LULING, Louisiana -- The San Francisco 49ers are a perfect five-for-five playing for the Super
Bowl title. A native New Orleanian, Nate Singleton, was a part of the last Super
Bowl win by the Niners in Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami on January 29, 1995.
There was quite a bit of talent on the west bank of New Orleans in 1987. Quarterback Leonard Valentine as
well as Mike Riley were at John Ehret. West Jeff was blessed with Glenn Montgomery, Simmie Carter and Elfred Payton.
But wide receiver Nate Singleton, quarterback Shawn Buras and cornerback Leo
Addison more than held their own while plying their trade at L.W. Higgins. Nate
was recognized for his abilities with the Hurricanes earning All-District,
All-State, All-Metro and even prep All-American in some circles .
Singleton performed so expertly that his jersey number (#82) was retired by
Higgins following his high school graduation. Offers rolled in from an
assortment of colleges .
"LSU, Ole Miss, Notre Dame and Illinois offered," Nate said. "At LSU, the
timing was perfect. Wendell Davis was leaving and (freshmen) Todd Kinchen was
arriving," Nate Singleton remembered, but his decision surprised some. "It was
past signing day. I had an uncle that had gone to Grambling. I loved my
experience at Grambling, but if I had to do it again, I would have gone to
LSU."
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