Perhaps the most famous reluctant center in football had the stage to himself Friday afternoon at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
Football
Initially underrated, Matt Forte quickly became invaluable at every level
Recruiting services listed Matt Forte as a fullback coming out of Slidell High School. He would make his mark over four years at Tulane and 10 more in the NFL as a lead back.
Peyton Manning, Alan Faneca elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
Eight “Heroes of the Game” have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021.
LSHOF ties to participating teams
Turpin Stadium in Natchitoches is the host site for nine Louisiana high school football state championship games.
Hall of Fame mourns loss of former staff member, Northwestern State football standout Wade Williams
The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame family mourns the tragic loss of Wade Williams, part of the Hall of Fame staff as a student worker and intern from 2010-14.
LSHOF inductee, football legend Jim Taylor dead at 83
LSU All-American and Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback Jim Taylor has died at age 83, the Green Bay Packers announced on Saturday morning.
Video & Photos: Saints & Pelicans Jr. Training Camp presented by Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office
A record group of 200 boys and girls ages 6-16 received football and basketball instruction in a free camp run by the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans at the NSU Randall Webb Wellness and Recreation Center and at adjacent Turpin Stadium.
Gleason stares down adversity, provides aid and inspiration
By Ted Lewis
Written for the LSWA
When Steve Gleason received the devastating diagnosis in 2011 that he had contracted amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, he could have, understandably, accepted his fate — that his condition was terminal, usually within a couple of years.
Reggie Wayne’s diamond dreams gave way to fabulous football talent
By Joel Erickson
Written for the LSWA
Reggie Wayne left such an indelible mark on his teams that it’s hard to imagine him playing for anybody else.
Toughness, tenacity, talent led to Brandon Stokley’s unique notification
By Dan McDonald
Written for the LSWA
Hundreds of athletes and prominent sports figures have been enshrined in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in its 60 years of existence. None of them found out about their upcoming induction in the manner than Brandon Stokley did.
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