Because Education Mattered...

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Because Education Mattered… A Legacy of Black College Sports Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends www.ehbcsports.com

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Because Education Mattered… They made the commitment… They Met the Challenge… They Reaped the Honors… See Some of the Driving Forces Behind Them… The Mentors Who inspired Greatness… P.S. They Measured Success in ‘Degrees’… This is the Legacy of Black College Sports Visit: http://www.ehbcsports.com Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends www.ehbcsports.com

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Because Education Mattered… “They’re going to be scholars first, football players second. They came for an education and 90 per cent get degrees here…not in just physical education but pre-law, pre-medicine and business. Two days a week I talk life , not football. College football is great for today’s life. The world is looking for leadership and discipline; football offers that experience.” Earl Banks University of Iowa ‘50 Head Football Coach Morgan State University (1960-73 ) Record : 96-31-2 14 consecutive winning seasons He Built Leaders… Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends www.ehbcsports.com

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Because Education Mattered… John Ayers Merritt (January 26, 1926 – December 13, 1983) Louisville, KY Kentucky State University ‘52 Head Football Coach Jackson State University 1952-62 (60-37-3) Tennessee State University 1963-83 (172–33–7) Career record: 232-65-10 The greatest Tiger of them all Was somewhere on the scene Instilling courage and confidence Accepting no ‘in-between’ …There’s no battle that can’t be won There’s no job that can’t be done… (From the poem, ‘Big John Merritt, by Richard Rene’ Ross) He Exemplified Determination and Hard Work Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends www.ehbcsports.com

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A Black College Trailblazer: Who Believe in Helping Young Men to Become Productive and Useful Citizens The first chairman and a charter member of the National Athletic Steering Committee which led the fight for the black colleges opportunity to play in the NAIA and NCAA Basketball Tournaments Harry Jefferson West Virginia State, B.A. ‘20 Ohio University, M.S. ‘25 Head Football Coach Wilberforce 1930 -57 Bluefield State 1925 Virginia State 1934-49 (1936, ‘37 BC National Champions) Hampton Institute 1949-57 Career record : 152-109 Because Education Mattered…

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He put a lot of emphasis on his girls getting an education. One of his favorite memories was a picture of 10 players who posted a 105-7 record between 1988-91. The real reward was... they all earned their degrees . Nelson C. Brownlee ( July 5, 1932-February 2, 2000) South Carolina State College ‘ 19 Head Basketball Coach, Women’s Claflin College 1973-2000 ( 27 years) Member, Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). Because Education Mattered… Staying Home…Making a Difference… Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends www.ehbcsports.com

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" There is no place in the life of my people for mediocre performances. They talk about building character. If building character means losing, then I don't want anything to do with it. I can build more character winning than any man can losing ." Because Education Mattered… Alonza ‘Jake’ Gaither ( April 11, 1903-1994 ) Knoxville College, B.S. ’27 Ohio State University M.S. ’37 Head Football Coach Florida A&M University 1945-1969 Jake Only Wanted What was Best for His Boys… Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends www.ehbcsports.com

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Because Education Mattered… A strict and demanding coach, Zip always took an interest in his young student-athletes and tried to help them in anyway he could. He is held in the highest esteem with many honors bestowed by his peers and ex-students across the nation C. Felton ‘Zip’ Gayles Morehouse ‘29 Instructor, Social Science , Head Coach: Football , Basketball, Baseball Athletic Director Langston University 1930-1965 Career record: 146-78-18 Basketball: 571-282 Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends www.ehbcsports.com A Class Act in the Mid-West

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Because Education Mattered… “If I’ve done anything at all, it’s been because of other coaches , the men, the colleges, the administration, the alumni, friends … just everybody. I’ve only had one formula and that is hard work.” Eddie P. Hurt Howard University ‘21 Head Football, Basketball, Track Coach Morgan State University 1929-59 Football 185-58-24 Basketball 3 CIAA Championships Track & Field 31 CIAA Championships CIAA Hall of Fame The Pioneer of Morgan State Golden Bears Sports Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends www.ehbcsports.com

