South Carolina is making legendary alumnus Tommy Suggs a prominent part of the school’s gameday tradition, announcing Friday that the central promenade at Gamecock Park, which players walk-through before home games, will be named after Suggs.
.@UofSC approves naming central promenade at Gamecock Park (where players walk) after broadcaster/fmr QB Tommy Suggs pic.twitter.com/CRjwesK7MM
— Andy Shain (@AndyShain) June 24, 2016
Suggs was the starting quarterback for South Carolina from 1968-70, leading the Gamecocks to an ACC championship in 1969. He has been part of USC’s radio broadcast team since 1973.
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