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Congratulations to the 2022 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, LTC Robert L. “The Trapper” Rollins, who was the longstanding Chair of the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Committee since its inception, I would also like to express appreciation and congratulations to Mr. Marvin Green, Jr., Chair, Alvin Hollins, Jr., Chair-emeritus and all current members of the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Committee. Continuation of this evolving and monumental ceremony speaks to your collective resolve and dedication. Bob would be elated and extremely proud. Again, best wishes to all 2022 honorees on your FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Induction.

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

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 union 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.

September 9, 2022 Dear Hall of Famers, It is my pleasure as the proud Mayor of the City of Tallahassee to congratulate you on your induction into the Florida A&M University Sports Hall of Fame. You have entered into hallowed ground in the history of a great university that has served well since 1887.

Florida A&M University has been ranked the No.1 Public HBCU for the last four years running. That is a testament to the motto “Excellence with Caring.” FAMU alumni have forged the very shape of not only our city, but our state, and our country.

The athletic achievements of alumni are virtually unmatched by any university. What other university can proclaim that they had Bob Hayes, the only person to win an Olympic gold medal and a Superbowl championship?

Or Baseball Hall of Famer, Andre Dawson who is one of eight players to achieve over 300 home runs and 300 stolen bases in major league history? Then there’s the amazing Althea Gibson, the first African American woman to win a Grand Slam title, including the most prestigious of them all, Wimbledon.

These are just a few examples of the lineage from which your achievements will align. You and your family should be proud to have been selected to this elite group. You now hold all the privileges appertaining to all Florida A&M University Sports Hall of Famers.

Congratulations, Antonia Bennett, Akita Heatley, Angela McPhaul, Rochelle Goldthreate, Ulric Francis, Frank Middleton, Willie Mitchell, Javaro Sims, and Alphonso Williams for your induction to the Florida A&M University Sports Hall of Fame. Congratulations to the contributors Emmitt Alexander, Hattie Alexander, Daryl Parks, Coach Pamela Reilly, Clarice Byrd, and Michael Thomas who made this possible.

Congratulations on your induction into the 2022 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame.

Sincerely,

John E. Dailey Mayor

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Greetings to all,

September 1, 2022

It is with great pleasure that we welcome into the fold our new inductees into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame. Bringing in 14 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 Quinn Gray, Delon Turner and Cynthia Chelelgo, the standard of excellence remains high.

Since the early 1900s when Jubie Bragg accelerated the tiny athletics offerings FAMU produced, to his aggressive of 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 2021 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 2022. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, let us start with the women’s athletes. This year we welcome Antonio Bennett (W Basketball), Akita Heatley (W Basketball), Rochelle “Nikki” Goldthreate Houston (W Tennis) and Angela McPhaul (W Basketball). In our 2022 class of male athletes, we proudly welcome Ulric Francis (Golf), Frank Middleton (Football), Willie Mitchell (Baseball) and Javaro Sims (Track/Football).

In the category of coaching, we celebrate the achievements of Pamela Reilly, who coach both volleyball and women’s tennis to conference championships. For supporters of athletics, we salute Clarice Byrd and the late Michael Thomas. For athletics contributors, we celebrate the duo of Emmitt and Hattie Alexander, along with attorney Daryl Parks.

In my first 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.

Marvin E. Green Jr., Chairman FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Committee

Meet the Class of 2022

This year’s group of inductees features nine (9) former student-athletes, a coach, three financial contributors, and two supporters of athletics.

The male athletes to be honored include power-running halfback Frank “ChooChoo” Middleton (1979-82); ironman baseball pitcher Willie Mitchell (1983-86); the stellar men’s track’s record- holding duo of sprinter Javaro Sims (1979-82) and middle distance ace Alphonso Williams (1976-

80), and highly decorated golf extraordinaire, Ulric Francis (1993-97).

The female athletic honorees include former star tennis player and present tennis director Rochelle “Nikki” Goldthreate Houston (1998-2002); and a talented trio of hardcourt basketeers featuring forward Angela McPhaul (199196), and guards Akita Heatly (1996-99) and Antonia Bennett (2009-12).

The Financial Contributors to be recognized include

Emmitt and Hattie Alexander, alongwith Tallahassee attorney Daryl Parks.

The duo to be honored as Supporters of Athletics are longtime Rattler Sports Network broadcaster Michael Thomas, along with Clarice Byrd, an Office and Event Staff Administrator.

This year’s coaching honoree will be Pamela E. Reilly, a championship-winning Women’s Volleyball and tennis coach for the Rattlerettes.

