Here's a look at the 2024 Krewe of Hercules Royal Court

Colin Campo, Houma Courier-Thibodaux Daily Comet
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Krewe of Hercules 2024 Royal Court.
Krewe of Hercules 2024 Royal Court.

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Jun 26, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; LSU Tigers second baseman Gavin Dugas (8) celebrates after winning the College World Series over the Florida Gators at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; LSU Tigers second baseman Gavin Dugas (8) celebrates after winning the College World Series over the Florida Gators at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

The "Houma Hammer," Gavin Joseph Dugas was a member of the LSU baseball team that won the 2023 NCAA Men's College World Series.

Dugas is a native of Houma who attended Houma Christian High School, and was part of the LSU baseball team that won the NCAA Men’s College World Series over Florida in game three of the series with an 18-4 score last June. During his time with LSU, he wore the No. 8 jersey for two seasons. Dugas was the SEC’s RBI leader, with 66. During the 2023 season, Gavin had 17 home runs and 46 RBIs.

He graduated from LSU in 2022 with a degree in sport administration. He earned SEC Academic Honor Roll in 2020, 2021, and 2022. The “Houma Hammer” was recently selected in the sixth round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Washington Nationals.

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02/17/06 - Neaux Fear Float Captain Nelson Kramer (center), of Houma, part of the Krewe of Hercules, throws back jello-shots with krewe members after a hearty breakfast at the Jolly Inn on Barrow Street early Friday morning.
02/17/06 - Neaux Fear Float Captain Nelson Kramer (center), of Houma, part of the Krewe of Hercules, throws back jello-shots with krewe members after a hearty breakfast at the Jolly Inn on Barrow Street early Friday morning.

Nelson Kramer Jr. is a 1970 graduate of Terrebonne High school, who also attended Nichols State University. Nelson was drafted into the U.S. Army and is a Vietnam veteran. He has been married for 51 years, has three children and eight grandchildren. Nelson worked for Columbia Gulf for 42 years and has been retired for 10 years. He has been a member of Hercules for 34 years. He currently serves as vice president of Hercules.

This article originally appeared on The Courier: Here's a look at the Krewe of Hercules Royal Court, 2024