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Jessie Burton Honored in McNeese Hall of Fame | Lake Charles News
Jessie Burton, McNeese’s legendary former running back whose career was cut short by injury, is being honored with a Hall of Fame induction — a fitting and emotional capstone to his football journey. As a freshman in 1998, he shattered state records with seven rushing touchdowns in one game and went on to rush for over 1,100 yards and 18 touchdowns, a school record still shared today. With 2,637 career rushing yards, he ranks among McNeese’s all-time greats. Burton called the honor surreal, deeply humbling, and a validation of his hard work — especially alongside icons like Buford Jordan and…
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