2023 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Yearbook

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On Behalf of the Late LTC Robert L. Rollins Congratulations to the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Class of 2023.

Congratulations to the eight 2023 inductees to the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Sports Hall of Fame. Your recognition and enshrinement add to an illustrious list of FAMU athletes, coaches, financial contributors, and supporters, all of whom have distinguished themselves as exemplary.

On behalf of my late husband and FAMU Hall of Famer, LTC Robert L. “The Trapper” Rollins, who was the longstanding Chair of the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Committee since its inception, and an integral part of its visionary launching, I would also like to express appreciation and congratulations to the entire current FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors. It was a pleasure for me to witness and support the vital efforts of the historic FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Committee for many years.

Continuation of this evolving and monumental ceremony speaks to your collective resolve and dedication.

Bob would be elated and extremely proud.

We salute the well-deserved special recognitions on behalf of the late Kenneth “Ken” Riley for his Pro-Football Hall of Fame induction, and former FAMU General Counsel, Attorney Bishop Hollifield, for his contributions to FAMU athletics. Again, best wishes to all 2023 inductees.

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With Rattler Pride, Mrs. Vertia M. Rollins & Family

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HISTORY

Hansel E. Tookes Speak of Florida A&M University and you call to mind an institution of academic excellence whose tradition in athletics has been equally superb.

Florida A&M University has a firm and admirable reputation and tradition in athletics - molded over many years by many, many people.

People on gridiron, diamond, track and field. People, some who received plaudits; others who were unsung.

Yet all determined, all gifted, all creative, and all strong in their ability and willingness to contribute individually and in unison to their school, their contest, their sport.

When he took over as athletics director in 1973, Hansel E. Tookes became aware of a void in the recognition of the many fine people whose contributions to F AMU Athletics and the world of sports, generally, have been remarkably noteworthy.

It was this awareness that led Tookes to conceive the Florida A&M Sports Hall of Fame. ‘’We have produced, or have been touched by, many great athletes and contributors to sports,” said Tookes.

“Our sportsmen have been honored in the state, the nation and internationally,” he added. “Now it is time we recognize these individuals in a manner of permanence.”

Tookes felt that the creation of a FAMU Sports Hall of Fame would give the University means of recognizing her sons and daughters in the pattern of other established methods of enshrinement.

Then FAMU President Benjamin L. Perry, Jr. Ph.D., was intrigued by this opportunity for the University to recognize its’ own, and gave his blessing and approval for pursuant action.

Tookes decided to form a committee, one whose makeup encompassed as full awareness of FAMU and her traditions as well as broad knowledge of athletics.

The committee would also represent the various eras of FAMU’s history, Tookes perceived, and each member should be easily accessible.

That original committee in 1976 was comprised of Sylvester L. Beasley, George Brown, Harold Clack, Rudolph Givens, Robert P. Griffin, Alfred Lawson, Phillip J. Nelson, Robert L. Rollins and Ezekiel Sims.

Their task of selecting the first persons for induction into the Florida A&M Sports Hall Fame was not easy.

But from the start, each member agreed on one basic criterion that each inductee represent the best that is recognizable in their area of contribution and that enshrinement would cover three elements of athletic endeavor - the coach, the athlete, and the supporter.

Many names received mention and consideration in the Committee’s deliberations, which consumed much thought and time. The results of those deliberations was universally recognizable as the summit of athletic excellence.

Since then, nearly 300 persons have been inducted into the Hall.

Among them are some of the great names in American sports, persons such as trailblazing tennis pioneer Althea Gibson; track and professional football star Robert “Bullet Bob” Hayes; major league baseball all-star Andre Dawson; major league baseball management pioneer William “Bill” Lucas; and football coaching great A.S. “Jake” Gaither, just to name a few.

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September 22, 2023 Ms. Tiffani-Dawn B. Sykes Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY AD’s letter Lua S. Bartley Women’s Athletic Complex Tallahassee, Florida 32307 Dear Enshrinement Attendees, On behalf of the Florida A&M University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, I welcome you to the 2023 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Enshrinement.

Every fall since 1976, the university has taken this special time out to pay tribute to the over 250 Hall members, and usher in a new class of all-time great student-athletes, coaches, supporters and financial contributors whose efforts helped build on the matchless legacy of Rattler Athletics.

The persons we honor tonight have helped fashion a rich tapestry of competitive excellence that has brought great honor and glory back to our institution over the years to the tune of 14 national and 194 conference championships.

The FAMU Sports Hall of Fame counts among its’ membership some of greatest names in American Sports – amateur, professional and international – and it is against this backdrop of exceptionalism that we welcome you to witness the enshrinement of the newest members into our hallowed Hall.

Joining the illustrious ranks of Rattler Sports Legends as members of the Hall of Fame Class of 2023, are a collection of record-setting student-athletes – Patrick Bonner, Sr. (Football), Willie J. Brown, Jr. (Football), Brenda R. Fogle (Women’s Basketball), Terence Hinson (Men’s Track), Teresa R. Jenkins (Women’s Basketball), Nakia Linson (Women’s Track), Kenya Pereira (Women’s Softball), and Dr. Janelle R. Baker (Financial Supporter).

Again, welcome to Florida A&M University’s Sports Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend.

Sincerely, TIFFANI-DAWN B. SYKES Vice President/Director of Athletics

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Greetings to all,

December 1, 2023

It is with great pleasure that we welcome into the fold our new inductees into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame. Bringing in 8 new members to our sacred group is an honor that we as a committee take very seriously.

FAMU is steeped in athletics tradition of excellence. From legends of our first classes like Andre Dawson, Bob Hayes and Althea Gibson to members of our last induction class of Pam Reilly, Javaro Sims and Willie Mitchell, the standard of excellence remains high.

Since the early 1900s when Jubie Bragg accelerated the tiny athletics offerings FAMU produced, to his aggressive expansion of sports and elevation of resources devoted to it, FAMU has made quite a history in athletics to complement the world-class academic offerings of the university. Starting with Bill Bell who won the first football national championship with the Rattler Football team, continuing with Gokhan Ilmas and his 2022 SWAC champion women’s volleyball team, the goal has always been excellence.

It is my pleasure as chairman to personally welcome the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023. This year we welcome as athletes Patrick “Pat” Bonner (Football), Willie Brown (Football), Brenda R. Fogle (W Basketball), Terence Hinson (Track & Field), Teresa Jenkins (W Basketball), Nakia Linson (Track & Field), and Kenya Pereira (Softball). As a supporter of athletics, we salute Dr. Janelle Baker.

In my second year at the helm of the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame, it has been a pleasure to participate in the process from start to finish. We feel confident that our selection represents the best FAMU Athletics has to offer.

