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My favorite LSU player - Tommy Casanova
Posted on 7/19/10 at 8:52 pm
Posted on 7/19/10 at 8:52 pm
A post down the board asked about favorite players on opposing teams and I immediately thought of the great Tommy Casanova, LSU, no. 37.
For those of you who don't know, Casanova, was a great player, playing on offense, defense and special teams. He was a running back, punt returner, kick off returner, and defensive back. He played all those positions exceptionally well. All-American of course.
There is a prominent picture of Tommy in Mike Anderson's and last time I was there (with my children) I gave my children (Alabama fans) a short history lesson about this great football player.
Did anyone on this board ever see Tommy play? How is he doing? Is he revered by younger LSU fans? I hope so.
For those of you who don't know, Casanova, was a great player, playing on offense, defense and special teams. He was a running back, punt returner, kick off returner, and defensive back. He played all those positions exceptionally well. All-American of course.
There is a prominent picture of Tommy in Mike Anderson's and last time I was there (with my children) I gave my children (Alabama fans) a short history lesson about this great football player.
Did anyone on this board ever see Tommy play? How is he doing? Is he revered by younger LSU fans? I hope so.
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Posted on 7/19/10 at 8:53 pm to BamaJD88
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A post down the board asked about favorite players on opposing teams and I immediately thought of the great Tommy Casanova,
So you started your own thread on the subject?
Posted on 7/19/10 at 8:55 pm to theGarnetWay
Posted on 7/19/10 at 8:56 pm to BamaJD88
They let you have children?
Posted on 7/19/10 at 8:59 pm to BamaJD88
solid post gump 
I have a Casanova #37 jersey that my dad bought when he was at LSU in the 70s. i still wear it to at least one game a season.
I have a Casanova #37 jersey that my dad bought when he was at LSU in the 70s. i still wear it to at least one game a season.
Posted on 7/19/10 at 8:59 pm to BamaJD88
never saw him play but he is an all time great at LSU. heard many stories about him and he is in the new ring of honor type thing we have.
Posted on 7/19/10 at 9:01 pm to BamaJD88
Warren Capone.....Great LB and also played for the Bham Americans and Bham Vulcans. Played with a good friend of mine John Matlock.
Posted on 7/19/10 at 9:02 pm to plutonium55
ive met warren capone a few times.
Posted on 7/19/10 at 9:04 pm to heartbreakTiger
Posted on 7/19/10 at 9:05 pm to BamaJD88
also in the article it has what he is doing now days. id say he is pretty well off
Posted on 7/19/10 at 9:05 pm to heartbreakTiger
If you're a true football fan you appreciate good players even when they were opponents. Casanova was just one of those players who played so hard it was impossible not to respect him.
Archie Manning was a similar player. Every SEC fan loved Archie.
Archie Manning was a similar player. Every SEC fan loved Archie.
Posted on 7/19/10 at 9:10 pm to BamaJD88
Posted on 7/19/10 at 9:13 pm to BamaJD88
Posted on 7/19/10 at 9:24 pm to BamaJD88
Great post and thanks for remembering such an outstanding tiger! 3 time All American. One of the greatest to wear the uniform in my opinion. Fantastic punt returner as well, perhaps the best of his era. Wish we had him now
Posted on 7/19/10 at 9:33 pm to BamaJD88
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Did anyone on this board ever see Tommy play?
Many times....I especially enjoyed the 1970 arse kicking of OM when he returned two punts for TD's. He's one of the very best.
Posted on 7/19/10 at 10:13 pm to BamaJD88
Had his number retired in Tiger Stadium this past year
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