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

2022 Induction Ceremony

Mistress of Ceremonies, Shonda Knight

Call to Order ..........................................................................................................................Video Invocation ........................................................................................................James Moran, Ph.D Welcome...........................................................................................................Marvin E. Green Jr. Entrance of 2022 Class: ATHLETES (WOMEN): Antonia Bennett, Basketball Akita Heatley, Basketball Rochelle “Nikki” Houston, Tennis Angela McPhaul, Basketball

ATHLETES (MEN): Ulric Francis, Golf Frank Middleton, Football Willie Mitchell, Baseball Javaro Sims, Track/Football COACH: Pamela Reilly (Tennis/Volleyball)

SUPPORTERS: Clarice Byrd Michael Thomas CONTRIBUTORS: Emmitt Alexander Hattie Alexander Daryl Parks

Tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Title IX............................... Claudette Farmer/Sarah Hill Yates Official Enshrinement .................................................................................Larry Robinson, Ph.D. The 12th President of Florida A&M University Special Honors: Trailblazer Award • FAMU Penn Relays 440-Relay Team • Bobby Lang Tribute Memorial Recognition ................................................................................................Allen Bogan Recognition of All Hall of Famers/Committee ...............................................Marvin E. Green, Jr. Remarks ......................................................................................................Larry Robinson, Ph.D. Alma Mater

* Reception to follow the ceremony at The Grand Ballroom

Sarah Hill Yates accepts the Trailblazer Award on behalf of Harriet Adderley

We honor one of the most courageous women athletes in FAMU History. Harriet Adderley did things her way. While she competed before Title IX was implemented, it didn’t stop her from pursuing her dreams of being a college baseball player.

She made the Rattler baseball team in 1962 and 1963. Friends of FAMU Hall of Famers Robert Lucas and Moses McCray, she caught the eye of coach Costa Kittles and the rest is history. The Boynton Beach native made history as the only woman to make the Rattler baseball team.

Harriet Adderley

She faced adversity durng her time playing for the Rattlers, but she would ultimately earn the respect of not only her Rattler teammates, but her competitors as well.

The FAMU Sports Hall of Fame salutes this pioneer.

Eugene Milton accepts the Legendary Performance award for his efforts

The 1968 Florida A&M men’s 440-yard relay team was honored this year with induction into prestigious Penn Relays Wall of Fame. James Ashcroft, Major Hazelton, Nathaniel James, and Eugene Milton hold the distinction of being the only team in the history of the Penn Relays with the same runners in the race history to win three consecutive years of the 440-yard relay.

The feat, dubbed “Retiring the J.C. Patterson Cup” was achieved first by this talented quartet of dual sport athletes. Each of the runners also played foot-

ball for legendary coach Jake Gaither.

At the celebration of the 100th anniversary of participation by HBCUs in the University of Pennsylvania Relays and Carnival, affectionately known as the Penn Relays, the FAMU runners achieved immortality, with their plate being placed along the third turn of the track.

Accepting the award on behalf of the team was Eugene Milton. Milton also presented FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. with a replica plaque sent to the university from the Penn Realys.

Lang and Mungen take their places among greats It was a long time coming for two FAMU Sports Hall of Famers. Former FAMU football players, coaches and instructors Bobby Lang and Robert “Bob” Mungen were added to the memorial statue that sits in front of Jake Gaither Gymnasium. Crafted by famed artist Bradley Cooley, the piece was funded by the FAMU National Rattler “F” Club under the direction of its president FAMU Sports Hall of Famer Curtis “Koot” Taylor.

The process was started under the leadership of VP and Director of Athletics Kortne Gosha who “greenlighted” the project. “I never had the luxury of meeting either Coach Lang or Coach Mungen, but in the time I’ve been here I have heard nothing but great things about them. When someone comes in with the knowledge of FAMU history in Curtis

Taylor, there’s not a whole lot of thinking that needs to go into it. It became a call to action for me and I’m glad to have taken a part in ensuring that these families finally get to see their loved ones where they belong,” Gosha said.

The busts were the third phase to the statue and represents the completion of the artwork. Phase I was in 2001 when the Jake Gaither art piece was constructed by former FAMU art professor Chester Williams. In 2002, busts of some of Gaither’s assistant coaches were added, but most thought it was incomplete without Lang and Mungen, including former player and coach Costa “Pop” Kittles who challenged the former players to add to the statue in order to complete it.

The wives of the late coaches, Dr. Gladys Lang and

Dorothea “Peaches” Mungen were present at the unveiling.

