The Ragin' Cajuns take the field: L-R -
20 Larry Bolton, 18 Robbie Juul, 30 Delbert Deville, 42 Hank Hanna, 22 Robert Gill, 67 Dale Melancon, 79 Wayne Blair. |
Captains, Jim McMillan #53 & Rocky Self #12, walk out for the first coin toss at Cajun Field. |
A Cajun defender shows perfect tackling technique, with Larry Sikes #77 moving in to assist. |
Robert Gill #22, ball carrier. |
Notice yard markers are numbered at each multiple of 5. New trend? |
585th Game - September 25, 1971 Louisiana 21, Santa Clara 0 (First Game at Cajun Field) |
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Top photo: Tommie Rogers, #48, making tackle on first kick-off, also first game action play at Cajun Field. According to Tommie, Steve Johnson #29 tripped up the ball carrier and Tommie had his historic opportunity - "nailed him good." |
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