Fournette's jersey to be auctioned off for flood relief efforts on Saturday
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Nov 27, 2014; College Station, TX, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) rushes during the second quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Miles, Spurrier are also donating signed items for cause. Troy Taormina USA TODAY Sports
Leonard Fournette is getting his wish.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}In an incredibly grand gesture, his game-worn jersey (also signed) will be auctioned off to raise funds for the flooding victims in South Carolina. The LSU running back made his intentions publicly known after the 45-24 victory over the Gamecocks earlier in October. As such, the auction for the jersey will begin on Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m. CT, and will end Monday at 11:00 a.m. CT. The opening bid for the item will be $7,000.
If you're in the market for more memorabilia, both Les Miles and Steve Spurrier have gotten involved with the efforts. Each coach will sign a football helmet from their respective (and former) schools.
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This surely hits home for Fournette. Stranded for days after Hurricane Katrina first hit, he knows what it means to be displaced via a natural disaster. Credit him and the coaches for using their platforms for a wonderful cause.