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Because Education mattered… “The young men who excelled in their chosen professions after leaving this program have enriched their lives and careers.” Spent his entire career at LeMoyne -Owen College and coached more than 1,000 basketball games Jerry Johnson Wiley College/Fayetteville State ‘28 Head Basketball Coach LeMoyne -Owen College (46 seasons) Career record: 818-400 A Role Model Who Exemplified Winning at Life… Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends www.ehbcsports.com

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A Powerhouse in Tennessee State Tigers History Henry Arthur Kean, Sr. (1894 - December 12, 1955) Louisville , KY Fisk University Indiana University Head Football Coach Director, Division of Health, Physical Education & Recreation Director of Athletics Tennessee State University Career record: 93-14-3 Because Education Mattered… Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends www.ehbcsports.com “Call me a teacher…not a coach…”

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Because Education Mattered… His love for academics was almost as passionate as his desire to win. Coach McCain developed a reputation as a great builder of character by motivating and instilling confidence in his players "Not only must you be a winner on the field, but also in the classroom." Vernon ‘Skip’ McCain Langston University ‘30 Head Football Coach : Assistant Professor, Mathematics Maryland State College 1948-53 Career Record: 108-18-5 Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends www.ehbcsports.com His Love for Teaching Led to Success in the Classroom and on the Field

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A stirring tribute was paid to Coach Mac by a Virginia Union player, Jimmy Dilworth, who was MVP of the first CIAA Basketball Tournament held in 1946 in Washington, DC’s Turner Arena. Even though they lost in a thrilling 3-OT game to McLendon’s North Carolina ‘ Screamin ’ Eagles’, Jimmy paid him the highest tribute: “… The cohesion of the Eagles and their determination, led to their victory…and I attribute this to a man who stood alone (above) his coaching colleagues, Coach John McLendon .” Because Education Mattered… An Ambassador of Black College Sports and Beyond…John B. McLendon, Jr. John B. McLendon , Jr. April 4, 1915, -Oct.8 , 1999 Hiawatha, KS Kansas City Junior College University of Kansas ‘36 University of Iowa Head Basketball Coach : North Carolina College Hampton Institute Tennessee State A&I Cleveland State University Cleveland Pipers, IBL College Career record; 523-165 One of the driving forces behind the emergence of Black College Basketball Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends www.ehbcsports.com

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"If you can play and you're willing to work hard and study… this is about young people developing and fulfilling potential. This program is color blind. All we see is success." Because Education Mattered… Edward Payton (August 3, 1951 - ) Columbia, Mississippi Jackson State ‘73 B.S. Mathematics & Health, Physical Ed & Recreation Head Golf Coach ( 27 years) Jackson State University 1984- present 21 SWAC Championships Led Jackson State to an NCAA Division I men's & women's golf championship tournaments Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends www.ehbcsports.com

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Because Education Mattered… Eddie G. Robinson Leland College, B.A. ’41 University of Iowa, M.S. ‘54 Head Football Coach: Grambling State University ( 1941-97) 56 years NCAA All-time Winning- est Football Coach: 408-165-15 “People could never realize the joy it is to sit at commencement and see those guys walk across the stage …You’ve seen them play, you know from whence they come, and you see them go, and you see them leave with a degree.” Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends www.ehbcsports.com

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Facts & Figures about Black College Sports History & Legends According to different sources, there are between 101-106 Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) There are current 5 Sports Conferences: CIAA, EIAC, MEAC, SIAC, SWAC As of 2011, there are 23 Black college players are in the NFL Hall of Fame There are 5 Black college players and 4 coaches in the NBA Hall of Fame There are 10 Black college Coaches who have won 500 or more games in any sport Althea Gibson, All-Time Tennis great is an Black college alumna of Florida A&M University Since 1946, the CIAA Basketball Tournament has been one of the nation’s best attended venues The SWAC has one of the best football attendance records in the nation Get more Black College Sports History & Legends … www.ehbcsports.com

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Because Education Mattered… A Legacy of Black College Sports You are invited to partner with us in creating an exciting, entertaining and informative series of The Chronicles of Black College Sports. Contact Us: Edd Hayes Black College Sports History & Legends ehbcsports@gmail.com Thank You for Your Support of Black Colleges Edd J. Hayes, Publisher 859 Wilmont Lane Newport News, VA 23608 757.833.6876 757.272.4472

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