Louisiana
Former McNeese Football great Kerry Joseph inducted into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – Earlier Saturday morning former McNeese Quarterback Kerry Joseph was officially inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame alongside eight other athletes.
Joseph and the rest of the class had an introduction day on Thursday, along with the presentation of their Hall of Fame Jacket. During Joseph’s speech during the introduction day he touched on his determination and drive to be great.
“I just kept pushing myself and kept being determined, persevering, and whatever life threw at me, I was able to overcome. I was just able to find a way,” said Joseph. “It goes back to the way mom and dad raised us, when I really think about that journey, I think about as an 11-year-old kid being on the basketball court and my dad just pushing me to the point where I walked off the court crying, mom wasn’t very happy about that, but what he was doing was building that perseverance and that character.”
Joseph as a Cowboy finished his career as the all-time leader in passing and total yards, and then during his professional career as both an NFL and CFL player, he made a major impact. He first played with the Cincinnati Bengals as a quarterback, a slot receiver, a running back, and then he spent four years with the Seattle Seahawks as a safety.
After his formal induction, Joseph caught up with the media and explained just how emotional of a moment it was for him.
“I got a little teary-eyed, just thinking about the accomplishment, thought about my dad not being here to experience it with us, but it was an emotional moment because you put in the work, you don’t think about these types of accolades, you just think about winning, when you realize the hard work that you’ve put into it, the sacrifices that you have made, you’ll appreciate being recognized and being part of a great family of hall of famers in Louisiana that have come before,” said Joseph. “I mean with this accomplishment, I have a lot of people that come in the hall of fame with me, from family, friends, teammates, coaches, everybody.”
Kerry joins the Hall of Fame with the likes of New Orleans Saints and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Drew Brees, LSU and WNBA standout and Olympic Gold Medal winner Seimone Augustus, UFC champion Daniel Cormier, high school coaching legend Frank Monica; LSU and Olympic wrestler Kevin Jackson; horse racing jockey champion Ray Sibille, Grambling baseball coaching legend Wilbert Ellis, Tulane basketball coaching great Perry Clark, and award-winning Louisiana sports writers Bobby Ardoin and Ron Higgins.
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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