Once upon a time, Shreveport was known as the “Cradle of the Stars“. That started due in large part to the success of so many musical artists that gained international fame thanks to their appearance on the Louisiana Hayride. You can dig into some of the incredible music history and get absolutely blown away.
But, as cool as that is, musical talent isn’t the only thing Shreveport has produced. In fact, in more recent years, Shreveport has produced more top tier athletes than musicians. From Pro Bowlers to Olympic Gold Medalists to NBA champions, Shreveport has been a breeding ground for world class athletes.
Shreveport’s Sports Success
Louisiana, as a whole, produces tons of top-tier athletes. But, while most people think South Louisiana when it comes to pro athletes, Shreveport isn’t too shabby in its own right.
Pick a sport, any sport, and I’d bet there’s a world class athlete that calls Shreveport home. Golf? We got Hal Sutton, David Toms and Sam Burns…