Southeastern Athletics Hall of Fame
The only two-sport All-American in Southeastern history, Billy Ladner was a member of the Lions 1960 and 1961 football teams that won back-to-back Gulf States Conference championships. Ladner earned All-American honors in 1961, after leading to GSC in scoring, setting then-school records for touchdowns (10) and total points (66). The halfback also led the team in kick returns with a 26.3 yard average, intercepted 5 passes with a 43.2 yard interception return average and earned All-GSC honors in 1961. His 98-yard interception return versus Florence State in 1961 is the second longest in school history and his 95-yard kickoff return against Louisiana Tech later that season is the second longest in school history. Ladner was also a standout on the Lions baseball team, twice earning all-conference honors and being named All-American in 1961.
