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re: LSU great Jerry Stovall has died at age 85

Posted on 8/31/26 at 12:57 pm to
Posted by Ghost of Colby
Alberta, overlooking B.C.
Member since Jan 2009
16296 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 12:57 pm to
He was the third overall pick in the 1963 AFL draft (NY Jets).

Two days later the NFL held their draft, and Jerry was the second overall pick (St. Louis Cardinals).

He signed with St. Louis and made multiple Pro Bowls during his NFL career.
Posted by NorthEndZone
Member since Dec 2008
14835 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 12:57 pm to
Rest in peace, Coach!

Posted by Gorilla Ball
Az via La
Member since Feb 2006
13464 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:06 pm to
Class act
Saw him daily at spectrum fitness on Perkins rd. Always had time for a chat.
God Speed Jerry
Posted by Crawgator
Member since Aug 2026
27 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:06 pm to
An outstanding human and great representative for LSU. He will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP.
Posted by IM_4_LSU
McKinney, TX
Member since Mar 2014
15291 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:07 pm to
RIP
Posted by tigersbh
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
13545 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:08 pm to
Aw man, that makes me sad. I met him once. He was a great guy, and a good Christian man.
Posted by AlwysATgr
Member since Apr 2008
22073 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:08 pm to
Very classy man, all-time great Tiger, loved LSU, and a follower of Jesus.
Posted by themunch
in motion
Member since Jan 2007
73188 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:10 pm to
RIP
Posted by bdavids09
Member since Jun 2017
1680 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:21 pm to
Man Moscona breaks so many stories now. One of the best in the business
Posted by Bulldog55
Member since Nov 2023
465 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:26 pm to
RIP
Posted by ChestRockwell
In the heart of horse country
Member since Jul 2021
8121 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:28 pm to
Decent coach. What might have been if Bo Rein didn't die in that plane crash? The 1982 team was good enough to hang with Nebraska in the Orange bowl, losing by a point. The OPI was a horrible call.
Posted by thanksjhester
Sonic
Member since Jun 2009
5843 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:35 pm to
Great guy. I hunted with him asa kid over in gros tete. Prayers for his family.
Posted by LSUDad
Still on the move
Member since May 2004
63187 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:37 pm to
Years ago I worked for a major corporation. I was asked to represent them in the United Way Campaign. Also asked to oversee the campaign, Jerry Stovall. One of the best I’ve ever been associated with.

RIP Coach Stovall.
Posted by Good Times
Hill top in Tn
Member since Nov 2007
25190 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:39 pm to
quote:

should have won the Heisman his last year. I believe it was a QB from either of the Oregon universities. Stovall was playing both ways as well as returning punts. He was robbed by the West Coast voters.


Absolutely, Jerry should have won. He also punted.

I always felt the fact that his year in 61, was too close to Cannon’s Heisman, in 59.

Terry Baker, QB from Oregon St won.

Jerry teamed with Larry Wilson to produce on of the best secondaries for years at St Louis,Cardinals.

RIP Jerry #21. One of my all time favorites.

This post was edited on 8/31/26 at 1:44 pm
Posted by c on z
Zamunda
Member since Mar 2009
131673 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:57 pm to
RIP
Posted by blueridgeTiger
Granbury, TX
Member since Jun 2004
22455 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 2:00 pm to
I had a couple of classes with Jerry during his playing years. Real nice guy. RIP
Posted by bearhc
Member since Sep 2009
6028 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 2:11 pm to
Jerry is one of my favorite Tigers. He should have won the Heisman Trophy. I enjoyed watching him play for the St. Louis Cardinals in a secondary with Larry Wilson and Pat Fisher. I was in Birmingham when Jerry's Tigers put it on the Bear and his Crimson Tide.
Posted by OU812
Michigan
Member since Apr 2004
13773 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 2:11 pm to
The pride of West Monroe and the greatest football player to ever play at West Monroe High School and there have been some great ones. RIP...
Posted by Old Money
Member since Sep 2012
42209 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 2:13 pm to
RIP
Posted by dukke v
PLUTO
Member since Jul 2006
216942 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 2:17 pm to
That 1982 team was legit great..
RIP coach.. this one hurts.
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