Scores of family members, friends and former players of both of the coaches attended the unveiling ceremony on Sept. 9 in front of Gaither Gym. The ceremony began with recognition by FAMU’s 12th President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. at his annual President’s Convocation at the Lawson Center. After convocation, the president led the contingency to the statue site to perform the official unveiling.

Mungen and Lang’s wives in coordination lifted the tarps from over the busts to unveil striking renditions of their late husbands. Scores of pictures ensued and now the two are enshrined forever on the only athletic statue on the campus of Florida A&M University.

ALTHEA GIBSON

first black woman to win wimbledon

ROBERT “BOB” HAYES

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

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.

The 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.

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.

Enshrinement Gallery

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

One of the most decorated performers in FAMU Women’s Basketball history, Antonia Bennett distinguished herself with versatile play.

The 2012 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Women’s Player of the Year, Bennett was also a two-time, first team all-conference selection in 2011 and 2012.

Bennett finished in the top five in several career categories including rebounds (920), field goals made (626), blocked shots (144), field goal attempts (1,452) and scoring (1,613 points).

The Lakeland, Florida area native finished in the Top Ten in FAMU history in single season records, with all her high water marks coming during her senior season which resulted in her being voted MEAC Player of the Year.

During that scintillating 2012 campaign, Bennett scored 532 points, while hauling down 286 rebounds. She finished the year making 207 field goal tries, 56 resulting in three-pointers, while adding 53 blocked shots.

Antonia Bennett • 2012 MEAC Player of the Year • 2011 ALL-MEAC (1st Team) • 2012 ALL-MEAC (st Team) • Rattlerette Tennis Player • Several FAMU Top 10 records • Lakeland, Fla.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

A highly-regarded prep performer, who landed with the FAMU Women’s Program via the transfer route, Akita Heatly quickly made an impact on the Rattlerettes in her very first season.

The talented point guard used her consummate backcourt skills to serve as a catalyst to lead FAMU to the 1999 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament title, and a historic No. 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament berth, opening against Clemson University.

Heatly averaged 12.6 points per game, dishing out 141 assists, plucking 62 steals from opposing ballhandlers, topping the club with 13 three-pointers made. She also posted a 5.4 rebounding average and eight (8) blocked shots.

For that dazzling debut performance in 1998-99, Heatly was named MEAC Rookie of the Year, while capturing All-Conference honors as well.

Careerwise, Heatly played in 79 games at FAMU, finishing seventh (7th) in career assists (385 or 4.87 per game), while averaging 10.9 points per game (865 points), 5.2 rebounds (413

total) and 2.1 steals (171 total).

She led the club in assists in all three of her seasons at FAMU, dishing out a personal best 147 steals as a senior in 2000-01.

HIGH SCHOOL: A two-time Suncoast Region Player of the Year (1995, 1996), Heatly helped lead her St. Petersburg Boca Ciega High team to back-to-back Class 5-A state championships, highlighted by a sizzling 33-1 mark in 1996.

Heatly averaged 17.0 points per game as a junior and 13.0 as a senior.

Akita Heatley • 1998 MEAC Rookie of the Year • 1998 ALL-MEAC • 1999 ALL-MEAC • 1999 NCAA Tournament Appearance • Led FAMU in assists all three seasons • 147 steals in her senior year (2000-01)

WOMEN’S TENNIS

Tennessee native Rochelle “Nikki” Goldthreate Houston is one of the most outstanding net performers in the history of FAMU Women’s Tennis.

Blessed with a combination of power and quickness, Houston helped make the Lady Rattlers perennial contenders for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title during her career.

Named by the MEAC as one of its’ Top 50 Women’s Tennis Players of all-time after earning first team all-league honors in both 2001 and 2002.

Houston now serves as Director of Tennis at Florida A&M University, a move which at one time placed both the Men’s and the Women’s Tennis programs under her charge.

In 2017, she directed the Men’s Tennis team to its’ first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship since 2000, and a previous year ago (2016), she led her revived Lady Rattler club to the MEAC Finals for the first time since the late 1990s.

Before her promotion in 2016, she mentored the Lady Rattler Tennis team from 2005 to the present.

Her work resume features

work teaching and coaching the game at the youth levels and college levels in her native Tennessee and in Florida, while her competitive portfolio included a three-year stint playing on the Women’s Pro Tour (December 2002 to May,2005).

A 2002 graduate of Florida A&M with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems (minor in BusinesGoldthreate also holds a Masters in Sports Management from FAMU (2006).

