Thanks- great stuff - that Jesuit/Holy Cross pipeline was

Thanks- great stuff - that Jesuit/Holy Cross pipeline was
by JohnCardinalOHara (2020-07-31 21:45:54)

In reply to: Ecuyer was co-captain of the '58 Irish/2 time AA, wrestler posted by olson

really something. And Norbert Roy- a name from the past- I think he was Billy Cannon's teammate at Istrouma. His uncle, Alvin Roy, had a gym in Baton Rouge and was a pioneer in weight training and isometric exercises for athletes- guys like Bob Petit, Billy Cannon, and Norb Roy. You could do a story on that one day. Fascinating stuff. Olson, you are the master. The New Orleans/Baton Rouge to ND (Catholic school) connection is fascinating. IN the 50s and 60s, the Jesuit vs Holy Cross game at City Park (Tad Gormley) stadium would draw 30,000 people. It would be carried live on WWL (Loyola's own radio and TV station).

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The ND-LA connection in general, beyond sports, is so - Raoul 2020-08-01 11:58:18
- The ND-SC games in LA were magical. - mkovac 2020-08-03 00:33:31
- 7 Laetare Medal winners from Louisiana, including 2 of the - johncardinalohara 2020-08-01 15:39:53
  - That is a great stat * - Raoul 2020-08-01 15:50:16