We hope that you all enjoy your time with us this weekend and look forward to more engagement with all of our FAMU Sports Hall of Famers in the very near future.

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Meet the Class of 2023

The FAMU Sports Hall of Fame held its 47th Enshrinement Weekend from Friday, September 22 through Saturday, September 23 on the University campus. The event was held at the Hansel E. Tookes, Sr. Recreation Center.

Also recognized by the Sports Hall of Fame committee this year was retired FAMU General Counsel Bishop Hollifield, whose persuasive legal appeal before the NCAA Membership Committee led to the Rattlers’ admission to Division I-AA.

THE 2023 HALL OF FAME CLASS The female athletes honored include star point guard Brenda R. Fogle of the 1980s women’s basketball teams; 6-6 center Teresa Jenkins, who led the nation in blocked shots in 1999; two-time Track and Field All-America Nakia Linson; and softball pitcher Kenya Pereira, a three-time MEAC Tournament MVP. The male athletes that were honored include record setting

1998 quarterback Patrick Bonner; hard-hitting gridiron defender Willie Brown of the 1980s; track and field phenom Terence Hinson.

The Hall also recognized Dr. Janelle Baker, a former Rattler Softball player, as this year’s Supporter.

Attending and supporting the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame was FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D, Vice Ppresident and Director of Athletics Tiffani-Dawn Sykes and Curtis “Koot” Taylor, President of the National Rattler “F” Club.

THE FAMU SPORTS HALL OF FAME BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Marvin E. Green, Jr., Chair Dr. Ebenezer Oriaku Ms. Claudette Farmer, Vice-Chair Mr. Alfred Washington Mary Hill Mrs. Veronica Wiggins Ms. Sarah J. Hill Yates Mrs. Bonita McCray-Williams Mr. Alvin Hollins, Jr. Mr. Vaughn Wilson Dr. Brian Lucas FSHOF 2023 Yearbook Layout.indd 7

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2023 FAMU SPORTS HALL OF FAME TRAILBLAZER

Former FAMU General Counsel Bishop Holifield, Esq.

The 2023 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Trailblazer Award was awarded to attorney Bishop Hollifield. Not only was he reknowned by the National Bar Association, but he was honored in some of the most elite organizations for both his innovation and professional demeanor.

Working at Florida A&M in 1978, it would take all of those skills to fight for FAMU Athletics.

Rudy Hubbard was coming off an undefeated 1977 championship year and the NCAA was establishing a new Division-I designation. The larger football schools would be in Division-I, but the next level of football would be the newly formed Division I-AA. The SWAC and MEAC all went up into I-AA from Division-II, but FAMU who was in the SIAC, desired to move to I-AA. The NCAA denied the

application.

It didn’t sit well with anyone at FAMU…not president Dr. Walter L. Smith, not athletic director Hansel Tookes and certainly not with Coach Hubbard.

It was decided that FAMU would challenge the NCAA in an appeal process. Many people warned FAMU not to try to appeal. They were scared that challenging the NCAA would upset them…but that certainly

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was not an issue on campus.

In stepped Bishop Hollifield to lead a case for the Rattlers to join I-AA. There was one catch, the NCAA would not allow an attorney to speak on the case. Only the university president would be allowed to present the case. Hollifield not only had to provide a solid case, but train Dr. Walter Smith to deliver it. Hollifield would only be allowed to argue the legalities.

Hegathered statistics from then sports information direc-

tor Roosevelt Wilson, got advice from legendary coach Jake Gaither, mixed in the wishes of athletic director Hansel Tookes and combined it all into a case for why FAMU should be admitted to Division I-AA. Still, even other HBCUs were afraid that a failed case by FAMU would put them in a bad light with the NCAA. Just weeks before the 1978 season, after Smith had presented the case, FAMU was informed that it was granted I-AA status. At the time it was

the biggest case any HBCU had ever won against the NCAA, who didn’t answer to anyone.

We know how the story ends. Hubbard and his Rattlers went on to win the 1978 NCAA Division I-AA national championship. It is a feat never repeated by any HBCU. While that was a historic achievement, without the ingenuity, wisdom and diligence of Bishop Hollifield to fight for what was right, FAMU would never have had the chance to compete for the championship.

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ALTHEA GIBSON

first black woman to win wimbledon

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ROBERT “BOB” HAYES

only person to win an olympic gold medal and a superbowl championship

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A HISTORY of ExcellenCE

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very athletic program or team can point to one or more performers who are head and shoulders above the rest, and who often go on to distinguish themselves on the larger stage.

Althea Gibson, the forerunner of Arthur Ashe, and later the Williams Sisters, was the first Black tennis player to breakthrough in the major tennis tournaments, capturing the Italian, Australian, French, U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the late 1950s.

T h e penultimate victories at Wimbledon in 1957 and 1958 erased any doubts as to the supreme talents she possessed, and Gibson left the tennis tour to embark on a successful stint on the Ladies’ Professional Golf tour.

Her courageous performances in the face of racism has made her

an inspirational and enduring symbol for Black athletes.

Robert “Bullet Bob” Hayes, the scintillating speedster from Jacksonville, Florida reigned for many years as the first and only athlete to be a world champion in two sports - track and football. Hayes, who shattered world records in track, completed his meteoric ascent in the world of track and field with a double gold medal performance in the 1964 Tokyo Games -winning

the 100 meter dash, and running anchor on the 4x100 relay - performances which remain one of the greatest in Olympic history.

Hayes parlayed his sprinter’s speed and football skills into an All-Pro career as a receiver in the NFL, helping lead Dallas to a Super Bowl win in 1973, and in the process earning a place in Pro Football’s Hall of Fame in 2009.

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Rudy Hubbard and the 1978 NCAA I-AA National Champions

FAMU Wrestling Team

William “Bill” Lucas, the first F AMU Baseball player drafted by a professional team (Milwaukee Braves in 1958), rose through the ranks of the Braves’ organization to become the first Black general manager of a Major League Baseball team.

Lucas, a sparkling middle infielder, whose pro playing career was cut short by a knee injury, embarked on a career path in management which led him to the front office when the franchise moved to Atlanta.

In 1976, he was named general

manager by owner Ted Turner, and despite his untimely death three years later, his moves to rebuild the franchise from top to bottom turned the Braves into consistent contenders by the early 1980s.

Jake Gaither, who would take the wheel in 1945, steering the program to one of the greatest runs in college football history. Gaither won 203 games in 25 years, producing 36 All-Americans, including NFL Hall of Famer Bob Hayes, College Hall of Fame running back Willie Galimore (1999), and-

three-time AllAmerican center Curtis Miranda, while also winning six national titles and bringing home 23 conference championships.

