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1937 Sugar Bowl Marker image, Touch for more information
By Cajun Scrambler, September 16, 2023
1937 Sugar Bowl Marker
1 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge — 1937 Sugar Bowl
Sugar Bowl January 1, 1937 LSU vs. Santa ClaraMap (db m235493) HM
2 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge — 1938 Sugar Bowl
January 1, 1938 LSU vs. Santa ClaraMap (db m243503) HM
3 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge — 1944 Orange Bowl
Orange Bowl January 1, 1944 LSU vs Texas A&MMap (db m244041) HM
4 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge — 1950 Sugar Bowl
Sugar Bowl January 2, 1950 LSU vs OklahomaMap (db m244043) HM
5 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge — Seimone Augustus — LSU
Panel 1 Seimone Augustus LSU Panel 2 LSU Led the Tigers to the NCAA Final Four in 2004, 2005 and 2006. 2005 and 2006 winner of the Wade Trophy, Naismith Award, Wooden Award, Honda Award and Associated Press Player of the Year Award. 2005 USBWA . . . Map (db m219433) HM
6 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 1935 SEC Champions
Overall Record:9-2 | SEC Record: 5-0 Head Coach Bernie Moore LSU great Abe Mickal and freshman sensation Gaynell "Gus" Tinsley led the 1935 Tigers to an undefeated SEC record. LSU fell to Rice in the season opener but did not lose again in the . . . Map (db m98765) HM
7 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 1936 SEC Champions
Overall Record: 9-1-1| SEC Record; 6-0 Head Coach Bernie Moore After going 1-1 to open the season, Bernie Moore's Tigers did not lose again for the remainder of the regular season. LSU's high powered offense, led by Gaynell "Gus" Tinsley and . . . Map (db m98763) HM
8 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 1958 National Champions
Overall Record: 11-0 | SEC Record 6-0 Head Coach Paul Dietzel The legendary 1958 team compiled LSU's first perfect season since 1908 and became the first squad in school history to win the national title. Looking to build on a previous season . . . Map (db m98288) HM
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9 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 1958 SEC Champions
Overall Record: 11-0 | SEC Record: 6-0 Head Coach Paul Dietzel The legendary 1958 team compiled LSU's first perfect season since 1908 and became the first squad in school history to win the national title. Looking to build on a previous season . . . Map (db m99199) HM
10 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 1961 SEC Champions
Overall Record: 10-1 | SEC Record: 6-0 Head Coach Paul Dietzel LSU did not let a season opening loss to Rice spoil a tremendous year for the Tigers on the gridiron. Over the final nine games, LSU allowed a measly 30 points, with 14 of those . . . Map (db m99196) HM
11 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 1970 SEC Champions
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 . . . Map (db m99249) HM
12 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 1986 SEC Champions
Overall Record: 9-3 | SEC Record: 5-1 Head Coach Bill Arnsparger The 1986 season got off to a flying start for LSU with an upset of Texas A&M before a shocking loss to Miami of Ohio. After that temporary setback, LSU began to roll behind . . . Map (db m99231) HM
13 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 1988 SEC Champions
Overall Record: 8-4 | SEC Record: 6-1 Head Coach Mike Archer The Tigers looked like champions early by thrashing Texas A&M then taking LSU's first win ever in Knoxville with a rout of Tennessee. After setbacks in road games at Ohio State and . . . Map (db m99327) HM
14 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 2001 SEC Champions
Overall Record: 10-3 | SEC Record: 5-3 Head Coach Nick Saban The Tigers got off to a flying start in 2001 with home victories over Tulane and Utah State before the terrorist attacks of September 11 postponed LSU's SEC opener against Auburn. . . . Map (db m99355) HM
15 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 2003 National Champions
Overall Record:13-1 | SEC Record: 7-1 Head Coach Nick Saban LSU entered the 2003 football season with a potent offense and the potential for a dominant defense. The Tigers ranked 15th in pre-season polls, but question marks were aplenty . . . Map (db m98403) HM
16 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 2003 SEC Champions
Overall Record: 13-1 | SEC Record: 7-1 Head Coach Nick Saban LSU entered the 2003 football season with a potent offense and the potential for a dominant defense and the Tigers started quickly as LSU opened the season with a 5-0 record . . . Map (db m99360) HM
17 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 2007 National Champions
Overall Record: 12-2 | SEC Record: 6-2 Head Coach Les Miles Third-year coach Les Miles and the 2007 LSU Tigers looked to build on the momentum from the two previous seasons, each of which produced 11 wins. The Tigers posted a 6-2 SEC record, . . . Map (db m98525) HM
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18 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 2007 SEC Champions
