Eric Andolsek

Sport: Football

Induction Year: 2022

University: LSU

A Thibodaux native, the 25-year-old Andolsek was in the prime of his career as a starting guard with the Detroit Lions when his life was cut short in 1992. In his final NFL season, Andolsek helped the Lions win the NFC Central title and advanced to the NFC championship game.

Named an All-Pro by USA Today in 1991, many regarded him as a future All-Pro player. With Detroit, he played in 61 games and was a starter his final three seasons. Andolsek blocked for one of the NFL’s greatest running backs in Barry Sanders.

At LSU, Andolsek was a three-year starter and was named All-SEC, third-team All-American in 1986 and a member of LSU’s Modern Day Team of the Century. He was also a two-year team captain at LSU. During the 1985 Sugar Bowl, Andolsek had to play offense and defense because of injuries to LSU’s defensive line.

Andolsek was an adidas Prep All-American selection in 1983. Thibodaux High retired his number and named its field house after him, and LSU’s top senior in spring practice receives the Eric Andolsek Award. The Lions also named its outstanding offensive lineman award after Andolsek. Born 8-22-66 in Thibodaux. Died 6-23-92.