Ohio State graduate Rudy Hubbard, the second OSU alum (Bill Bell was the first) to helm the Rattlers, steered FAMU back to the top, going 30-5 in his first five years with an undefeated season, two national titles and an upset of Miami.

Hubbard’s 12-year tenure produced the school’s first College Hall of Fame player, All-America Tyrone McGriff 1996), ushering FAMU into Division I football in 1978, by winning the inaugural NCAA Division I-AA national title.

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Enshrinement Gallery

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Enshrinement Gallery

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PATRICK BONNER FOOTBALL

Patrick Bonner set college football on fire at FAMU in the 1998 season, leading the Rattlers to a Top Ten national ranking, an 11-2 record, capped by the school’s first NCAA playoff win (27-17 over Troy State) since the 1978 national championship game.

Bonner’s exceptional talents were on display as the transfer quarterback from Temple University in the fall of 1998, when he assumed the team’s starting quarterback job after a record-setting performance in Game Three against Jackson State.

In the game, Bonner set a school record, completing 87.6 percent of his passes (30 of 35) for 343 yards and 4 TDs.

Now with the keys to Coach Billy Joe’s prolific Gulf Coast Offense in firmly in hand, Bonner led the Rattlers to stratospheric heights, as he threw for over 4,200 yards and 42 touchdowns, helping spark the Rattlers to 11 straight wins and a second round appearance in the NCAA playoffs.

Under Bonner’s direction, the 1998 Rattlers would lead NCAA Division I-AA (FCS) in scoring (49.8 ppg), Passing Offense (404.8 ypg) and Total Offense (535.7 ypg.

Against Howard University, Bonner shattered more records while leading the Rattlers to a 6149 shootout win in Jacksonville. He passed for a single game school record 502 yards and seven (7) TDs, a

performance which further cemented his name among the school’s alltime greats.

Bonner was named the 1998 Eddie Robinson/Street and Smith Magazine’s and the Sheridan Broadcasting Network’s Black College Player of the Year, as well as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Year, and first-team All-Conference honors.

He also captured first-team FCS All-America notices from The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), the Walter Camp Football Foundation, and the Sheridan Broadcasting Network (SBN) Black College All-America Team.

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Patrick Bonner • 1998 MEAC Player of the Year • 1998 Eddie Robinson Award • 1998 Walter Camp All-American • 1998 Sheridan All-American • 1998 NCAA Passing leader • 1998 Sheridan Player of the Year

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WILLIE BROWN FOOTBALL

Known as the heart of FAMU’s defense, beating away at opponents, Willie J. Brown Jr. graduated from Florida A&M University in 1986.

From tiny Cuthbert, GA, Brown is the third of seven children. This small-town kid, coming from humble beginnings, developed a strong and unwavering relationship with God that would keep him grounded.

A high school standout, Brown played center and linebacker. In 1982, he led his team as the Most Valuable Player. This hard hitter caught the attention of FAMU recruiter Coach Mark Orlando, and Brown would spend the next four years bringing the heat on the foot-

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ball field in Tallahassee.

Brown was a three-year starter for the Rattlers, team co-captain for two years, Pre-Season All American (1985), lead the team in tackles (1984-1985), Co-Defensive MVP (1985), made an impressive career 320 career tackles, and eight career interceptions.

Brown led FAMU in tackles in 1985 with his defensive coordinator, Sheldon Hodge, referring to him as, “steady and dependable.”

Brown began his career as a public-school educator in 1989. He coached middle and high school for 24 years.

Coach Brown’s success in

coaching can be attributed to his no-nonsense fundamental approach to technique, discipline, structure, and being respectful on and off the field. He coached several players that went on to D1 schools, most notably Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr., the third overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft who played linebacker for Brown in 2015-2016.

Brown attributes his personal success to God and the willingness to not forgo on an opportunity.

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Willie Brown • 320 career tackles • 1985 Pre-Season All-American • 1985-86 Team Co-Captain • 1985 team leader in tackles • 1984-85 Led FAMU in tackles • Co-Defensive MVP * FAMU was not in a conference for most of Mr. Brown’s tenure

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BRENDA R. FOGLE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Brenda Fogle was one of the early stars of the burgeoning Rattlerette Basketball program under Hall of Fame coach Mickey Clayton, emerging as the program’s first pure point guard.

Fogle started out as a walk-on, but her winning combination of speed, energy, eagerness, and hardwork earned her a Full Scholarship.

The dazzling 5-6 performer proved to have exceptional ball-handling and passing skills, leading fans to give her the nickname “Magic” and record crowds came to witness the team play.

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Ahead of her time with her court vision and ball handling, Fogle blossomed into the consummate court-facilitator, leading her young team all three years in assists and steals, and ranking in the top 5 on the team in points scored.

The Washington, D.C. native posted a number of career highlights featuring a career best of 143 steals in 1979-80; 123 assists in 1980-82; finishing 7th and 9th on the FAMU Career Steals and Assist lists. She averaged 13.2 points per game during her era, with her alltime highest game of 25 points.

She was a three year-letterwoman earning her athletic jacket while becoming a foundation player in the Rattlerettes basketball program.

She is still ranked in the top 10 AllTime in FAMU Women’s Basketball History.

Fogle is a graduate from the FAMU department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in 1984.

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Brenda R. Fogle • Started as a walk-on • 1979-80 Led team with 143 steals • Career 123 assists • Averaged13.2points-per-game • 3-Year letter winner

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TERENCE HINSON TRACK & FIELD

A great all-around athlete, Terence Hinson, born in FAMU’s Hospital in 1961, attended FAMU from kindergarten through college.

In high school, Hinson was named All-State as a Safety and Tailback for the 1977 and 1978 State Championship FAMU High School Football Team. In Basketball, he was named All State for the 1978 State Championship Runner-up FAMU High School Basket-

ball Team.

Also in high school, Hinson broke the State of Florida high jump record with a height of 6’7’ his junior year. He broke that record in his senior year with a height of 6’8”.

FAMU track coach Bobby Lang offered Hinson a scholarship to continue his high jumping career.

He did not disappoint his coach or his team. During his freshman year, Hinson cleared 7 feet to place 2nd

in the MEAC Outdoor Championship. During his sophomore year, he broke the high jump record at the FAMU Relays.

Hinson is currently the Broker/ Owner of Hinson Realty Inc. Hinson Realty has serviced the Tallahassee area for 35 years. Hinson also owns Lion’s Share Investment Management, the property management arm of Hinson Realty.

