- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Who was first? Clemson/LSU?
Posted on 6/11/10 at 12:06 pm to LSUSportsR4me
Posted on 6/11/10 at 12:06 pm to LSUSportsR4me
quote:
LSU was originally Deaf Valley because it was so loud.
It was never "deaf valley" There was a Deaf Valley Shell on Highland back in the 70s but that was about it. I have been around Tiger Stadium all my life and "deaf valley" was not in use.
1
Posted on 6/11/10 at 12:36 pm to TGFN57
something I read on a board long ago..
Baton Rouge( Red Stick )and therefore Tiger Stadium/Death Valley were built on a friendly boundary between 2 Indian tribes, which I believe were the Choctaw and Istrouma. The tree marking the boundary was a ceremonial butchering / sacrificial site for animals killed by the Indians. The dead animals were hung from the the tree (red stick) and 'cleaned' which is where the name 'Red (from the blood) Stick'/Baton Rouge originates. The area was also called 'Death Valley' by some of the early settlers due the sacrificial aspects of the 'red stick'. When Tiger Stadium was nick-named Death Valley (don't know the date), the reference was both to the rabid fans and the history of the 'Red Stick' area.
Baton Rouge( Red Stick )and therefore Tiger Stadium/Death Valley were built on a friendly boundary between 2 Indian tribes, which I believe were the Choctaw and Istrouma. The tree marking the boundary was a ceremonial butchering / sacrificial site for animals killed by the Indians. The dead animals were hung from the the tree (red stick) and 'cleaned' which is where the name 'Red (from the blood) Stick'/Baton Rouge originates. The area was also called 'Death Valley' by some of the early settlers due the sacrificial aspects of the 'red stick'. When Tiger Stadium was nick-named Death Valley (don't know the date), the reference was both to the rabid fans and the history of the 'Red Stick' area.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News