René A. Messa

René A. Messa was a college football player. He was a prominent running back for the LSU Tigers of Louisiana State University,[1] selected All-Southern in 1904.[2] He later played for the University of Havana, which played LSU in the Bacardi Bowl in 1907.[3] He also punted.[4]

René A. Messa
LSU Tigers
PositionHalfback, Fullback
Personal information
Born:c. 1882
Santiago, Cuba
Career history
College
Career highlights and awards

References
  1. "LSU Football All-Time Letterwinners - LSUsports.net - The Official Web Site of LSU Tigers Athletics". www.lsusports.net. Archived from the original on 2015-04-09.
  2. "Football in the South". The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide: 161. 1904.
  3. "Tiger Den Article - Golden Football Magazine".
  4. "Alabama the Victor". The Times-Democrat. December 3, 1904 – via Newspapers.com. open access


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