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Terence Hinson • 1979 All-MEAC • 1979 Set FAMU record with a 7’ jump • Has held FAMU record for 44 years • Helped FAMU to MEAC Championship

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TERESA JENKINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Recruited by legendary FAMU Hall of Fame coach Claudette Farmer, Teresa Jenkins, who at 6-6 was the tallest Women’s player in school history.

Jenkins played between 1994 and 1999, and left Florida A&M as the only basketball player with two Mid-Eastern Athletic championship rings, starring as a true freshman on the historic 1995 conference championship team that became the first HBCU Women’s team to reach

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the NCAA Division One Tournament, while closing her career as the centerpiece of the 1999 team that earned a then historic #15 seed in that year’s NCAA Tournament, with an MVP performance in the MEAC Tournament..

Jenkins’ impact was immediate, as she was named to the MEAC Freshman team in 1995. She was sidelined in her sophomore season with an ACL tear (1995-96), but got right back on track after rehab.

During her FAMU career, she led the team in career blocked shots (339), highlighted by a national best in season blocked shots (127), in 1999.

Jenkins, who resides in her hometown of Tampa, Florida, is a 1999 honors graduate of FAMU College of Education with a bachelor’s degree in business technology education.

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Teresa Jenkins • Led first HBCU to NCAA Tournament • Won two MEAC Championships • Led the nation with 127 blockes shots • Finished her career with 339 blocks • 1999 MEAC Tournament MVP • 1995 & 1999 MEAC Champions

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NAKIA LINSON TRACK & FIELD

Nakia Linson, a true icon in the world of track and field, has left an indelible mark on the sport as a Tucker High School State Champion and an exceptional Florida A&M University (FAMU) track and field athlete. With her unparalleled speed, strength and unwavering determination, Nakia Linson consistently dominated the track and field.

Her exceptional talent and relentless work ethic propelled her to numerous victories, including

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a high school state championship during her tenure at Tucker high school. Linson’s success continued at FAMU, where she showcased her incredible skills and gained numerous MEAC top 3 finishes in the 100m , 200m, Long Jump and both short sprint Relays, solidifying her status as one of many great athletes in the university’s history.

Her remarkable achievements, including being a three time NCAA All-American and leading her team

to multiple MEAC wins and titles, have not only brought her personal glory but have also inspired countless aspiring athletes to strive for greatness.

Nakia Linson’s legacy as a High School State Champion and a stellar FAMU track and field athlete will forever be etched in the annals of the sport, cementing her rightful place in the prestigious Hall of Fame.

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Nakia Linson • 3X NCAA All-American • Anchor of 2X NCAA All-American 4x100 m relay team • 7X All-MEAC Selection • Sprinter, long jumper and triple-jumper • 2X MEAC Outdoor Champion

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KENYA PEREIRA SOFTBALL

One of the greatest individual performers in FAMU Sports History, Kenya Pereira was instrumental in leading the Lady Rattler Softball program to four consecutive Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) championships between 2014 and 2017.

During her career at Florida A & M she received many accolades including, AFCA All Southeast Region Third Team, MEAC Pitcher of the Week, MEAC All-Tournament Team, 2016 MEAC Pitcher of the Year, MEAC All Conference First

Team, and 2017 MEAC All-Academic Team.

A Florida native from Kissimmee, Pereira rose through the ranks amongst the best excelling during her high school years. She received various honors including four-year varsity starter, Osceola County Player of the Year, selected for Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) All-Star Softball Team and Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) District II Player of the Year to name a few.

Not many people know that she

played other positions, which included short stop and 2nd base. But on the diamond, it’s in the pitcher’s circle is where she truly shines.

Pereira is a 2017 FAMU graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Health Science.

Pereira’s love for the game didn’t stop when she graduated.

Her talents are not only seen locally but it also spans internationally as she is presently a pitcher for the for U.S. Virgin Islands National Softball Team.

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Kenya Pereira • Led team to four consecutivr MEAC softball titles (First in school history) • 3X MEAC Tournament MVP • 4X All-MEAC • AFCA All-American • 2017 MEAC All-Academic Team

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JANELLE BAKER SUPPORTER

Dr. Janelle Baker was a middle-infielder on the FAMU Softball team in the 1990s, known for having such a good glove on the field that not much got past her.

However, it’s what she is known for off the field that makes her uniquely qualified to be a contributor/supporter.

While on the team, Baker was using her own money to support her team and teammates. In 1990, when the team needed cleats, Dr. Baker used her money to purchase them.

When Baker began calling home asking for additional funds after her

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family had just sent her money, she then informed her family what she had done and been doing.

It was then her family contacted Dr. Walter Reed, the Athletic Director to see how they could help the team. Baker’s family provided her with the means to purchase team uniforms, and feed the team while on the road when needed.

Dr. Baker’s giving did not stop there, She served as volunteer athletic trainer from 1991-1996 alongside the late Dr. Arnold Bell and Duane Brooks.

Her quick action to assist a

stricken fan at the November 1999, FAMU-Southern University game in Bragg Memorial Stadium, caught the eye of the late Ken Riley. It was then Ken Riley asked Baker to coordinate EMS services and establish a First-Aid station for the fans attending games at FAMU. Baker solicited the assistance of other nurses and set up a First-Aid station in the weight room. Baker has been serving the FAMU Athletics (Football) since 1991 invarious capacities athlete, athletic trainer, contributor/supporter.

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Dr. Janelle Baker • Former Lady Rattler softball player • Volunter athletics trainer for 5 years • Recruited by Ken Riley to assist • Dnated money as both a player and supporter • Organized football EMS staff

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HALL OF FAME A

Adams, Burney Football, 1958-62 2012 Alexander, Emmitt Financial Supporter/ Football 2022 Alexander, Hattie Financial Supporter 2022 Alexander, Ray Football, 1980-83 1994 Alford, Amber Softball 1997-00 2013 Ammons, Dr. James Supporter 2011 Anderson, Richard Football, 1975-77 / Contributor 2019 Andrews, John Basketball, 1970-74 2015 Andrews, Psauntia “Bopper” Softball, 1990-93 2021 Arnold, John “Bo” Football, 1950-53 1999 Ashcroft, Jimmy Football/Track, 1964-68 1990 Atkins, Gene Football, 1983-86 1994 Austin, Alfred Track, 1959-63 1999