Overall Record: 12-2 | SEC Record; 6-2 Head Coach Les Miles The 2007 LSU Tigers built on the momentum of the two previous seasons, each of which produced at least 11 wins, by posting a 6-2 league record en route to the SEC title. Led by three . . . Map (db m99356) HM
19 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 2011 SEC Champions
Overall Record: 13-1 | SEC Record: 8-0 Head Coach Les Miles LSU produced perhaps the greatest regular season in school history and one of the finest in all of the annals of college football as the Tigers blitzed to a 13-0 mark, a perfect 8-0 . . . Map (db m99358) HM
20 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 2019 National Champions — Overall Record: 15-0| SEC Record: 8-0 — Head Coach: Ed Orgeron —
LSU's 2019 season finished as perhaps the greatest in college football history. With a record seven wins over top-10 opponents, four wins over top-five opponents, and victories over the previous two national champions and the champions of the . . . Map (db m152231) HM
21 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 2019 SEC Champions — Overall Record: 15-0| SEC Record: 8-0 — Head Coach: Ed Orgeron —
As a prelude to the 2019 National Championship, top-ranked LSU won its 12th league title with an emphatic 37-10 victory over No. 4 Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. The Tigers represented the SEC Western Division after finishing a daunting . . . Map (db m152239) HM
22 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — 2023 National Champions
LSU won its seventh NCAA National Championship in 2023 with a resounding 18-4 win over Florida in Game 3 of the College World Series Finals. LSU was the nation's consensus No. 1 team for the first 12 weeks of the regular season, and the Tigers . . . Map (db m244860) HM
23 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Abe Mickal — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
Abe Mickal Louisiana State University Halfback 1933-35 Elected 1967Map (db m232005) HM
24 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Alan Faneca — Offensive Guard
A dominating blocker, he was LSU's first Outland Trophy finalist and won the Jacobs Trophy as the SEC's best blocker. A 1997 All-American, he anchored an offensive line that led LSU to two SEC rushing titles. After his junior year he was picked by . . . Map (db m106079) HM
25 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Albert Richardson — Linebacker
A leader on one of the most suffocating defensive units in school history in 1982, he was a big-play maker from his inside linebacker position. He once recorded 21 tackles in a single game. By the time he left LSU, he held school records for most . . . Map (db m105879) HM
26 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Ali Highsmith — Linebacker
A three year starter, he earned All-American and All-SEC honors his senior season.He played a key role for an LSU defense that ranked among the top 10 in the nation in three categories and he was twice a Butkus Award semifinalist. In his senior . . . Map (db m107492) HM
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27 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Anthony McFarland — Noseguard
One of LSU's most outstanding and colorful linemen, he was named All-American and All-SEC as a senior in 1998. A four-year starter, he finished his career among LSU's career leaders in quarterback sacks with 17. A first round NFL draft pick by . . . Map (db m106142) HM
28 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Armando Rios — Outfielder • Carolina, Puerto Rico — 1991-93 —
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era CWS All-Tournament Team, 1993Map (db m189316) HM
29 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — BCS National Championship — January 7, 2008 — LSU 38, Ohio State 24 —
Matt Flynn tied a school-record with four TD passes as LSU overcame an early 10-0 deficit to post a 38-24 win over top-ranked Ohio State in the BCS National Championship Game in New Orleans. The victory capped-a 12-2 season for the Tigers as . . . Map (db m144708) HM
30 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Ben McDonald — Pitcher • Denham Springs, LA — 1987-89 —
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era College Baseball Hall of Fame Golden Spikes Award, 1989 All-American, 1988-89Map (db m212491) HM
31 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Ben Wilkerson — Center
He was awarded the 2004 Rimington Trophy as the top center in college football and was one of the most accomplished centers in school history. In four years at LSU he helped lead the Tigers to a 33-8 mark, though his senior season was cut short by . . . Map (db m106611) HM
32 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Bernie Moore — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
Bernie Moore Louisiana State University Coach 1925-47 (LSU Head Coach 1935-47) Elected 1954Map (db m231997) HM
33 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Bert Jones — Quarterback
"The Ruston Rifle" -- he had as strong an arm as any quarterback in college history. A 1972 All-American, he finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting that year. His most notable games were a 1971 win over Notre Dame and vs. Ole Miss in 1972 when. . . . Map (db m105030) HM
