And The Valley Shook · May 1, 2019
History Class: Biff Jones and TP Heard 1932-35
LSUsports.net 1933 NCAA Track National ChampionsIf the first few years of the Kingfish’s dominance of LSU was exciting, that was nothing compared to what would happen over the last years of his life. The brief tenure of Biff Jones can arguably be described as the most exciting and impactful four years in LSU athletics history.
LSU would join the newly formed SEC in 1933, and proceed to go on an eighteen game unbeaten streak. The football team would make a high profile hire and then come back home to a loyal son of Louisiana. All the while Huey Long plotted and schemed, while his Athletic Director conjured Long’s visions into reality.
Biff Jones Takes the Job