B

Baker, Dr. Janelle 2023 Balogun, Suru Tennis, 1991-93 2008 Barber, Antonio “Tony” Football, 1983-86 1995 Barber, William Football, 1953-55; 1960-61 1997 Barnes, William “Billy” Basketball, 1950s’ 1988 Bartley, Dr. Lua S. “Flash” Administrator 1984 Beasley, Sylvester “Jap” Football, 1929-32 1983 Beauford, Terry Football, 1986-90 2009 Bell, Arnold Athletic Trainer 2003 Bell, Anthony “Tony” Baseball, 1969-73 2019 Bell, William “Big Bill” Coach, 1936-42 1976 Bellamy, Waite Basketball, 1959-63 1987 Bennett, Antonia W/Basketball, 2009-12 2022 Best, David Baseball, 1958-61 2007 Bing, Charles Supporter 2006 Bogan, Allen “Al,” Coach, 1974-04 2003 Bonner, Patrick 2023 Bostic, Charles “Junie” Basketball, 1947-51 1979 Boston, Shelly W/Basketball, 1988-91 2000 Bragg Eugene Football/Coach, 1921-28 1978 Bragg Junie B. Football Coach, 1906-24 1976 Bragg, Robert L. Tennis, 1933-36 1991 Brewer, Bryan Football, 1986-88 2018 Britt, Thomas, E., Basketball, 1939-42; 1945-47 1992 Brown, Abraham Football, 1946-49 1994 Brown, Danielle Softball, 2003-06 2014 Brown, Major Gilbert T., Supporter 2013

HONOR ROLL Brown, Willie 2023 Browning-Hankerson, Kimberly Softball, 1997-00 2014 Broxton, Eugene F. Football, 1945-49 1992 Bruton, James L., Sr. Supporter 1987 Bullard, Joe Supporter 2010 Burgess, Calvin G. Football, 1973-76 1991 Burgess, Lymus Football, 1947-50 1987 Burls, Chris Tennis, 1990-93 2012 Burns, Ralph Baseball/Football, 1957-61 2002 Butler, Henry J. “Hank” Basketball, Ftbll, Track, 1936-40 1977 Byrd, Clarice Supporter 2022

C

Calhoun, Solomon Football, 1930-34 1977 Campbell, William “Soup,” Baseball, 1972-76 2011 Carroll, William Football, 1988-91 2016 Chambers, Nehemiah Supporter 2001 Champion, Carl Baseball, 1962-66 2000 Champion, Gene Baseball, 1958-62 1998 Champion, John Baseball/Football, 1968-72 1999 Chandler, Tommy Football, 1957-61 2003 Charlton, Leroy Football/Track, 1967-70 2007 Chelego, Cynthia Women’s Track, 2012-16 2021 Chester, Albert Sr. Football, 1975-78 1985 Childs, Clarence Football/Track, 1956-60 1978 Clack, Harold Baseball, Football, 1948-50 1985 Clarington, Willie, Football, 1958-61 2003 Clark, Edward “Zip,” Football, 1946-49 1980 Clark, Colonel Gregory L. Supporter 2019 Clark, Dr. Irvin R. Football 1987-90 2019 Clayton, Mack Basketball, 1950-54 1994 Clayton, Mickey Coach, 1977-90 1996 Cobb, Selvin Financial Supporter 2021 Coffee, Bennie Football, 1970-74 2003 Coleman, Abbie Carr Basketball, Track, 1938-42 1980 Coleman, Gregory Football/Track, 1972-75 1985 Coleman, Vince Baseball/Football, 1978-82 1994 Coleman, Roosevelt Football, 1958-62 1997 Collier, Emory Football, 1958-61 2002 Collier, Leon “Tex” Basketball, Football, 1956-59 2009 Collier, Otis Football, 1965-69 1998 Cook, Douglas Basketball, 1982-86 2019

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HALL OF FAME Cooper. Eddie Lee Football, 1963-67 2011 Coverson, Arthur Lee Baseball, Basketball, Football, Band, 1950-54 1987 Cromartie, Leroy “Crow,” Baseball, Basketball, Football, 1945-47’ 1984 Crowell, Carl E. Football, 1954-57 1994 Curtis, Ulysses “Crazy Legs,” Football, 1947-50 1980 Cuyler, John, Sr. Basketball, 1952-56 1991

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DaValt, Clarence “Pop” Football, 1935-36 1978 Daniels, David, Sr. Football, 1961-65 1992 Daughtry, Tiffany Track, 1989-92 2010 Davis, Alfred “Al” Baseball, 1967-70 2005 Davis, Reggie Track, 1982-86 2002 Dawson, Andre Baseball, 1972-75 1981 Delancy, Oteman Sampson Football, 1996-97 2006 Denson, Alfred “Al,” Football, 1961-63 1981 DeShields, Charles Football, 1951-55 1988 Dina, Akima A. Supporter 2015 Dixon, Hewritt Football, 1958-61 1981 Donald, Harold “T-Model” Basketball, Track, 1950-54 2000 Drew, Darryl Football, 1981-85 1998 Durant, Joseph Baseball/Coach 2008

E

Earst, Dr. Makeba Supporter 2020 Eason, John Football, 1964-67 1984 Eason, R.C. Football, 1980-83 1995 Edmonds, Harry “Choker” Basketball, 1938-40 1989 Edwards, Glen “Knotty Pine,” Football, 1967-70 1989 Engram, Archie Bennett Basketball, Track, 1935-39 1990 Evans, L.R. football, 1934-37 1996 Evans, Dr. Virden Supporter 2014 Everett, James Football 1976 Ezell, Antoine “Tony,” Football, 1988-91 2009

F

FAMU’s “Famed Final Four of 1952”* Basketball 2001 Farmer, Claudette L. Women’s Bskball/Coach 1991 Fears, Earnest D. “Junior” Basketball, 1947-51 1977 Felts, Bobby Football, 1960-64 1985 Ferguson, Donyale Basketball, 1989-91 2005

HONOR ROLL Fillyau, Earnest Supporter 2004 Finnie. Roger Lewis Football, 1965-68 1990 Floyd, Vernon Football, 1948-51 1998 Fogle, Brenda R. 2023 Foote, L.H.B. Supporter 1977 Foster, Dr. William P. “Pat” Supporter 1985 Francis, Ulric Golf, 1993-97 2022 Frazier, Aldolphus “Al,” Football, 1953-56 1979 Funchess, Kimberly Volleyball, 1985-88 2000

G

Gaither, Alonzo Smith “Jake” Athletic Director/Coach 1976 Gaiter, Salathiel Football/Track 1952-55 1986 Galimore, Willie Football, 1953-56 1976 Gant, James “Jack,” Football, 1943-46 1983 Gary, Wilbur E. “Bulldog” Football, 1944-47 1981 Gentry, Howard “Tubby”` Football, 1939-42 1977 Gibson, Althea Tennis/Basketball 1976 Gibson, Leroy “Spike” Basketball, 1955-59 1983 Giles, Terry D. Basketball, 1986-90 2018 Ginn, Hubert Football, 1966-69 1989 Givens, Rudy Football, 1961-65 2001 Gladden, Callivan “Iron Man” Football, Gymnastics, Track, 1952-56 1989 Glover, John D., Football, 1958-62 1982 Goldsmith, Fred Coach 2007 Goodman, Dr. Carl Coach 2014 Goodrum, Charles Football 1993 Gore, George W. Supporter 1986 Grady, Jeff Football, 1974-77 2013 Gray, Quinn Football, 1998-01 2020 Gregory, Beulah B. Basketball, 1948-55 1982 Green, Marvin E., Jr. Coach 2016 Grice, Jasmine L., Basketball, 2010-14 2019 Griffin, Robert P. “Pete” Football/Coach 1979 Grissom, Marquis Baseball, 1987-88 1994

