re: Why was Furniss' # retired before Walker?

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LSU puts a priority on Tigers that graduate?

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There are some honors that require a degree. Shaq graduated in 2000. It wasn't until then that he made it into the LSU HOF.

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Eligibility for the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame
To be eligible for the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame in the Athlete category, the individual must have been granted an earned baccalaureate, professional or graduate degree by LSU or by some other regionally accredited institution of higher learning, have earned one or more letters in a varsity sport at LSU, have gained national distinction through superlative performance as an athlete, and have established a personal reputation for character and citizenship which reflects favorably on the University.

Former LSU athletes are eligible for nomination only after three years or more have elapsed since the conferring of his or her degree.

To be eligible in the Coach/Administrator category, the individual must have made significant contributions to LSU Athletics in a capacity other than an athlete, have gained national distinction through exceptional accomplishments in his or her field of expertise and have established a personal reputation for character and citizenship which reflect favorably on the University.

Former LSU coaches and administrators are eligible for nomination only after five years or more have elapsed since retiring from the profession for which the individual is nominated.

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I'm not sure about having numbers retired. BTW, Walker made the LSU HOF in 2006, Furniss in 2007.