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Posted on 3/15/13 at 1:46 pm
Posted on 3/15/13 at 1:46 pm
OK, folks -
In a previous thread about Tiger Stadium before the upper decks, I mentioned in a response that former Tiger great, Andy Hamilton, was not in the LSU Hall of Fame. Several other responders said they were surprised as well. So, let's get him in.
For those youngsters on here, he was LSU's leading receiver his Jr. and Sr. year '70 & '71). I beleive he was an All SEC both years as well. His performance against Notre Dame in '71 was epic. He is also former Govenor John McKeithen's son in law.
In the interim, LSU has had some great receivers, but none as smooth as Hamilton. Check the stats...for a receiver playing on a run-oriented team, he stood out.
He represented LSU well both on and off the field. He is now a minister. A couple of years ago when Bert Jones spoke to our men's group at church, he said Andy was doing missionary work in China. Anybody else on here think he is worthy of the honor ?
And for the sake of full disclosure, I am not related to him and have never met him in person.
In a previous thread about Tiger Stadium before the upper decks, I mentioned in a response that former Tiger great, Andy Hamilton, was not in the LSU Hall of Fame. Several other responders said they were surprised as well. So, let's get him in.
For those youngsters on here, he was LSU's leading receiver his Jr. and Sr. year '70 & '71). I beleive he was an All SEC both years as well. His performance against Notre Dame in '71 was epic. He is also former Govenor John McKeithen's son in law.
In the interim, LSU has had some great receivers, but none as smooth as Hamilton. Check the stats...for a receiver playing on a run-oriented team, he stood out.
He represented LSU well both on and off the field. He is now a minister. A couple of years ago when Bert Jones spoke to our men's group at church, he said Andy was doing missionary work in China. Anybody else on here think he is worthy of the honor ?
And for the sake of full disclosure, I am not related to him and have never met him in person.
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Posted on 3/15/13 at 1:49 pm to ElderTiger
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I beleive he was an All SEC both years as well.
I stopped right here. Was he all SEC both years or not? Need to know.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 1:55 pm to Mie2cents
Did he graduate? That's a requirement.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 1:55 pm to ElderTiger
Can we get Y.A. Tittle's Jersey retired while we're at it? I don't want him to die before that happens. If there is anyone other than Billy Cannon and Casanova who deserves it, it's Y.A. Tittle.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 1:56 pm to 777Tiger
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Did he graduate? That's a requirement.
was going to ask the same thing. was he ever an all-american? win any awards? a couple of all SEC selections doesn't get you into the hall of fame
ETA: dandy don only lists him as all SEC in 1971
This post was edited on 3/15/13 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 3/15/13 at 2:08 pm to kingbob
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If there is anyone other than Billy Cannon and Casanova who deserves it, it's Y.A. Tittle.
Meh, his pro career was far more decorated than his college career.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 2:21 pm to lsu2006
Honestly, if anyone deserves their jersey retired, it's either Kevin Faulk or Glen Dorsey. Dorsey pretty much won every honor a defensive player can win, plus a national title.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 2:21 pm to lsu2006
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Meh, his pro career was far more decorated than his college career.
He deserves it. Put him up there.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 2:25 pm to ElderTiger
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He is also former Govenor John McKeithen's son in law.
I like your enthusiasm, but how was that relevant?
Posted on 3/15/13 at 2:29 pm to ElderTiger
So what have you set up to expedite this? What is your plan?
Posted on 3/15/13 at 2:33 pm to ElderTiger
quote:
He represented LSU well both on and off the field.
quote:
He is now a minister.
Uh....
Nah....too easy.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 2:36 pm to Mie2cents
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Was he all SEC both years or not?
no just in 71'
Posted on 3/15/13 at 2:37 pm to Baloo
quote:dorsey was probably LSU's most dominant DLineman ever
Honestly, if anyone deserves their jersey retired, it's either Kevin Faulk or Glen Dorsey. Dorsey pretty much won every honor a defensive player can win, plus a national title.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 2:41 pm to fightingtigers98
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dorsey was probably LSU's most dominant DLineman ever
I know some think it's dumb, but I think it's speaks to his character that he delayed gratification of NFL bucks to stay an extra year to try(successfully,) and get LSU a NC.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 3:01 pm to ElderTiger
I would be all for these even though I never saw Hamilton play myself. He has some great clips, though, including one in which he absolutely abuses a DB for Notre Dame.
By the way, the Wiki entry on the LSU Hall lists YA as already being in. I was surprised to see Wendell Davis wasn't in there. Not sure if Davis has a degree but if he does, that should be a no-brainer.
By the way, the Wiki entry on the LSU Hall lists YA as already being in. I was surprised to see Wendell Davis wasn't in there. Not sure if Davis has a degree but if he does, that should be a no-brainer.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 3:01 pm to ElderTiger
" .. He is also former Govenor John McKeithen's son in law... "
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... and your point is ? Mine is : big effin' deal . So what ...
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... and your point is ? Mine is : big effin' deal . So what ...
Posted on 3/15/13 at 3:08 pm to lsu2006
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Meh, his pro career was far more decorated than his college career.
He set passing records that weren't broken until Bert Jones came along. Cotton Bowl MVP...when the CB was a big game. Tittle deserves it
Posted on 3/15/13 at 3:18 pm to ElderTiger
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He is also former Govenor John McKeithen's son in law.
Why does this matter?
Posted on 3/15/13 at 3:33 pm to Baloo
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Dorsey pretty much won every honor a defensive player can win, plus a national title.
Most decorated player in LSU history I'm pretty damn sure.
I don't think it needs to be retired right now though. That's more of a thing for after your career is finished.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 3:42 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
It's like a math word problem where they add in extra information to throw you off. Here's the relevant stuff:
1. leading receiver his Jr. and Sr. years
2. one-time All-SEC selection
3. had a big game against Notre Dame
not hall-worthy imo
1. leading receiver his Jr. and Sr. years
2. one-time All-SEC selection
3. had a big game against Notre Dame
not hall-worthy imo
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