Rochelle Houston • MEAC Top 50 Players of All-Times • All-MEAC 2001 (Women’s Tennis) • All-MEAC 2002 (Women’s Tennis) • 2016 Led Lady Rattlers to MEAC final • 2017 MEAC Men’s Championship • Women’s Pro Tour 2002-2005

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

An unsung heroine of the dominating FAMU Women’s Basketball team which won the historic first-ever NCAA Basketball Tournament bid in 1995, Angela McPhaul was as versatile an athlete to ever don the Orange and Green.

She finished her FAMU career ranked 8th in Scoring (1991-96) with 1,217 points; 5th in career Field Goals made, with 522; and 9th in career rebounding., with 598.

McPhaul led the team in blocked shots in 1993-94, andwas a two-time All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference pick in 1994 and 1995.

Angela McPhaul

• 1994 All-MEAC • 1995 All-MEAC • Led the team in blocks (1993-94) • 1995 MEAC Champions • 1995 NCAA Tournament Appearance • Top 10 in several basketball categories

FAMU GOLF

One of the most accomplished student-athletes ever at Florida A&M University, Ulric Francis truly struck the perfect balance between academics and athletics.

Blessed with a passion for the business world, Francis pursued a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics, posting a sizzling 3.55 GPA leading to his degree in 1997. He went on to earn a Masters in Business Administration a year later, in 1998.

Francis pursued excellence as well on the golf course for the FAMU contingent, compiling a four-year stroke average of 74.9.

As a freshman, Francis finished first at the Grenelefe Invitational, highlighted by a pair of 73s in the first two rounds, then placed second at the Alabama State Invitational carding a 71 in the opening round, finishing the year with a 76.7 stroke average.

Francis began to hit his stride as a sophomore, recording six (6) top ten finishes and a 76.14 average for the year.

He won four tournaments as a junior, shooting a 69 and 70 to win the Coca-Cola Mi-

nority Classic, closing the year as the top individual medalist at the National Minority Golf Championship, turning in a nifty 73.88 stroke average for the season.

Francis recorded six (6) more Top Five finishes as a senior, compiling a 73.22 average, shooting under par rounds nine (9) times, including four rounds under 70.

Ulric Francis • National Minority Champion • Four-year average of 74.9 • Six (6) Top 10 finishes as a sophomore • Six (6) Top 10 finishes as a senior • Shot a 69 and 70 to win national title • Led FAMU to the national title

FAMU FOOTBALL

A native of Savannah, Georgia, Frank Middleton was a performer gifted with a rare combination of power and speed as the feature back in the Rattlers’ I-Formation offensive attack under Hall of Fame coach Rudy Hubbard.

Nicknamed “Choo Choo” by former FAMU hall of Fame announcer Othello “Chico” Renfroe, for his devastating running style, Middleton rushed for 1,925 yards in his FAMU career, ranking 9th alltime among Rattler runners.

Twice, Middleton led the team in rushing, rumbling for 803 yards in 1982, and 731 yards in 1981, while topping the club in scoring with 80 points, highlighted by 13 total touchdowns in 1982.

He showed early flashes of his immense talents as a freshman in 1979, earning the team’s Offensive Freshman of the Year Award.

In 1981, in his first full season as the lead back in the Rattler attack, Middleton led the club in rushing with 731 yards, earning second team All-Conference honors.

As a senior in 1982, Middleton turned in a smashing

performance, earning first-team All-Conference honors after rushing for 803 yards.

He capped his collegiate career with an MVP award-winning effort in the Florida Classic.

Middleton went on to a career in the NFL, ending with the Indianapolis Colts.

Frank Middleton • 1,925 Career rushing yards • Led the Rattlers - 80 points (1982) • FAMU Freshman of the Year (1979) • 1981 All-MEAC • 1982 All-MEAC • 1982 Florida Classic MVP

FAMU BASEBALL

One of FAMU Baseball’s most decorated pitchers, Willie J. Mitchell excelled on the mound thanks to an aura of mental toughness and physical durability, as well as a great love for the game.

During his collegiate career, Mitchell’s penchant for hard work led to him establishing numerous season and career marks, many of which remain untouched after nearly three decades in the books.

Included among the honors won by Mitchell at FAMU were: Freshman of the Year (1983), Outstanding Pitcher and Most Valuable Player (1986).

