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EBERT VANBUREN-HALL OF FAME NOMINATION
Posted by Jxing75 on 10/14/12 at 12:14 pm
LSU is taking nominations for HALL of Fame.
The family of Ebert VanBuren, brother of Steve, would really appreciate any support in getting him into the Hall of Fame. We have been trying for years, with no luck. He is getting older, his health is declineing, and he deserves to be honored. Please write or email on behalf of Ebert Van Buren.
Here is list of his accomplishments:
Ebert is 87 and we are running out of time.
It would be great if we could get this done this year 2013.
We will need some letters from past LSU players and phone calls.
Will you be willing to help?
Can you send letters and have some of your LSU play mates help?
Here are some facts about Ebert:
• Born in British Honduras
• He and his family moved to New Orleans in 1940s
• Ebert was not an American citizen when he moved to New Orleans
• He never played high school football
• He served 4 years in the U.S. Army in WWII
• Fought again the Japanese, awarded the Bronze Medal of Honor, with 3 purple hearts, honorable discharge
• Was probably the most honored hero to enter LSU as a freshman in the history of LSU sports
• Was named to the Pro Football coaches All American Team
• Was recruited off of the New Orleans play ground to play for LSU Football
• Started 3 years at LSU 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950
• 1950 was named captain of the Cinderella team that played Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl
• 1950 was drafted by the NFL in his junior year but was declared not valid by the NFL
• 1951 was drafted by Philadelphia Eagles 1st round and also drafted by the Canadian League
• Signed with the Eagles and played 3 years, was named to the Pro Bowl in 1951 his coach removed his name and place his best friend in Ebert's place
• A graduate of LSU in physiology and received a masters degree, an honor student
• Worked as a psychologist in the prisons and military bases
• Received a PHD and is still an active psychologist in Monroe, Louisiana
• Has lived all of his life in Louisiana with the exception of the 3 years in Philadelphia and a short time in Mississippi
• Has five children, 4 girls and a son
• Attends all ceremonies at LSU when invited by the athletic office
Email Joe Alleva: athletics@lsu.edu
These are the people I have tried to get involved:
Ricky Chapman
LSU National L Club President
P.O. Box 25095
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5095
rickychatman37@aol.com
(He met Ebert is 100% behind us to get him into the Hall of Fame.)
LSU National L Club
Ashley Winning
P. O. Box 25095
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5095
2inning@lau.edu
(We also met her and she knows about Ebert, she said it was too late for 2009 but start now for 2010.)
LSU Athletic Department
P.O. Box 25095
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5095
(225) 578-8001
Joe Alleva Athletic Director- (225) 578-3600
Michael Bonnette Associate AD/ Sports Information Director- (225) 578-8226
The family of Ebert VanBuren, brother of Steve, would really appreciate any support in getting him into the Hall of Fame. We have been trying for years, with no luck. He is getting older, his health is declineing, and he deserves to be honored. Please write or email on behalf of Ebert Van Buren.
Here is list of his accomplishments:
Ebert is 87 and we are running out of time.
It would be great if we could get this done this year 2013.
We will need some letters from past LSU players and phone calls.
Will you be willing to help?
Can you send letters and have some of your LSU play mates help?
Here are some facts about Ebert:
• Born in British Honduras
• He and his family moved to New Orleans in 1940s
• Ebert was not an American citizen when he moved to New Orleans
• He never played high school football
• He served 4 years in the U.S. Army in WWII
• Fought again the Japanese, awarded the Bronze Medal of Honor, with 3 purple hearts, honorable discharge
• Was probably the most honored hero to enter LSU as a freshman in the history of LSU sports
• Was named to the Pro Football coaches All American Team
• Was recruited off of the New Orleans play ground to play for LSU Football
• Started 3 years at LSU 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950
• 1950 was named captain of the Cinderella team that played Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl
• 1950 was drafted by the NFL in his junior year but was declared not valid by the NFL
• 1951 was drafted by Philadelphia Eagles 1st round and also drafted by the Canadian League
• Signed with the Eagles and played 3 years, was named to the Pro Bowl in 1951 his coach removed his name and place his best friend in Ebert's place
• A graduate of LSU in physiology and received a masters degree, an honor student
• Worked as a psychologist in the prisons and military bases
• Received a PHD and is still an active psychologist in Monroe, Louisiana
• Has lived all of his life in Louisiana with the exception of the 3 years in Philadelphia and a short time in Mississippi
• Has five children, 4 girls and a son
• Attends all ceremonies at LSU when invited by the athletic office
Email Joe Alleva: athletics@lsu.edu
These are the people I have tried to get involved:
Ricky Chapman
LSU National L Club President
P.O. Box 25095
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5095
rickychatman37@aol.com
(He met Ebert is 100% behind us to get him into the Hall of Fame.)
LSU National L Club
Ashley Winning
P. O. Box 25095
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5095
2inning@lau.edu
(We also met her and she knows about Ebert, she said it was too late for 2009 but start now for 2010.)