34 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Bert Jones — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
Bert Jones Louisiana State University Quarterback 1970-72 Elected 2016Map (db m232026) HM
35 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Billy Cannon — Halfback
Perhaps the greatest player ever to don the Purple and Gold, he won the Heisman Trophy in 1959. He earned virtually every honor possible, including All-American accolades in 1958 and 1959. His 89-yard punt return in 1959 against Ole Miss is . . . Map (db m100631) HM
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36 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Billy Cannon — 1959 Heisman Memorial Trophy Winner
Panel 1 Dr. Billy Cannon is among the most heralded and identifiable college football players in NCAA history and is largely responsible for the emergence of big-time football at LSU. Cannon, who was born in Mississippi and raised in Baton . . . Map (db m126129) HM
37 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Billy Cannon — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
Billy Cannon Louisiana State University Halfback 1957-59 Elected 2008Map (db m232019) HM
38 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Billy Truax — End
A consummate tight end, but LSU's offense in his era was geared towards the run and, consequently, his talents as a pass receiver were never exploited. It was mostly his superb blocking that earned him All-American status in 1963. He played 10 . . . Map (db m104390) HM
39 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Bob Petit — LSU
Panel 1 LSU All-American - 1953-1954 First LSU Player to Have Number Retired - 1954 Member NCAA Final Four Team - 1953 SEC Champions - 1953,1954 SEC Leading Scorer - 1952, 1953, 1954 All-SEC - 1952, 1953, 1954 1,916 points - 27.4 ppg . . . Map (db m119510) HM
40 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Brad Wing — Punter
In his first collegiate season, Brad Wing became just the second first-team All-American punter for LSU and the first since 1997. The Australian native led the SEC in percentage of punts downed inside the 20-yard line (46 percent). He allowed only . . . Map (db m107749) HM
41 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Bradie James — Linebacker
One of the most outstanding student athletes in LSU football history, as a senior he earned All-American honors and was named a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete. He finished his career ranked second in LSU history in tackles, including a . . . Map (db m100377) HM
42 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Campanile — 1926 1976
"Erected as an enduring monument to memorialize Louisiana's sons and daughters who died in World War I. The memorial was funded and dedicated April 30, 1926 by General John R. McQuigg, National Commander of the American Legion"Map (db m89333) WM
43 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — CFP National Championship — January 13, 2020 — LSU 42, Clemson 25 —
Head coach Ed Orgeron led top-ranked LSU to its fourth national title as the Tigers completed the most dominant season in college football history with a 42-25 win over No. 2 Clemson in the CFP National Championship Game in New . . . Map (db m152659) HM
44 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Chad Kessler — Punter
He became the first player in college football history to average over 50.0 yards per punt for a full season. He was an All-SEC pick as a sophomore and he exploded onto the national scene his senior season as the country's top punter and earned . . . Map (db m106120) HM
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45 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Chad Lavalais — Defensive Tackle
He was a driving defensive force behind LSU's run to the 2003 National Championship. A finalist for both the Nagurski and Outland Awards, he earned All-American honors and was named the SEC's Defensive Player of the Year. The Sporting News named . . . Map (db m106262) HM
46 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Chad Ogea — Pitcher • Lake Charles, LA — 1989-1991 —
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era All-American, 1991 All-SEC, 1990Map (db m201214) HM
47 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Charles Alexander — Tailback
One of the greatest running backs in SEC history, he was the 1977 SEC Player of the Year and finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy balloting in 1978.A two-time All-American he set nine SEC records and topped 27 LSU marks. He rushed for more than . . . Map (db m105128) HM
48 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Charles Alexander — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
Charles Alexander Louisiana State University Tailback 1975-78 Elected 2012Map (db m232025) HM
49 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Charles McClendon — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
Charles McClendon Louisiana State University Coach 1962-79 Elected 1986Map (db m232017) HM
50 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Chick-Fil-A Bowl — December 31, 2008 — LSU 38, Georgia Tech 3 —