His individual Pitching records included: Most Innings Pitched - 137.2 (in 20 games) - (1986); Most Pitching Victories - 11 (in 20 games) - (1986); Most Pitching Decisions - 17 (in 20 games, 11-6) - (1986); Most Games Pitched – 20 (1986); Most Strikeouts - 96 (in 20 games) - (1986).

Also in 1984, he led the team in Doubles, 6; Games Played, 47; and Triples, 6.

After graduation in 1986, Mitchell took a stab at professional baseball,

signing with the Cincinnati Reds organization, before joining up with Tallahassee area semi-pro leagues.

Mitchell is an area businessman, who is heavily involved with area youth. Mitchell is a volunteer pitching coach for local underserved little league baseball camps. He not only financially supports the local programs, but he also serves as a father-figure and tremendous role model to the children.

Willie Mitchell • Freshman of the Year (1983) • Most Pitching Victories - 11 (1986) • Most Games Pitched - 20 (1986) • Led the team in doubles/triples (1984) • FAMU Outstanding Pitcher (1986) • FAMU Baseball MVP (1986)

TRACK & FIELD/FOOTBALL

A gifted athlete whose versatility allowed him to star in two sports, Javaro Sims was blessed with blazing speed, propelling him to success on the track, and he also possessed the strength, toughness and shifty open field moves to allow him to make an impact on the gridiron.

In track, his Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference indoor time in the 1981 conference championships in the 60-yard dash, of 6.30 seconds, remains the standard after 40 years.

In 1982, Sims turned in a singularly performance at the MEAC Outdoor Championship, helping the Rattlers to the Men’s team title, while securing the Outstanding Men’s Performer Award, due to his dazzling efforts in both the sprints and relays.

Sims’ blazing speed was utilized by FAMU on the gridiron as well, in the return game and offense.

His 95-yard kickoff return for a TD versus Tuskegee helped propel the Rattlers to a 49-20 road victory (1981).

Javaro Sims • 1981 MEAC Indoor Championship • 1982 MEAC MOP Outdoor Track • Record holder for MEAC 60m dash • Ran 3rd leg on FAMU 4x100m relay • MEAC Outdoor Champion (1982) • 95-yard Kickoff return for TD (1981)

COACH: VOLLEYBALL/TENNIS

Coach Pamela E. Reilly came onboard at Florida A&M University in the Fall of 1988 as the Assistant Women’s Basketball/Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, eventually doubling as Head Women’s Tennis Coach.

She posted a 121-105 record (‘88-’94) and won back to back MEAC Titles in ‘95 & ‘96. In 1993, Reilly had her best season finishing 29-13 overall, 8-0 in the conference regular season; 10-4 after MEAC Conference play.

Her ‘93 team led the nation in service aces for the entire season with a 4.756 per game average. Several players were ranked nationally for service aces and her middle hitter, Chaon Graham, was ranked 11th in the nation with a .395 hitting percentage.

Reilly coached numerous All Conference and All Tournament players during her career.

Reilly also guided the Women’s Tennis Team to MEAC Titles in 1990 and 1991.

Her teams finished in 2nd in ‘89 and her last two seasons.

She created the Sarah Yates Invitational Tournament in recognition of the former Women’s Athletic Director and also

was responsible for the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Volleyball Tournament to place the spotlight on HBCU Volleyball.

Reilly graduated from FAMU with a major in Broadcast Journalism.

She was a member of the Running Rattlerettes of the Mickey Clayton era. When she came to campus in 1977 Women’s Basketball was not a scholarship sport, butthe Title IX legislation would change that the next year.

After a year away, Reilly returned to the court in 1979, and was

awarded an athletic scholarship and went on to receive Most Improved honors that season.

Although she could score when needed, Reilly took pride in playing defense and was pleased to be matched up with an opposing team’s offensive threat.

Pamela Reily (Coach) • Volleyball Coach • Tennis Coach • Rattlerette Basketball Player • Rattlerette Tennis Player • MEAC Tennis Championship • MEAC Volleyball Championship

SUPPORTER

The epitome of a true supporter of Athletics and Florida A&M University, Ms. Clarice Byrd served in a varied number of roles over the span of many years.

She has been a generous financial supporter/donor, season ticket holder for FAMU Athletics, worked the National Youth Sports Program, assisted with hosting FAMU Relays, served as editor/proof reader for many athletic occasions, and she has a family of FAMU supporters in athletics and across the university.

Ms. Byrd’s family connection with the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame includes two of her nephews, NBA star center Clemon Johnson, and Rattler baseball catcher Donnie Johnson, who have preceded her into the Hall.