LSU Athletic Department
P.O. Box 25095
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5095
(225) 578-8001
Joe Alleva Athletic Director- (225) 578-3600
Michael Bonnette Associate AD/ Sports Information Director- (225) 578-8226
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LSU is taking nominations for HALL of Fame.
The family of Ebert VanBuren, brother of Steve, would really appreciate any support in getting him into the Hall of Fame. We have been trying for years, with no luck. He is getting older, his health is declineing, and he deserves to be honored. Please write or email on behalf of Ebert Van Buren.
Here is list of his accomplishments:
Ebert is 87 and we are running out of time.
It would be great if we could get this done this year 2013.
We will need some letters from past LSU players and phone calls.
Will you be willing to help?
Can you send letters and have some of your LSU play mates help?
Here are some facts about Ebert:
• Born in British Honduras
• He and his family moved to New Orleans in 1940s
• Ebert was not an American citizen when he moved to New Orleans
• He never played high school football
• He served 4 years in the U.S. Army in WWII
• Fought again the Japanese, awarded the Bronze Medal of Honor, with 3 purple hearts, honorable discharge
• Was probably the most honored hero to enter LSU as a freshman in the history of LSU sports
• Was named to the Pro Football coaches All American Team
• Was recruited off of the New Orleans play ground to play for LSU Football
• Started 3 years at LSU 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950
• 1950 was named captain of the Cinderella team that played Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl
• 1950 was drafted by the NFL in his junior year but was declared not valid by the NFL
• 1951 was drafted by Philadelphia Eagles 1st round and also drafted by the Canadian League
• Signed with the Eagles and played 3 years, was named to the Pro Bowl in 1951 his coach removed his name and place his best friend in Ebert's place
• A graduate of LSU in physiology and received a masters degree, an honor student
• Worked as a psychologist in the prisons and military bases
• Received a PHD and is still an active psychologist in Monroe, Louisiana
• Has lived all of his life in Louisiana with the exception of the 3 years in Philadelphia and a short time in Mississippi
• Has five children, 4 girls and a son
• Attends all ceremonies at LSU when invited by the athletic office
Email Joe Alleva: athletics@lsu.edu
These are the people I have tried to get involved:
Ricky Chapman
LSU National L Club President
P.O. Box 25095
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5095
rickychatman37@aol.com
(He met Ebert is 100% behind us to get him into the Hall of Fame.)
LSU National L Club
Ashley Winning
P. O. Box 25095
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5095
2inning@lau.edu
(We also met her and she knows about Ebert, she said it was too late for 2009 but start now for 2010.)
LSU Athletic Department
P.O. Box 25095
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5095
(225) 578-8001
Joe Alleva Athletic Director- (225) 578-3600
Michael Bonnette Associate AD/ Sports Information Director- (225) 578-8226
(We spoke to Alleva in person and he acted as if he had no idea what the process was!)
The family of Ebert VanBuren, brother of Steve, would really appreciate any support in getting him into the Hall of Fame. We have been trying for years, with no luck. He is getting older, his health is declineing, and he deserves to be honored. Please write or email on behalf of Ebert Van Buren.
Here is list of his accomplishments:
Ebert is 87 and we are running out of time.
It would be great if we could get this done this year 2013.
We will need some letters from past LSU players and phone calls.
Will you be willing to help?
Can you send letters and have some of your LSU play mates help?
Here are some facts about Ebert:
• Born in British Honduras
• He and his family moved to New Orleans in 1940s
• Ebert was not an American citizen when he moved to New Orleans
• He never played high school football
• He served 4 years in the U.S. Army in WWII
• Fought again the Japanese, awarded the Bronze Medal of Honor, with 3 purple hearts, honorable discharge
• Was probably the most honored hero to enter LSU as a freshman in the history of LSU sports
• Was named to the Pro Football coaches All American Team
• Was recruited off of the New Orleans play ground to play for LSU Football
• Started 3 years at LSU 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950
• 1950 was named captain of the Cinderella team that played Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl
• 1950 was drafted by the NFL in his junior year but was declared not valid by the NFL
• 1951 was drafted by Philadelphia Eagles 1st round and also drafted by the Canadian League
• Signed with the Eagles and played 3 years, was named to the Pro Bowl in 1951 his coach removed his name and place his best friend in Ebert's place
• A graduate of LSU in physiology and received a masters degree, an honor student
• Worked as a psychologist in the prisons and military bases
• Received a PHD and is still an active psychologist in Monroe, Louisiana
• Has lived all of his life in Louisiana with the exception of the 3 years in Philadelphia and a short time in Mississippi
• Has five children, 4 girls and a son
• Attends all ceremonies at LSU when invited by the athletic office
Email Joe Alleva: athletics@lsu.edu
These are the people I have tried to get involved:
Ricky Chapman
LSU National L Club President
P.O. Box 25095
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5095
rickychatman37@aol.com
(He met Ebert is 100% behind us to get him into the Hall of Fame.)
LSU National L Club
Ashley Winning
P. O. Box 25095
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5095
2inning@lau.edu
(We also met her and she knows about Ebert, she said it was too late for 2009 but start now for 2010.)