LSU'S defense shut down Georgia Tech's triple-option attack and the Tiger offense was nearly flawless in a 38-3 win in the Chick-fil-A Bowl in Atlanta. Jordan Jefferson was named the offensive MVP, throwing for 142 yards and a score, while . . . Map (db m144889) HM
51 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl / CFP National Semifinal — December 28, 2019 — LSU 63, Oklahoma 28 —
LSU, behind record-setting quarterback Joe Burrow, advanced to the CFP National Championship Game with a dominant 63-28 win over No. 4 Oklahoma in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Burrow set an SEC record by accounting for eight . . . Map (db m154728) HM
52 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Citrus Bowl — December 31, 2016 — LSU 29, Louisville 9 —
LSU had eight sacks and held Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson without a touchdown for the first time in 17 games, as the Tigers beat Louisville in the 2016 Citrus Bowl, 29-9, in Orlando. Offensively, LSU was led by sophomore running back . . . Map (db m146351) HM
53 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Civil War Cannons
These Cannons Fired At Fort Sumter And Presented To University By General W.T. Sherman After The Civil WarMap (db m104456) HM
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54 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Claude Wroten — Defensive Tackle
Considered one of the most dominant defensive linemen in college football in 2005, he teamed with Kyle Williams to give LSU a pair of All-America defensive tackles. A junior college transfer who played two years for the Tigers, he also earned . . . Map (db m106653) HM
55 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Corey Webster — Cornerback
One of the nation's top cover cornerbacks, he became LSU's first two-time All-American in more than a decade. As a senior, he was a mainstay for the nation's No.3 rated defense. He tied as LSU single game record with three interceptions against . . . Map (db m106337) HM
56 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Cotton Bowl — January 1, 1963 — LSU 13, Texas 0 —
The defense-minded Tigers gave Charles McClendon a victory over previously undefeated and fourth-ranked Texas in Coach Mac's first bowl appearance as LSU's head coach. Quarterback Lynn Amedee was named the game's outstanding player as . . . Map (db m144025) HM
57 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Cotton Bowl — January 1, 1966 — LSU 14, Arkansas 7 —
Joe Labruzzo scored two first-half touchdowns, one from 3 yards out and another from the 1-yard line, as LSU ended the longest winning streak in college football with a 14-7 victory over second-ranked Arkansas. The Tigers snapped the . . . Map (db m144088) HM
58 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Cotton Bowl — January 7, 2011 — LSU 41, Texas A&M 24 —
LSU rushed for a season-high 288 yards and quarterback Jordan Jefferson accounted for four touchdowns as the 11th-ranked Tigers beat 18th-ranked Texas A&M, 41-24, in the 2011 Cotton Bowl in Cowboys Stadium. LSU spotted the Aggies an early 10-0 . . . Map (db m144890) HM
59 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Craig Steltz — Safety
He made the most of his first full season as a starter, earning All-American honors and he was named a finalist for the Thorpe Award in 2007. He tied an LSU record with three interceptions against Mississippi State in 2007 and his six interceptions . . . Map (db m107550) HM
60 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — David LaFleur — Tight End
A punishing blocker and fine pass catcher, he helped lead a resurgence of LSU football in the 1990s. LSU's receptions leader as a senior, he was an All-American that year and was twice All-SEC. He was instrumental in LSU's place as top rushing team . . . Map (db m106085) HM
61 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Delta Zeta Sorority
Delta Zeta Sorority was founded at Miami University in 1902. The second oldest sorority on campus, the Sigma chapter was the first established in the South on November 30, 1917. Find within the walls of this home a sisterhood inspired by . . . Map (db m95025) HM
62 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Derek Stingley, Jr. — Cornerback
One of the top cornerbacks in LSU history, Derek Stingley Jr. twice earned first team All-America honors in his three years with the Tigers. A consensus All-America as a true freshman in 2019, Stingley helped the Tigers to the greatest season . . . Map (db m228241) HM
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63 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Devin White — Linebacker
Devin White became LSU's first Butkus Award winner, which is given annually to the top linebacker in college football, in 2018 as he led the Tigers to a 10-3 mark and win in the Fiesta Bowl. White, who earned consensus All-America honors as a . . . Map (db m173383) HM
64 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Distinguished Cadets — 1938-1939
Dedicated by the Louisiana Department Reserve Officers Association of the United States to those Cadets who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding attention to duty their scholarly attainments and their preparation of of . . . Map (db m104461) HM WM
