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Did they play Baseball at the Box by John Fred?
Posted on 2/15/14 at 8:35 am
Posted on 2/15/14 at 8:35 am
Rest in peace, John Fred Gourier of Catholic High. He loved baseball. Those "of a certain age" will understand what I mean. How many of you long-time Tiger fans went to at least one dance where he was playing?
Come to think of it, I wonder about the origin of the name Gourier Avenue. Could there be a connection?
Come to think of it, I wonder about the origin of the name Gourier Avenue. Could there be a connection?
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 8:45 am to TXTigerDad
Judy in Disguise
for some reason, we played this at every tailgate for Omaha 2009 first weekend when we went as good luck. Im pretty sure yall can thanks us for the wins against Arky and UVA
for some reason, we played this at every tailgate for Omaha 2009 first weekend when we went as good luck. Im pretty sure yall can thanks us for the wins against Arky and UVA
Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:40 am to crankbait
I saw him play basketball in the mid/late 60's. He went on to play in college too, I think it was USL then. Saw his band play several times in the early r70's. They were great. John Fred & the Playboys were the best 60's band I ever heard. I saw the Uniques, The Meters, Aaron Neville, and The Basement Wall, Good years.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:46 am to TupeloTiger
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best 60's band I ever heard.
As true as this is, it's not even close to how great a baseball coach he was. I played Legion ball for him growing up. He forgot more baseball than most of us will ever know.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 10:27 am to TXTigerDad
No
Posted on 2/15/14 at 12:30 pm to TXTigerDad
I believe that Gourrier Ave. is named for John Fred's father, Bat Gourrier, a long time coach in Baton Rouge.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 1:02 pm to ScubaTiger
yeah they played the song last night. never gets old 
Posted on 2/15/14 at 1:03 pm to cooltitan1337
Nope
Posted on 2/15/14 at 2:57 pm to TupeloTiger
TupeloTiger, I agree with you that John Fred and the Playboys were the best of all the '60's bands, for so many reasons. Lots of good times.
But I thought he went to Southeastern to play basketball.
But I thought he went to Southeastern to play basketball.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 3:02 pm to jimbeam
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Nope
Wat.
Yes they did.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 3:03 pm to TXTigerDad
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But I thought he went to Southeastern to play basketball.
This is correct
Posted on 2/15/14 at 3:51 pm to Geauxlden Eagle
Guy was my freshman coach at CHS. Best steal signal ever. His watch hand in the air. Freakin easy to remember.
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