Bert Jones to have No. 7 jersey retired by LSU football in November
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Bert Jones, the first All-American quarterback in LSU history, will have his No. 7 jersey retired this fall. The ceremony is scheduled for November 14 when LSU hosts Texas. Jones earned All-American honors in 1972 and had a successful NFL career after being drafted second overall in 1973. His record at LSU includes a 27-8-1 win-loss record over three seasons and a notable 1,446-yard season with 14 touchdowns.
- •Bert Jones earned All-American honors at LSU in 1972.
- •His jersey retirement ceremony is set for November 14.
- •Jones holds a 27-8-1 record during his LSU career.
- •He was drafted second overall by the Baltimore Colts in 1973.
- •LSU has retired four other jerseys, including Billy Cannon's No. 20.
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Ruston alumnus Bert Jones to have jersey retired by LSU football
"Bert Jones, who earned All-American honors at LSU in 1972, will have his No. 7 jersey retired this fall.
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