65 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Distinguished Cadets — 1939-1940
Dedicated by the Louisiana Department Reserve Officers Association of the United States to those Cadets who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding attention to duty their scholarly attainments and their preparation of of . . . Map (db m104463) HM WM
66 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Distinguished Cadets — 1937-1938
Dedicated by the Louisiana Department Reserve Officers Association of the United States to those Cadets who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding attention to duty their scholarly attainments and their preparation of of . . . Map (db m104484) HM WM
67 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Distinguished Cadets — 1940-1941
Dedicated by the Louisiana Department Reserve Officers Association of the United States to those Cadets who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding attention to duty their scholarly attainments and their preparation of of . . . Map (db m104675) HM WM
68 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Doc Fenton — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
Doc Fenton Louisiana State University End/Quarterback 1904-1909 Elected 1971Map (db m232007) HM
69 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Doug Moreau — Split End
His pass catching ability was heralded, but his place kicking was also vitally important. He was named All-SEC in 1964 and earned All-American honors in 1965. He played professionally with the Miami Dolphins from 1966-1970. He is also well known to . . . Map (db m104401) HM
70 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Doug Thompson — Pitcher • Biloxi, Miss. — 1997-98 —
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era All-American, 1998 All-SEC, 1998Map (db m189010) HM
71 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Drake Nevis — Defensive Tackle
He continued an LSU defensive line tradition by being named All-American while leading the tigers to an 11-2 mark in 2010. An All-SEC pick as a senior, he anchored an LSU defense that ranked among the nation's best. He became the fifth LSU . . . Map (db m107612) HM
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72 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Eddie Yarnall — Pitcher • Coral Springs, Fla. — 1994-96 —
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era All-American, 1996 All-SEC, 1996Map (db m189027) HM
73 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Eric Martin — Split End
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 . . . Map (db m105995) HM
74 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Eric Reid — Defensive Back
One of the nation's premier safeties, he was a leader on and off the field for the Tigers for three seasons. An All-American and All-SEC player in 2012, he used his size and instincts on the field to put himself in position to make big plays. His . . . Map (db m107781) HM
75 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Ethan Pocic — Offensive Line
A three-year starter on the offensive line and a permanent Team Captain for the Tigers in 2016, Ethan Pocic became the first center to earn first-team All-American honors for LSU since 2004. Pocic anchored an offensive line in 2016 that helped pave . . . Map (db m143555) HM
76 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Fiesta Bowl — January 1, 2019 — LSU 40, Central Florida 32 —
Joe Burrow threw for 391 yards and four touchdowns, matching an LSU bowl record, as No. 11 LSU snapped the 25-game winning streak of No. 7 UCF in a 40-32 victory in the 2019 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. Burrow, the offensive . . . Map (db m146353) HM
77 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Fred Miller — Tackle
A stellar lineman for the great LSU teams of the early 1960s, he earned All-America honors as the key blocker for Heisman Trophy runner-up Jerry Stovall in 1962. In his three seasons at LSU the Tigers won two bowl games. He was drafted by both the . . . Map (db m104388) HM
78 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Gator Bowl — December 31, 1987 — LSU 30, South Carolina 13 —
The Tigers closed out Mike Archer's first year as head coach in grand fashion with a resounding 30-13 win over South Carolina in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. The LSU defense ran the South Carolina offense into confusion, but it was the . . . Map (db m144151) HM
79 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Gaynell "Gus" Tinsley — End
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 . . . Map (db m99748) HM
80 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Gaynell Tinsley — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
Gaynell Tinsley Louisiana State University End 1934-36 Elected 1956Map (db m232001) HM
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81 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — George Bevan — Linebacker
