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HBCU Coach Profile: Clarence “Big House” Gaines, Winston-Salem State University

On the first edition of HBCU Coach Profile, we will be highlighting Clarence "Big House" Gaines the legendary basketball coach for the Rams of Winston-Salem State University. Clarence Gaines played basketball, football and ran track for the Morgan State Bears. As a football player, he was an All-CIAA selection for all four seasons of his … Continue reading HBCU Coach Profile: Clarence “Big House” Gaines, Winston-Salem State University →

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HBCU Athlete Profile: Shannon Sharpe, Savannah State University

On this edition of the HBCU Athlete Profile, we highlight former NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion Shannon Sharpe who played his college ball for the Tigers of Savannah State University. Shannon Sharpe attended Savannah State University from 1986-1989 where he was a multi-sport athlete playing not only football but also basketball and ran … Continue reading HBCU Athlete Profile: Shannon Sharpe, Savannah State University →

HBCU Athlete Profile: Ben Wallace, Virginia Union University

On this edition of the HBCU Athlete Profile, we highlight and wish a Happy Belated Birthday to Ben Wallace, a former NBA champion center who played his college ball in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) for the Virginia Union Panthers. Ben Wallace played just two years with Virginia Union after spending his first two … Continue reading HBCU Athlete Profile: Ben Wallace, Virginia Union University →

HBCU Athlete Profile: Marvin Webster, Morgan State University

On this edition of the HBCU Athlete Profile, we highlight Marvin Webster, a former NBA/ABA player out of Morgan State University. In Marvin Webster's four years with the Morgan State Bears, he averaged 17.5 points per game, 19.9 rebounds per game, and 6.3 blocks per game for his career. He won the MEAC Player of … Continue reading HBCU Athlete Profile: Marvin Webster, Morgan State University →

HBCU Athlete Profile: Francena McCorory, Hampton University

On this edition of the HBCU Athlete Profile, we take a look at the first woman athlete we have highlighted in this series Francena McCorory an Olympic gold medal-winning track and field athlete out of Hampton University. Born and raised in Hampton, Virginia, Francena McCorory attended Bethel High School the same high school that Hall … Continue reading HBCU Athlete Profile: Francena McCorory, Hampton University →

HBCU Athlete Profile: Walter Payton, Jackson State University

On this edition of the HBCU Athlete Profile, we highlight College and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton a.k.a. Sweetness who played for the Tigers of Jackson State University from 1971-1974. Walter Payton's breakout performance with the Tigers came in his sophomore season against Lane College in which he scored a SWAC … Continue reading HBCU Athlete Profile: Walter Payton, Jackson State University →

HBCU Athlete/Coach Profile: Al Attles, North Carolina A&T

HBCUs have not only birthed great athletes they have also seen the emergence of great head coaches or great players turned great head coaches. Among these great coaches is Al Attles a former NBA player and Hall of Fame basketball out North Carolina A&T. Attles attended North Carolina A&T from 1956-1960 where he earned his … Continue reading HBCU Athlete/Coach Profile: Al Attles, North Carolina A&T →

HBCU Athlete Profile: Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, Winston-Salem State University

On this edition of HBCU Athlete Profile, we highlight NBA legend Earl "The Pearl" Monroe a combo guard (can play either point guard or shooting guard) who played for the Rams of Winston-Salem State University from 1963-1967. After a solid freshman season where he averaged just 7.1 points per game, Monroe wanted to leave college … Continue reading HBCU Athlete Profile: Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, Winston-Salem State University →

HBCU Athlete Profile: Vince Coleman, Florida A&M University

On this edition of the HBCU Athlete Profile, we profile a former Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Vince Coleman who attended Florida A&M University (FAMU). While at Florida A&M, Vince was a two-sport athlete playing for the Rattlers' baseball and football team as a kicker from 1978-1981. In 1978, Vince Coleman was a part of … Continue reading HBCU Athlete Profile: Vince Coleman, Florida A&M University →