Baseball: “The Tigue” – Photos from the early years

The Advertiser, June 3, 2016

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UL second baseman Billy Garcia, center, and a host of fired-up Ragin’ Cajuns baseball players celebrate David Oliver crossing the plate during the first year at the new field eventually known as Tigue Moore Field. Advertiser file photo.

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A Cajuns player beats the tag at home plate during a 1991 game at "Tigue" Moore Field. Advertiser file photo.

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Former UL outfielder Ruben Rodriguez dives back to first base. In this view of Tigue Moore Field in 1987 shows the leftfield line looking very different than the Tigue Moore Field of the past 20 years. Advertiser file photo.

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UL catcher Ken Meyers and pitcher Gary Haught get the call at home plate during a game in May of 1991 as "Tigue" Moore Field. Louisiana Tech players took issue with the call. Advertiser file photo.

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UL trainer Kelly Coley, left, and head coach Gene Shell get through a tense moment during the 1985 season. By that time, the dugout wasn’t yet sunken, but had been covered since the first few years of Tigue Moore Field. Advertiser file photo.

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The University of New Orleans visited the Cajuns at "Tigue" Moore Field in the mid-80s. Advertiser file photo.
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Pitcher Garrett O’Connor played for UL from 1982-85 and left as a second-round pick by the New York Yankees in 1985. Advertiser file photo.
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Oklahoma State All-American and current Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura visit "Tigue" Moore Field in 1988. Advertiser file photo.

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The Cajuns evade a pickoff move to first during a game in the early years of "Tigue" Moore Field. Advertiser file photo.
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Brad Kelley (25) who coached UL baseball in 1983-84, pays a visit to the mound. Advertiser file photo.
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Mel Didier (1) coached UL baseball in 1981-82, before moving on to become a notable scout for the Major Leagues. Advertiser file photo.
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Brad Habetz slides into home during a game at "Tigue" Moore Field in the late-’80s. Advertiser file photo.
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UL standouts Ken Meyers (13), Damian Grossie (8), and Tommy Bates (10) post on top of the first base dugout in preparation for the memorable 1991 season. Advertiser file photo.
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Judge Allen Badineaux, left, best man Mo Hannie, groom Papo Ramos, bride, Tina Giron and maid of honor  Kelly Broussard are part of a wedding at "Tigue" Moore Field. Ramos and Giron were married May 3, 1992, after an 8-6 win over Lamar. Advertiser file photo.
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Joe Waldron (22) exults in victory as teammates Greg (14), Mitch Duplantis (16) and Ted Hebert (37), after a 7-2 win over UNO in the American South Tournament championship in 1990. Advertiser file photo.