Unmatched in desire, competitiveness and commitment, he suffered a debilitating injury his junior year, but by the summer of his senior season he earned a starting role. Among many notable moments, his blocked extra point against Auburn in a . . . Map (db m104914) HM
82 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — George Rice — Tackle
A devastating blocker and tackler for the White Team, he played three sports in high school and brought his athletic talents to the Tigers. An All-SEC choice as a junior, he earned All-America honors as a senior in 1965. He helped lead the Tigers . . . Map (db m104420) HM
83 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — George Tarasovic — Center
A junior college transfer who, though he played only one year at LSU, was named both an All-American and All-SEC selection that season. His college career was abbreviated due to military service in the Korean War. After returning from service he . . . Map (db m100174) HM
84 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Glenn Dorsey — Defensive Tackle
One of the most decorated defenders in LSU history, he was awarded the Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi and Lott Awards in 2007 and was named All-American his junior and senior seasons. He anchored an LSU defense that twice ranked No. 3 nationally in . . . Map (db m106828) HM
85 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Grant Delpit — Safety
A first team All-American in 2018 and 2019, he claimed the Thorpe Award as the top defensive back in college football following his junior season in 2019. A three-year starter in the secondary for the Tigers, He was one of the most productive . . . Map (db m173389) HM
86 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Greedy Williams — Cornerback
Greedy Williams earned first team All-America honors in 2018, helping LSU to a 10-3 record and a win in the Fiesta Bowl. As a freshman in 2017, Williams led the SEC in interceptions with six and was named first team All-SEC. In 2018, Williams . . . Map (db m173387) HM
87 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Greg Jackson — Safety
A vital cog in LSU's SEC title in 1988, he led the nation in interception return yardage that year. After tying the NCAA record with a 100-yard return vs. Mississippi State, he later added a 71-yard TD return against Tulane. An All-American and . . . Map (db m106037) HM
88 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Herman Johnson — Offensive Line
As well-known for his size as for his talent, he was born at 15 pounds, 14 ounces, making him the largest baby ever born in Louisiana. Eventually he was 6-foot-7, 386 pounds and an All-American and two-time All-SEC honoree. In 2008 he helped anchor . . . Map (db m107552) HM
89 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — In Memory of the LSU Students
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90 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Independence Bowl — December 29, 1995 — LSU 45, Michigan State 26 —
The Tigers wrapped up the first year of the Gerry DiNardo era with a 45-26 win over Michigan State before a sellout crowd of 48,835 in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport. The teams battled evenly in a first half of big plays that included a . . . Map (db m144332) HM
91 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Independence Bowl — December 28, 1997 — LSU 27, Notre Dame 9 —
Rondell Mealey electrified a frigid Independence Bowl crowd with a 222-yard rushing performance to pace LSU to a convincing 27-9 win over Notre Dame, avenging a loss to the Irish during the regular season. Mealey, subbing for starter . . . Map (db m144552) HM
92 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Indian Mounds — (LSU Campus Mounds)
The two large earthen mounds, traditionally known as the Indian Mounds, are among the oldest man-made edifices in North America. These mounds were constructed approximately 6,000 years ago by the Native Peoples and are older . . . Map (db m131640) HM
93 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jalen Mills — Safety
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
94 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jamal Adams — Safety
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
95 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Ja'Marr Chase — Wide Receiver
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
96 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jeremy Witten — Outfielder • Louisville, KY. — 1997-2000 —
All-Time Alex Box Stadium Team Omaha Era NCAA All-Regional Team, 1999-2000Map (db m189060) HM
97 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jerry Stovall — Halfback — All-American 1962 —
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
98 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jerry Stovall — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
Jerry Stovall Louisiana State University Halfback 1960-62 Elected 2010Map (db m232020) HM
99 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jim Taylor — Fullback
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
100 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Jimmy Taylor — Fullback
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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