Former LSU running back Charles Alexander, who played four years for the Tigers between 1975-1978, will have his No. 4 retired by LSU during the 2025 season.

Alexander was the first 4,000-yard rusher in Southeastern Conference history, and was also selected twice as a Consensus All-American, while also earning two First-team All-SEC nominations in 1977 and 1978.

Alexander, 67, is one of 10 two-time FIrst-Team All-Americans in school history, and set 27 records during his time in the purple and gold, three of which still stand today. He hold sthe records for most rushes in a game (43), most yards in a season (1,686) and the most yards per game in a season (153.3), all of which were set during Alexanders junior year in 1977.

Known for his unique running style, “Alexander The Great” was named a finalist for the Hesiman Trophy twice in ‘77 and ‘78, finishing behind fellow running back’s Earl Campbell and Billy Sims.

The Galveston, Texas native would be drafted with the 12th overall pick in the 1979 NFL draft by the Cincinnatiti Bengals, and carried the ball in the Bengals’ Super Bowl XVI loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

In 1989, Alexander would be inducted into the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame, and in 2012, he became the eighth former LSU football player inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Alexander’s No. 4 was most recently worn during the 2024 season by wide receiver C.J. Daniels and defensive end Bradyn Swinson.

Alexander joins Billy Cannon (No. 20), Tommy Casanova (No. 37), and his running back’s coach during his time at LSU, Jerry Stovall (No. 21).