LSU Athletic Department
P.O. Box 25095
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5095
(225) 578-8001
Joe Alleva Athletic Director- (225) 578-3600
Michael Bonnette Associate AD/ Sports Information Director- (225) 578-8226
(We spoke to Alleva in person and he acted as if he had no idea what the process was!)
Thank you. We are extremely grateful. My uncle Ebert has been reading this thread and he so proud of the wonderful things that are being said about his brother, steve.
LSU has sent us a message that his name was not submitted, this is bullshite BC we have sent letters as well as other football players. They said they might consider next year. I love my uncle Ebert with all my heart and it saddens me to say this but his Health is not good, and why can't LSU make an exception for a man that truly deserves this honor. More importantly he deserves to be able to personally be there for this. What good is it if he is not alive. I hate to say that but its true.I urge everyone to please contact LSU in hopes of getting EBERT VANBUREN INTO THE HALL OF FAME THIS YEAR!!!
re: R.I.P. Steve Van Buren
Posted by Jxing75 on 8/24/12 at 4:27 pm to hondurantiger
His Brother, Ebert Van Buren was also an Hondurian and played for LSU
He wanted to be inducted while Steve was still alive but LSU keeps pushing it back. Please write to LSU on Ebert's behalf.
Here are some facts about Ebert:
• Born in British Honduras
• He and his family moved to New Orleans in 1940s
• Ebert was not an American citizen when he moved to New Orleans
• He never played high school football
• He served 4 years in the U.S. Army in WWII
• Fought again the Japanese, awarded the Bronze Medal of Honor, with 3 purple hearts, honorable discharge
• Was probably the most honored hero to enter LSU as a freshman in the history of LSU sports
• Was named to the Pro Football coaches All American Team
• Was recruited off of the New Orleans play ground to play for LSU Football
• Started 3 years at LSU 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950
• 1950 was named captain of the Cinderella team that played Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl
• 1950 was drafted by the NFL in his junior year but was declared not valid by the NFL
• 1951 was drafted by Philadelphia Eagles 1st round and also drafted by the Canadian League
• Signed with the Eagles and played 3 years, was named to the Pro Bowl in 1951 his coach removed his name and place his best friend in Ebert's place
• A graduate of LSU in physiology and received a masters degree, an honor student
• Worked as a psychologist in the prisons and military bases
• Received a PHD and is still an active psychologist in Monroe, Louisiana
• Has lived all of his life in Louisiana with the exception of the 3 years in Philadelphia and a short time in Mississippi
• Has five children, 4 girls and a son
• Attends all ceremonies at LSU when invited by the athletic office
• Born in British Honduras
• He and his family moved to New Orleans in 1940s
• Ebert was not an American citizen when he moved to New Orleans
• He never played high school football
• He served 4 years in the U.S. Army in WWII
• Fought again the Japanese, awarded the Bronze Medal of Honor, with 3 purple hearts, honorable discharge
• Was probably the most honored hero to enter LSU as a freshman in the history of LSU sports
• Was named to the Pro Football coaches All American Team
• Was recruited off of the New Orleans play ground to play for LSU Football
• Started 3 years at LSU 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950
• 1950 was named captain of the Cinderella team that played Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl
• 1950 was drafted by the NFL in his junior year but was declared not valid by the NFL
• 1951 was drafted by Philadelphia Eagles 1st round and also drafted by the Canadian League
• Signed with the Eagles and played 3 years, was named to the Pro Bowl in 1951 his coach removed his name and place his best friend in Ebert's place
• A graduate of LSU in physiology and received a masters degree, an honor student
• Worked as a psychologist in the prisons and military bases
• Received a PHD and is still an active psychologist in Monroe, Louisiana
• Has lived all of his life in Louisiana with the exception of the 3 years in Philadelphia and a short time in Mississippi
• Has five children, 4 girls and a son
• Attends all ceremonies at LSU when invited by the athletic office
Steve & Ebert VanBuren 1951 Signing day with Philadelphia EaglesSteve & Ebert Van Buren 1951 signing day with Philadelphia Eagles Picture
write to LSU athletics@lsu.edu to ask them to honor Ebert Van Buren in the Hall of Fame. They keep pushing his induction back. He is 87 years old and we (his family) want him to be honored this year!
Steve Van Buren great All-American Football player at LSU, died today at 91 years old in Pennsylvania. He was an NFL hall of famer. Steve & his brother, Ebert (my Uncle) moved to N.O. from Brit
ish Hoduras. Steve & Ebert Van Buren were the first brothers to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft until the Manning brothers. Steve & Ebert to this day, are the only brothers' to become starter
s in the NFL in their first year as Philadelphia Eagles. Dr. Ebert Van Buren (87), who has 5 children and lives in Monroe, LA. Ebert was an army veteran of WWII, received 3 purple hearts and bronze metal honor. He was also captain of LSU, All American but is still NOT in LSU Hall of Fame. Let's Honor the Van Buren Brothers by having Ebert join Steve as a member of LSU Hall of Fame this year. Please write in to LSU. The Van Buren Brothers' deserve to be in the LSU Hall of Fame together.
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