Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2007-06-24

Duration: 00:06:38

Subjects: Sutton, Hal | Sports | GOLF | Philanthropists

Contributors:

• Courtney, Beth Host
• Pierson, Jay Interviewee
• Toms, David Interviewee
• Paine, Joe Interviewee
• Sutton, Hal Speaker

This segment from the 2007 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Hal Sutton accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Sutton, a native of Shreveport, is a professional golfer and philanthropist. Through the Hal Sutton Foundation, he helped fund the Sutton’s Children’s Medical Center in Shreveport. The profile includes interviews with Jay Pierson, his friend, David Toms, professional golfer, and Dr. Joe Paine, the president and CEO of CHRISTUS Shumpert. Host: Beth Courtney