Larry Wright, the product of a single-parent home in the poorest part of southside Monroe, never let his humble beginnings slow him down. He helped teams win basketball championships in high school and college, then titles in the National Basketball Association and overseas. That fiery determination will be recognized with Wright’s induction on July 16 [...]
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Frank Lewis moves from quiet contributor to Grambling Legend
Frank Lewis was as quiet as he was deadly proficient in the game of football. And, in many ways, the Houma native remains just that unassuming. Until you get him to talking about his college alma mater. “There’s something about Grambling,” he said. “It’s a small school in a secluded area. But if I had [...]
For James ‘Shack’ Harris, Grambling Legends honor is a personal thing
James “Shack” Harris has had his share of accomplishments far from home. After all, he’s the first African-American quarterback to start an NFL playoff game, and the first to be named Pro Bowl MVP. As a front-office member, he helped craft a Super Bowl-winning roster for the Baltimore Ravens. But anyone who has spent time [...]
Third Grambling Legends class announced; includes James Harris, Gary Johnson, Frank Lewis, Everson Walls, Larry Wright, others
The Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame has announced its third class of honorees, including James “Shack” Harris, Gary “Big Hands” Johnson, Everson Walls, Larry Wright and Douglas Porter, among others. The complete list: James Harris – Football; Tarcha Hollis – Women’s Basketball; Delles Howell – Football; Gary Johnson – Football; James Jones – Basketball; [...]
Southwestern Athletic Conference announces 2010 Hall of Fame class
The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its 2010 Hall of Fame inductees. The class includes six honorees affiliated with five of the league’s 10 member institutions: Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd (Jackson State, baseball), Clyde Duncan (Texas Southern, track and field), Charlie Granger (Southern, football / track and field), Aaron James (Grambling, basketball), Willie “Rat” McGowan [...]
New Black College Football Hall of Fame class includes Mel Blount, Willie Jeffries, Doug Williams, others
The Black College Football Hall of Fame has announced its new 11-member Class for 2011 — a group that includes four-time NFL champion Mel Blount, new College Football Hall of Famer Willie Jeffries and Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams, among others. The entire class, unveiled on Thursday, features Lem Barney (Jackson State defensive back, 1963-66); [...]
Second Black College Football Hall of Fame class begins taking shape
The Black College Hall of Fame’s initial group of 35 finalists for its second-ever class is being reduced this month to a list of 11 honorees. Ernie Accorsi and Gil Brandt, former general managers with the NFL’s Giants and Cowboys, head the committee charged with making the final decisions. They’re discussing 2011 player finalists including: [...]
Petition pushes for recognition of Grambling's 'Big Hands' Johnson
Gary “Big Hands” Johnson, who helped Grambling to a 41-6 record over the 1971-74 seasons before a standout 11-year NFL career, passed without being recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A petition from friends and family aims to right that wrong. Lifelong buddy Melvin Lars, CEO of the Brighter Futures educational consulting firm, [...]
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