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Hagins, Lillian W. Supporter 1992 Hamilton, John Football, 1959-62 2006 Hardee, Leroy Football, 1955-58 1999 Harley, Ulysses Football, 1942; 1947-49 1990 Harris, John D. “Straw” Football, 1934-38 1980 Harris, Robert F., Track, 1960-64 1987 Harrison, Ida Mae Robinson Basketball, 1935-39 1993

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HALL OF FAME Harrison, Leo Boxing, Football, 1938-42 1992 Hawkins, Clarence Football, 1974-77 2001 Hawkins, Wallace “Hawk,” Basketball, 1943-45; 1947-49 2000 Hayes, Robert “Bullet Bob” Football/Track, 1960-64 1976 Hayes, Tony Football, 1979-82 2014 Hazelton, Major Floyd Football/Track, 1964-68 1990 Heard, Jesse Football, 1953-56 2004 Hearns, Samuel “Red Hot,” Basketball, 1948-52 1988 Heatly, Akita W/Basketball, 1996-99 2022 Hendrieth, Algie Football, 1976-79 2017 Hepburn, Alkin Football, 1949-52 1987 Hicks, Kevin Track, 2004-05 2016 Highsmith, Walter Football, 1961-65 1994 Hill, Amos Coach 2010 Hill, Mary Volleyball, 1985-89 2014 Hill-Yates, Sarah Administrator/Coach, 1977-88 2007 Hinson, Terence 2023 Hogan, Thomas Basketball, 1950-54 2001 Holden, Irene N. Supporter 2016 Holley, James Arthur Baseball, 1952-54 1997 Hollins, Alvin, Jr. Supporter 2005 Holmes, Earl “Hitman” Football, 1992-95 2005 Houston, Rochelle “Nikki” G. W/Tennis, 1998-02 2022 Howard, John A. Football, 1941-45 1990 Hubbard, Rudy Coach, 1974-85 1990 Huckaby, Howard Football/Track, 1985-89 2015 Hudgins, Rosa “Lefty” Basketball, 1982-85 1994 Hughes, Perry Football/Track, 1944-49 2003 Humphries, Dr. Frederick S., Supporter 1995 Hutchinson, Dorsey Football, 1978-82 2018

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Ingram, Bernard “Bookie” Football, Track, 1944-48 1991 Innerarity, Polly Basketball, 1988-92 2002 Irvin, Willie Basketball, 1949-53 1995

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Jackson, Eddie Supporter 2008 Jackson, Robert, Jr. Baseball, 1987-90 2010 James, Alonzo “Babe” Football, 1934-38 1983 James, Bertha Basketball, 1936-39 1977 James, Nathaniel Football/Track, 1964-69 1990

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HONOR ROLL James, Shaylor Supporter 2006 Jefferson, Dennis Football, 1954-58 2004 Jenkins, Teresa 2023 Johnson, Alonzo Football, 1979-82 2002 Johnson, Clemon Basketball, 1974-78 1986 Johnson, Donnie Baseball, 1967-70 2019 Johnson, Jimmie “Tab” Football, 1952-56 2003 Johnson, Olrick Football, 1995-98 2010 Johnson, Reuben “Bubba” Football, 1944-48 1982 Jones, Carlmon Football/Track, 1965-69 1990 Jones, Lewis Naseball, 1947-51 1991 Jones, Thomas “Snorky” Football, Track, 1943-47 1983 Jones, Mary Track, 1980-84 2016 Jones, Merlon Football, 1982-86 2021 Jones, Mervin Basketball, 1982-85 2020 Joyce, Oliver Football, 1959 1984

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Kaigler-Coleman, Dana Track, 1991-95 2013 Kante, Salif Tennis, 2011-13 2019 Kelly, John “Big John,” Football, 1962-64 1984 Kelly, Floyd Baseball, 1965-69 2014 Kelly, Howard G. Baseball, 1953-56 1993 Kenchon, William “Nagasaki” Football, 1949-52 1996 Kennedy, Walter Brady Basketball, 1958-63 2005 Kidd, Arthur L. Supporter 1981 Killings, Allen F. Football, 1939-42 1986 King-Shields, Keshia Track, 1988-92 2013 King, Leonard “Que Dog” Basketball, 1984-1989 2017 Kirksey, Leander A., Jr. Supporter 1980 Kitchings, Earl. Sr. Football , 1945-48 1997 Kittles, Costa “Pop” Football, Baseball, Coach 1982 Kosgei, Effiey Women’s Track, 2012-16 2021 Kostadinova, Adriana Volleyball, 2001-04 2020

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Lamb, Cainon Football, 1997-99 2013 Lang, Bobby E., Football/Coach 1985 Lang, Calvin Football, 1960-65 2000 Lawrence, Henry “Killer,” Football, 1970-73 1983 Lawson, Alfred “Al” Jr., Basketball, 1966-70 1988 Lawson, Edwin “Butch,” Football, 1944-47 1999 Leath, Dr. Valerie Stoudemire Softball, 1996-1999 2017

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HALL OF FAME Ledet, Latricia Supporter/Cheerleader 2015 Lee, Cynthia Basketball, 1982-86 1996 Lee, John Robert, Jr. Supporter 1976 Lee, John Robert, Sr. Supporter 1978 Lee, Willie Football, 1950-52; 54-55 1981 Leonard, Charles “Lipjack” Football , 1947-50 1988 Lewis, Aubrey Supporter 1990 Lewis, Kiser Football, 1976-79 1997 Lewis, Robert Baseball, 1950-52 1998 Linson, Nakia 2023 Lomack, Thomas Baseball, 1966-69 2016 Lucas, Robert “Bob” Baseball, Coach 1996 Lucas, William “Bill” Sr. Baseball, 1954-58 1976