Clarice Byrd

POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED SUPPORTER

A 1983 graduate of Florida A&M, the late Michael T. Thomas served in several roles during his life in connection with Athletics.

His various roles in Athletics included Coach, Teacher, and Broadcaster, and for over 30 years, served as the Color Analyst for the Rattler Sports Network.

In that role, Thomas provided expert coaching commentary, helping capture the excitement of Rattler football for many years on the radio broadcast, thus his induction into the Sports Hall of Fame as a Supporter of FAMU Athletics.

Thomas was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He served as Wide Receivers Coach under Rudy Hubbard.

He hosted a youth basketball camp for three years at Rickards High School and Served as the Myers Park Summer Camp Director for two years.

Thomas’ awards were accepted by his wife Gloria Jean Thomas.

Michael Thomas

CONTRIBUTOR

Emmitt and Hattie Alexander are the epitome of the loyal and dedicated supporters both to Athletics and to the University.

The Alexanders have dedicated many years of service to FAMU and have donated over $150,000 to FAMU in the last 10 years alone, in addition to mentorin and sponsoring area youth in Orange Park, Madison and Jacksonville, Florida.

They have hosted the FAMU Rattler Athletic Tour Stop in Jacksonville, FL. In June 2021, over $20,000 was raised, and July 2022, over $25,000 was donated.

Financial Sponsor of 10 Students and 3 Faculty Members from FAMU School of Engineering Technology for a tour of AT&T Facilities and some areas highly affected by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans LA 2007.

Consistent donors to FAMU Athletics for many years, they assisted in the Fundraising for the Fieldhouse Roof Replacement.

Co-Sponsored the FAMU Obadiah & Louise Evans Endowment Fund. Co-Sponsored the FAMU RAF Athletic Strike

Tour Jacksonville FL. They are Lifetime Members of the FAMU National Alumni Association, FAMU Rattler Boosters, and National Rattler “F” Club Board Advisor.

While enrolled at FAMU, Mr. Alexander, who grew up in Lake Butler, Florida, played football from 1969 to 1973.

He won three letters as a defensive back, punt returner, and was captain of the kick off team for two years.

He is a Distinguished Alumni of FAMU CESTA. He retired from

AT&T, where he worked as Area Manager-0SP Facility Design March 31, 2015,where he supervised and directed the activities of plant facility design engineers and building industry consultants.

Emmitt Alexander

CONTRIBUTOR

Hattie E Alexander grew up in Greenville, Florida. She has been married for 47 years to Emmitt Alexander, who is also a proud FAMU graduate of the School Engineering & Technology.

They are the parents of 4 children, all of whom have graduated from FAMU. Emmitt & Hattie have touched the lives of many students by financially supporting them in college.

They also have assisted with obtaining corporate donations for scholarships for students.

Mrs. Alexander is on the FAMU Pharmacy Wall of Distiction, and was a Pharmacy Manager for 41 years. Now a retired (on call) Pharmacist, she has supervised and mentored many students.

Hattie Alexander

CONTRIBUTOR

One of America’s leading attorneys, Daryl Parks is fashioning a distinguished career representing the underserved in our society.

A 1992 graduate of Florida A&M, Parks served as a FAMU Athletic Trainer (1986-1987), and was a two-time SGA President (1990-1992).

He has been a Board Member of the FAMU Foundation (1997- 2007), President FAMU Boosters (2001-2003), Sponsored Rattler Bowling (2001, 2002, 2003), FAMU Board of Trustee Member (20072011), Vice Chairman of Board of Trustees (2009-2011), and Sports Hall of Fame sponsor (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2021).

Parks donated $10,000 for Athletics in 2004; sponsored the President’s Pre Game Tailgate (2005-2013), sponsored the Football Kickoff (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010,2011, 2012), sponsored Women’s Softball (20092013), donated $35,000 for various athletic scoreboards (2007), donated $10,000 to the Rattler Boosters (2009), was a 220 Quarterback Club sponsor (2009, 2010, 2011), sponsored

women’s track team uniforms(2011), Rattler Preview Sponsor (2012, 2013, 2016), and sponsored Men’s Baseball (2014).

His organizational memberships include: Investing in Champions Member (20182021), Lifetime Member of Leon County and National Alumni Association, General Counsel for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Past President of the National Bar Association, He is the Past President of the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association.

