Bayne was responsible for helping to introduce the sport of football to the city of New Orleans with an inter-club game in 1892.
[6] That season, he arranged for his team to play Louisiana State on November 25 at Sportsman's Park in New Orleans.
[2] It was the initial season of football for LSU, and he made several trips to Baton Rouge to assist chemistry professor Charles E. Coates coach a team of cadets.
[8] Bayne agreed to coach both teams, and also handled ticket sales, construction of the goal posts, and officiating duties.
[10] After a one-year hiatus in which Fred Sweet coached the football team, Bayne returned to take the helm for the 1895 season.