Juan Pierre
Louisiana Legends Gala
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2017-04-11
Duration: 00:07:17
Subjects: Pierre, Juan | Sports | Baseball players
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Pierre, James Interviewee
- Boniol, Don Interviewee
- Boniol, Linda Interviewee
- Pierre, Derry Interviewee
- Pierre, Juan Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2017 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Juan Pierre accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Pierre, a native of Alexandria, played professional baseball for six teams from 2000-2013. He won the World Series in 2003 with the Florida Marlins. His profile includes interviews with: James Pierre, his father; Don Boniol, his high school baseball coach; Linda Boniol, his high school biology teacher; and Derry Pierre, his mother. Host: Beth Courtney