Northeast
Sports
Retired Jerseys
Northeast athletic department officials have announced the retirement of nine jerseys worn by former Tiger athletes who played or are currently playing on the professional level.
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David “Nub” Strickland (‘55) Holly Springs Denver Broncos (NFL)
Adrian Smith (‘56) Kirksey, KY Cincinnati Royals (NBA)
Mike Williams (‘81) Atmore, AL Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
Jackie Perry (‘86) Jackson, TN Int’l Women’s Basketball League
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Jerome Woods (‘93) Memphis, TN Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)
Mitch McNeely (‘94) New Albany Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB)
Dontae Jones (‘95) Nashville, TN New York Knicks (NBA)
Michael Boireau (‘98) North Miami, FL Minnesota Vikings (NFL)
Qyntel Woods (‘02) Memphis, TN Portland Trailblazers (NBA)
Boa-Viagem, Portugal
Go, Fight, Win “Go --- Tigers, We’re behind you. Fight --- till the battle’s over. Win --- for --- the pride of Northeast Gain the Victory! Go!......................... Fight!..................... Win!....................... N.E.M.C.C. Lyrics by former Northeast director of bands and ‘74 alumnus Ricky Bishop. Sung to the tune of “The Victors,” (L.Elbel) the University of Michigan fight song.
Northeast Mississippi Community College
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