Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics

Ronnie Hornsby made an immediate impact at Southeastern after an outstanding prep career in which he led the State in rushing yardage his senior season at Greensburg High School. As a four-year starter at linebacker for the Lions, Hornsby was a three-time all-Gulf States Conference selection, honored in 1968, 1969 and 1970 and was the outstanding lineman in the conference in 1969. He finished his career with seven interceptions and was the leading tackler on the squad each year. He earned all-America honors following his senior season of 1970 and participated in the North-South all-star game scoring the South's only TD on an interception return. He is one of two Lion football players to have his jersey retired. He was drafted in the third round by the New York and played in the NFL for four seasons.