smith Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
A New Orleans native, Isiah Robertson starred at Southern University, then became a six-time Pro Bowl linebacker in a hard-hitting 12-year NFL career. Southern's first College Division All-America pick in 1970, Robertson was the Los Angeles . . . Map (db m200641) HM
200 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Scotlandville — Jacklyn Winfield — 2000-2002 — Women's Basketball —
On Swan Avenue near Robert Smith Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
After a two-year stint at Meridian Community College, Jacklyn Winfield transferred to Southern University in 2000 and became an overnight sensation. During her two-year career, the silky-smooth guard led Southern to the 2001 SWAC regular . . . Map (db m200293) HM

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