Daryl Parks

2022 PLAQUE HONOREES

Anthony “Tony” Bell

Danielle Brown

Gregory Clark via

Selvin Cobb

Douglass Cook

Howard Huckaby

Curtis Johnson

Dorsey Hutchinson

Merlon Jones

Cynthia Mingo

G.W. Mingo

Darlene Moore

Ephraim Riggins

Caroll Roberts

Harold Roberts

Bonita Williams

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

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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 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 Browning-Hankerson, Kimberly Softball, 1997-00 2014

HONOR ROLL 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

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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 Cooper. Eddie Lee Football, 1963-67 2011 Coverson, Arthur Lee Baseball, Basketball, Football, Band, 1950-54 1987

HALL OF FAME

HONOR ROLL

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

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

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

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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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

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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 Fillyau, Earnest Supporter 2004 Finnie. Roger Lewis Football, 1965-68 1990 Floyd, Vernon Football, 1948-51 1998

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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 Harrison, Leo Boxing, Football, 1938-42 1992 Hawkins, Clarence Football, 1974-77 2001 Hawkins, Wallace “Hawk,” Basketball, 1943-45; 1947-49 2000

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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 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

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

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 James, Shaylor Supporter 2006 Jefferson, Dennis Football, 1954-58 2004 Johnson, Alonzo Football, 1979-82 2002 Johnson, Clemon Basketball, 1974-78 1986 Johnson, Donnie Baseball, 1967-70 2019

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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 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 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

HALL OF FAME Lewis, Aubrey Supporter 1990 Lewis, Kiser Football, 1976-79 1997 Lewis, Robert Baseball, 1950-52 1998 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 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

HONOR ROLL 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 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 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

HALL OF FAME 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 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

HONOR ROLL 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 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

HALL OF FAME 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 Wilson, Roosevelt Supporter 1999 Wilson, Ulysses Baseball, 1967-70 2010 Wilson, Vaughn Football, 1985-88 2015

HONOR ROLL 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

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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REMEMBERING

COACH BOBBY LANG….

This past Winter, the passing of our beloved Coach Bobby Lang left a void in our hearts that will never truly be filled.

Coach Lang was a man who was truly all things to all people.

He was a Hall of Fame and championship coach, who was to many a father figure, teacher, community leader, and supportive friend.

His charges brought home 38 total conference championships combined in football and track, highlighted by three national championships in football.

In track alone, he won 33 league titles, producing numerous record-setting performers, including one U.S. Olympian, and without a doubt his impact on the sport of Track and Field ranged far beyond The Highest of Seven Hills in Tallahassee.

As a member of the Sports Hall of Fame Committee, he was the epitome of dedication, helping steer the organization forward, while building financial and community support as well.

To the Lang family thank you for sharing Coach with us for so many years It is said in the New Testament that to be absent from the body is is to be present with the Lord.

And Even Though he is gone from us in the physical, Coach Lang will live on forever in each our hearts and minds.

His way with everyone be they an athlete, student, fellow coaches, administrators or people in the community truly lived up to the FAMU creed “Excellence With Caring.”

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CONGRATULATIONS TO PAMELA REILLY YOUR INDUCTION INTO THE FAMU

CONGRATULATIONS SPORTS HALL OF FAME

TO IS WELL EARNED AND GREATLY PAMELA REILLY DESERVED FROM YOUR INDUCTION INTO THE FAMU

THE MONTCLAIR GRASS ROOTS SPORTS HALL OF FAME BOARD AND OF DIRECTORS IS WELL EARNED GREATLY DESERVED

FROM

PAMELA REILLY THE MONTCLAIR GRASS ROOTS YOUR INDUCTION INTO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FLORIDA A & M SPORTS HALL OF FAME IS A WELL-DESERVED HONOR PAMELA REILLY CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES YOUR INDUCTION INTO THE CELINE AND WALLY, JR

FLORIDA A & M SPORTS HALL OF FAME IS A WELL-DESERVED HONOR CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES CELINE AND WALLY, JR

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Rasheed Kennion Seasoned Rattler

Tariq Current Rattler

Kaila Future Rattler

Elaine Future Rattler

The Alexanders have a great love for their alma mater, Florida A&M University, and they have demonstrated that over the years by their dedicated service and generous contributions to the school. They are now passing down their passion for the Orange and Green to future generations of the Alexander Family.