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Mahoney, Charles C., Jr. Football 1980 Manning, April Basketball, 1984-88 1999 Mathews, Ray Financial Supporter 2021 Marion, Frank Football, 1970-74 2006 Marshall, Samuel T. Football 1983 Mason, Otis Football 1988 Mayes, Jesse J. Football 1980 McCaskill, Jimmy Football 1989 McClung, Willie Football, 1951-54 1995 McCoggle, William Basketball, 1952-55 2004 McCoy, Alfred “Al” Baseball 1992 McCray, Moses Baseball 2014 McCray, William “Bill” Swimming, 1967-71 2001 McElveen, Maggie E. Swilley Basketball, 1949-52 1998 McGriff, Tyrone, Sr. Football, 1976-79 1989 McKay, Owen “Butch,” Football, 1960-64 1985 McKinney, Forrest Football 2000 McKennie, Bobbie Mitchell Basketball 1987 McPhaul, Angela W/Basketball, 1992-96 2022 McRae, Harold “Hal,” Baseball,1962-65 1977 Meek, Carrie “Tot,” Basketball/Track, 1943-47 1978 Merchant, Frank Football, 1956-59 2005 Messina, Tony Coach 2005 Mickens, Terry Football, 1990-93 2014 Middleton, Frank Football, 1979-82 2022 Miles, Keith Supporter 2009 Mills, Vera Basketball 1984 Milton, Eugene Football/Track, 1964-68 1990 Miranda, Curtis Football, 1957-61 1979

HONOR ROLL Mitchell, Bradley Football 1981 Mitchell, Thomas L. Sr. Basketball, 1956-60 1989 Mitchell, Willie Baseball, 1983-86 2022 Mingo, Dr. G.W. and Cynthia K. Supporters 2020 Minor, Linda Thomas Basketball, 1978-81 2018 Mobley, James Otis Supporter 1997 Montgomery, Theodore Football, 1942-46 1985 Moore, Dr. Darlene Coach 2021 Moore, Bennie Football 2001 Moore, Oscar A. “Chief” Coach 1978 Moore, Russell “Creep” Football 1991 Mungen, Robert “Bob” Football/Coach 1986

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Nails, Jamie Football, 1992-96 2021 Neely, Murray A. Football 1979 Nelson, Phillip J. Football 1996 Newsome, Vogel Women’s Track, 1980-84 2016 Newton, Nathaniel “Big Time” Football , 1980-83 1994 Niles, R. Nathaniel Supporter 1993 Norman, Oscar Frank, Sr. Football 1987 Nottage, Samuel G. Baseball, 1977-80 1991 Nunnally, Jacquay Football, 1997-2000 2009

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Oats, Carleton Football, 1960-64 1994 Ogelsby, Edward “Rockjaw” Football, Basketball, Coach 1977 Oliver, Harold Football, 1976-79 1993 Oliver, Pamela Track and Field, 1979-83 1996/2016 O’Neal, Ann Supporter 2019 Oriaku, Dr. Ebenezer T. Track, 1975-1978 2017

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Paramore, Robert “China Doll” Football, Track, 196165 1981 Parks, Daryl Financial Supporter 2022 Parnell, Curtis Football, 1973-76 2008 Pelham, Shaunta‘ Women’s Track 1997-02 2011 Pereira, Kenya 2023 Perry, Benjamin L., Jr. Supporter 1979 Pinkney, Virginia Supporter 2021 Pittman, Herman “Big Man” Football 1978 Poole, Frankie Football, 1972-75 1996 Poole, Thomas H. Football, 1955-59 1980

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HALL OF FAME Porter, Pamela Robin Women’s Track, 1980-84 2016 Powell, Nathaniel “Traz” Football, Track 1977 Pratt, Percyell “Doc” Athletic Trainer, 1973-1984 2017 Primus, Theodore “Ted” Football 1992

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Ramsey, Gifford ”Spanky” Football, 1977-80 2007 Ramsey, Dr. Joseph, II Administrator, Track 1995 Rasul, Amir Football, 1988-90 2021 Reed, Isadore “Billy,” Baseball, 1953-1956 1989 Reinhard, Herbert F., III Footballl 1975-78 1993 Reilly, Pamela Coach, 1988-96 2022 Renfroe, Othello “Chico” Supporter 1988 Rice, Preston “Mike” Golf, 1997-2000 2020 Richardson, Ted Baseball/Foobnall, 1957-60 2007 Riggins, Dr. Ephraim Baseball, 1970-74 2021 Riley, Kenneth J. “Ken,” Football, 1965-68 1982 Rivers, Sybil Basketball, 1981-83 1995 Roberts, Carold & Harold Wrestling, 1967-70 2020 Robinson, Cathy Basketball, 1992-96 2001 Robinson, Reynaud “Rey,” Track And Field, 1970-72 1986 Rolle, Frankie Shannon Basketball, Track 1979 Rolle, Rudolph Football 1997 Rolle, William “Billy Sr.” Football, Band 1989 Rolle, William “Billy Jr.” Football, 1979-82 2003 Rollins, Robert L. “Trapper” Football 1983 Ross, Vernell “Hoss,” Football, 1949-52 1984

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Sarjeant, Lindsay Supporter 2006 Saunders, Jasper Football, 1948-51 1991 Schoolfield, Kent Football/Track. 1966-70 1989 Scott, Dr. Edward Supporter 2009 Scruggs, Frank Sr. Football, 1944-46 1992 Scruggs, Stephen S., Football, 1967-70 2018 Shannon, Eddie “Shorty” Football/Trainer 1946-53 2012 Silva, Verneka Stirrup Basketball/Tennis, 1937-41 1991 Sims, Ezekiel “Zeke”, 2002; Football, 1963-67 2002 Sims, Javaro Football & Track, 1979-82 2022 Sims, Rudy Football 1992 Singletary-Medford, Kanyon Track 1988-92 2008 Small, James “Bubbling” Football, Coach 1983

HONOR ROLL Smith, Dr. Charles U. Supporter 1993 Smith, Herb Golf 1970-73 2002 Smith, Marcelina Softball. 1990-93 2021 Smith, Dr. Joe Lee Baseball, 1955-59 1986 Smith, Dr. Walter L., Supporter 1998 Spence, Darryl Basketball, 1978-82 2012 Stanley, James T. Basketball, 1954-55; 1959-60 1996 Staton, Janell C., Softball, 1993-97 2018 Stephens, Bernard Football, 1947-50 1990 Strachan, Stanley Football 1977 Sullivan, Arnold Football, 1951-54 1995 Sutton, Charles “Knots” Football, 1962-65 1996 Sykes, Alfreddie Football 1993

