For The Louisiana Sports Writers Association
NATCHITOCHES, La. – Four of the great athletes and coaches involved in LSU Athletics headline the 2017 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction class announced on Wednesday.
LSU’s David Toms, whose 13 PGA Tour golf wins include a major championship, is joined by football and track great Eddie Kennison; iconic gymnastics coach D-D Breaux, in her 40th year leading the nationally respected program; and Raymond Didier, who has impressive LSU credentials coupled with coaching feats at Nicholls and UL Lafayette.
Also in the powerful induction class are nine-time Pro Bowl football star Ed Reed, three-time Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Calvin Borel, and World Series champ Juan Pierre.