Number 43

[cajun tom]

42 < > 44

Can anyone think of a former Ragin Cajun who wore number 43?

[Bankruptcyman]

In 1974 William "Happy" Hairston wore # 43. Happy was a 6'3' cornerback from Columbus, Ohio. For those at the 1974 Tulane game you might remember Happy as the guy who just missed blocking the winning field goal.

[Bankruptcyman]

In 1975 and 1976 #43 was worn by Walt Slattery one of the JC players from Arizona. Walt started at slotback but was later moved to tight end. Walt was from Valentine Nebraska and originally signed with Nebraska but went to a JC and then USL. Walt had the best hands of anyone I have ever seen. He went weeks without dropping a pass . . . I don't mean just in a game . . . I mean in practice, drills, skelton . . . anytime. If the ball was close Walt caught it.

[BrudaCajun]

Burkhalter!

[cajun4life]

Matt Ceslack

[Boomer]

_ In 1974 William "Happy" Hairston wore # 43. Happy was a 6'3' cornerback from Columbus, Ohio. For those at the 1974 Tulane game you might remember Happy as the guy who just missed blocking the winning field goal. _

He was called for pass interference on a pass that went into the seats at Tulane stadium-----wouldn't let us win!!!!!

[spearchucker]

Rocky Guidry FS/SS - former Breaux bridge quarterback that still holds the UL record in the javelin; qualified for the national championships twice in the event while at UL.

[spearchucker]