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Taylor, Curtis “Koot” Football, 1972-75 2006 Taylor, Willie “Jelly” Football, 1955-58 2008 Taylor, Wesley Football, 2004-08 2021 Thomas, Maxwell S. Supporter 1979 Thomas, Michael T. Supporter 2022 Thompson, James “Jimmy” Base/Boxing /Foot, 194244; 47 1996 Thompson, George; “Godfather,” Supporter 1985 Thompson, Kenneth Track, 1971-74 2015 Tookes, Hansel E. “Tootie” Sr. Administrator, Coach, Football, 1939-42 1982 Tookes, Lavada Supporter 2013 Trifonov, Tanio “Tony” Coach, 1997-2017 2012 Triplett, Ajac Coach, 1973-79 2017 Tullis, James Baskebll/Ftball /Track, 1959-63 1984 Turner, Delon Basketball, 1990-93 2020

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Valdez, Virgil Supporter 2000 Vann, Leroy Football, 2006-09 2021 Varner, Alphonso “Al,” Football, 1948-51 1983 Vertuno, Jmmy Football, 1987-90 2016

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Walton-Knight, Frances Athlete/Coach 2008 Ware, Aldwin Basketball, 1984-88 2009 Washington, Alfred “Al,” Baseball, 1965-69 2004 Washington, Earl “Bubba,” Basketball, 1949-52 1989 Watts, Leon “Sunshades” Football 1979 White, Alvin Baseball, 1952-55 1990 White, Andre Moses Football, 1963-66 1997

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HALL OF FAME White, Charles J. “Chuck” Basketball, 1950-54 1986 White, Dr. Julian Supporter 2006 White, Natalie Basketball, 1991-95 2001 White, Walter & Sophia Supporters 2002 Wiggins, Veronica Coach 2006 Williams, Alphonso Track. 1976-80 2022 Williams, Felix Football, 1971-74 2011 Williams, Isaiah “Ike,” Football, 1975-78 1994 Williams, James “Big Jim” Football 1984 Williams, Johnnie Football 1987 Williams, Macon “Body Builder” Football/Coach 1980 Williams, Bonita McCray Track, 1970-74 2017 Williams, Clara Nixon Basketball, Tennis 1997 Williams, Dorothy Supporter 2009 Wiliams, Wally Football, 1989-92 2015 Wilson, Robert L. Football, 1993-97 2016

HONOR ROLL Wilson, Roosevelt Supporter 1999 Wilson, Ulysses Baseball, 1967-70 2010 Wilson, Vaughn Football, 1985-88 2015 Wilson, William “Chicken Shack” Football 1984 Woodard, Arthur E. “Art” Football 1986 Woodruff, Claude Football 1992 Woodruff, Donald Football 1993 Woods, Terrence Basketball, 2002-04 2013 Wooten, Lonnie Football 1979 Wright-Edwards, Dorothy Basketball/Tennis, 1931-35 2004 Wynn, Walter “Suitcase” Football 1986

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Yates, Joseph Football, 1976-79 2017 Young, Roy Basketbl/Footbl/Track, 1953-57 1997

From left: Trustee Otis Cliatt II, FAMU VP/Director of Athletics Tiffani-Dawn Sykes and FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D.

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Florida A&M University: Congratulations from Otis & Allison Cliatt II From your #1 Southern California fans and FAMU NAA Life Members

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Janelle

Congratulations Dr. Janelle Baker on your induction to the FAMU Hall of Fame. The recognition of your tireless service and commitment to the university and community is well-deserved. www.macorksolutions.com | www.michaelacork.photos | www.michaelacork.com

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Congratulations Willie Brown On Your Induction into the Florida A&M University Hall of Fame From Bill Mabry and STOP, Inc.

We Are Very Proud Of You In This Major Accomplishment!

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Congratulations Willie Brown From Chris Hodges and Byron Tire Pros We Congratulate You And Are Proud Of This Major Accomplishment

2023 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame

Congratulations to my former student of over 40 years Brenda R. Fogle. Now an outstanding educator, a consummate professional and a skilled coach. This Rattler Honor is indeed deserved as she shares her expertise as a tribute to the FAMU legacy.

Janice Dennis

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“Mama Fogle,

Congratulations to Brenda Fogle

I thank Jesus for divinely placing you in my life at the right time!! I learned so much from your example; not just from what you said but also from how you lived. You have impacted me more than I could adequately express. I’m sure that you’ve impacted countless others through your teaching, coaching, and mentorship. Congratulations on being inducted into the 2023 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame!!!

Your introduction into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame is well earned and deserved.

You were an awesome point guard and an outstanding team Captain who led us to win back-to-back interhigh basketball championships.

From Coach Pat Shepard Eastern High School, Washington, DC

- Love, Slow Motion (Tiffany Brown)”

Congratulations Brenda Fogle on Your Hall of Fame Achievement!

We are thrilled and honored to congratulate you on securing your place in the FAMU Basketball Sports Hall of Fame! Your induction is a testament to your dedication, hard work, and the remarkable impact you’ve had on your alma mater.

Your journey is a beacon of inspiration for aspiring athletes and immense pride for all who know you. Your journey has inspired all of us, and your accomplishments continue to shine brightly.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor. Your journey is a testament to your dedication, talent, and the exceptional person you are. Here’s to celebrating your achievements today, and looking forward to the incredible chapters still to come.

Your sister friends, Darcy and Yvette

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u t l a a r t i g o n ns o C Director Terence Hinson

For your well-deserved recognition for contributions, both on and off the field and for your induction into the

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CONGRATULATIONS TO

TERENCE HINSON ON BEING INDUCTED INTO THE FAMU SPORTS HALL OF FAME We are SO proud of all of your accomplishments!

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congratulates 2023 FAMU Hall of Fame Track and Field inductee

Terence Hinson

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Congratulations To Terence Hinson

ON YOUR INDUCTION INTO

THE FAMU SPORTS HALL OF FAME AND THANKS FOR MANY YEARS OF A WONDERFUL FRIENDSHIP

Fred Seamon and Rosezetta Bobo

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Congratulations

Terence Hinson on your induction into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO

TERENCE HINSON ON YOUR INDUCTION INTO THE FAMU SPORTS HALL OF FAME WILL BUTLER

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Teresa “JENK” Jenkins #30 We are so proud of you for being inducted into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame!

Mike, Zan, Lisa, Aliyah, Malcom

#30 Teresa “JENK” Jenkins

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We love you!

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Kenya, Before you could walk, softball chose you, you have by far outdone yourself. We have watched you learn so many lessons about life on the softball field than many will learn in a lifetime. Through the years, you have mastered leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, humbleness, humility, and grace in defeat. We have traveled thousands of miles, slept in countless hotel rooms, seen too many softball fields to count, but nothing will ever amount to the memories and time we got to spend together. You have excelled academically and athletically in your softball career; you are more than deserving of this honor. As always, we will be your greatest supporters, this time is no different.

Love, Your Family

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