Congratulations To

Emmitt and Hattie Alexander

From Pastor Charles W. Evans Sr. and First Lady Margie Evans Mount Zion AME Church Madison County, Florida

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Congratulations Javaro

on your induction into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame

Love, your brothers,

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Sending Our Warmest Congratulations to the

2022 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Class On Your Induction and Best Wishes To You In The Future From Lillie and Allen Bogan 99

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Congratulations to

JAVARO SIMS On your Sports Hall of Fame Induction From The Frazier Family

Sam, Joyce, Erika, Shan and Devin

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JAVARO SIMS From Your Friends, Amos & Desiree Jackson

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Congratulations

Chief Javaro Sims

From Fall 2020 UnQUESTionable 22 South Palm Beach County Alumnae Chapter of

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We want to wish you Congratulations on being inducted into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame. It is truly an honor, and we know how hard you worked for it! We are so proud of you and excited to share and celebrate this great accomplishment with you. We can’t wait to see what the next chapter in your career brings. Love, your family & friends.

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Hey Pam Reilly

Congratulations on receiving such a on Congratulations fantastic honor. For receiving such many years youahave fantastic honor.

For of gained the reputation being someone many years youwho have has special talents. Your gained the reputation of love for various sports, being someone who especially Volleyball, hasisspecial talents. Your further exemplified through your high-level skills sports, which lovecoaching for various encourages young athletes to grow to realize their especially Volleyball, greatest potentials. Thanks for being a special is further exemplified mentor to so many, especially Me and Allie.

through your high-level coaching skills which encourages young athletes grow Fletcher to realize their Richard “Jazzto Master” greatest potentials. Thanks for being a special mentor to so many, especially Me and Allie.

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What a great accomplishment! We couldn't be more proud of you auntie. Congrats on being inducted into the 2022 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame!

Love,

Daniel & Lisa Watkins

Congratulations!

Clarice Clarice,

Congratulations on being inducted into the 2022 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame. It is truly an honor and I am so proud to call you my aunt!!!

Love, Leslie Jones Dantzler Owner, The Sunflower & Grace Co

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Congratulations to

Emmitt and Hattie Alexander On your induction into the

FAMU Sports Hall of Fame.

You are prime examples of what True Rattlers should be. We salute and adore you.

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BASE BALL CONGRATULATIONS TO

WILLIE J. MITCHELL ON BEING INDUCTED INTO

FAMU SPORTS HALL OF FAME From the Up All Night Family:

FALL 2022 EDITION

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HENRY ALLEN AND

THE WASHINGTON, D.C. FAMU ALUMNI CHAPTER Congratulates the following Rattlers for receiving national recognition in 2022

PAM OLIVER

Inducted into Florida Sports Hall of Fame

NATE NEWTON Inducted into the Black College Football HOF

FAMU’S 4X100 RELAY TEAM 1966-68

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Honored by the prestious Penn Relays for retiring the J.C. Patterson Cup in 1968

Ulric A. Francis attended FAMU from 1993 – 1998. He played on the golf team from 1993 to 1997 graduating Magna Cum Laude then transitioned to the Grad Assistant Golf Coach while earning his MBA from FAMU’s School of Business (SBI). He was also a member of the Golden Key Honor society. His athletic achievements include 1 individual win his Freshman Year, 5 wins his Junior Year and 3 wins his Senior year.

After his time at FAMU, Ulric followed his dream on Golf’s Professional minitours. He had some success with a few professional wins but ultimately ended up working in the Golf Course Management Industry for 16 years. Throughout his playing career both Amateur and Professional he has played in 13 different countries. Golf is a lifelong game and he hopes to continue add new countries to his

Today Ulric works in the Hospitality industry, while building a career in Real Estate. His wife Larell is a Famu graduate and they currently have one son, Theo who now takes up most of their free time. Ulric remains an active supporter of the FAMU golf team and is grateful for the spring board of opportunities that have been afforded to him from the foundation that FAMU provided through both Golf and Education.

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ANGELA McPHAUL Member of the Class of 2022

Offers her Congratulations and Best Wishes to everyone in The FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022

HENRY ALLEN AND HORACE KNIGHT Send Warmest Congratulations To

EMMITT AND HATTIE ALEXANDER On your induction into the FAMU SPORTS HALL OF FAME

This publication was proudly produced by the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame editorial committee. We would like to thank Alvin Hollins Jr., for leadership in this endeavor as he has done for decades now. Additinal members of the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame committee who contributed to the editing and proofing of this yearbook were Claudette Farmer, Brian Lucas, Sarah Hill Yates, and Al Washington. Thanks to chairman Marvin E. Green Jr., for advocating for this new format of a yearbook publication that will be forever cherished by and contain the memories of the weekend for the class of 2022. We would also like to thank Mega Ace Media, LLC for producing the final layout. This publication was printed by Durra-Print, high-quality printers in Tallahassee, Florida.