LSU Announces That The Unveiling Of Billy Cannon's Statue Tonight Has Been Cancelled

Due to the tragic news of the passing of LSU basketball player Wayde Sims, the public unveiling of the Billy Cannon statue scheduled for 6:30 pm Friday night has been cancelled.

The Statue will be located in the Championship Plaza on the west side of Tiger Stadium and will be on display for the public to see on Saturday. Per LSU:

Media Advisory:

LSU and the Dr. Billy Cannon family announced today that the public unveiling of the Billy Cannon statue scheduled for 6:30 pm today has been cancelled. A private reception for invited guests will be held beginning at 4 pm. The announcement follows the tragic news of the passing of LSU basketball player Wayde Sims.

The Cannon Statue, which is located in the Championship Plaza on the west side of Tiger Stadium, will be on display for the public to see on Saturday.

The private event for invited guests, including those teammates of Dr. Cannon from the 1958 championship team, will still take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Lawton Room on the west side of Tiger Stadium. The event in the Lawton Room is by invitation only and is not open to the public or members of the media.

LSU appreciates your understanding during this very difficult time.