2023 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Yearbook

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.

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

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.

Hansel E. Tookes

Ms. Tiffani-Dawn B. Sykes

Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY

Lua S. Bartley Women’s Athletic Complex

Tallahassee, Florida 32307

Dear Enshrinement Attendees,

September 22, 2023

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

Greetings to all,

December 1, 202

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.

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

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

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

Ms. Claudette Farmer, Vice-Chair

Mary Hill

Ms. Sarah J. Hill Yates

Mr. Alvin Hollins, Jr.

Dr. Brian Lucas

Dr. Ebenezer Oriaku

Mr. Alfred Washington

Mrs. Veronica Wiggins

Mrs. Bonita McCray-Williams

Mr. Vaughn Wilson

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

2023 FAMU SPORTS HALL OF FAME TRAILBLAZER

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

Former FAMU General Counsel Bishop Holifield, Esq.

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.

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

Every 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.

Te p enultimate 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.

Sybil Rivers

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

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

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-

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.

Rudy Hubbard and the 1978 NCAA I-AA National Champions

FAMU Wrestling Team

Enshrinement Gallery

Enshrinement Gallery

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.

PATRICK BONNER

FOOTBALL

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.

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

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-

WILLIE BROWN

FOOTBALL

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.

• 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

Willie Brown

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.

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.

BRENDA R. FOGLE

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

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.

• Started as a walk-on

• 1979-80 Led team with 143 steals

• Career 123 assists

• Averaged13.2points-per-game

• 3-Year letter winner

Brenda R. Fogle

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

TERENCE HINSON

TRACK & FIELD

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.

• 1979 All-MEAC

• 1979 Set FAMU record with a 7’ jump

• Has held FAMU record for 44 years

• Helped FAMU to MEAC Championship

Terence Hinson

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

TERESA JENKINS

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

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.

• 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

Teresa Jenkins

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

NAKIA LINSON

TRACK & FIELD

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.

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

KENYA PEREIRA

SOFTBALL

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.

• 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

Kenya Pereira

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

JANELLE BAKER

SUPPORTER

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.

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

Design, Installation and Certification

• Network Cabling System

• Fiber Optics

• Custom design and installation of Fine Audio and Video Systems

• Card Access System

• CCTV Systems

• Smart Home System

• Alarm systems

FAMU HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2023

Ken Riley Henry “Killer” Lawrence Tyrone McGriff Greg Coleman

Enshrinement Gallery

HALL OF FAME HONOR ROLL

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

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

HALL OF FAME HONOR ROLL

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

D

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

FFAMU’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

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

GGaither, 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

H

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

HALL OF FAME HONOR ROLL

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

I

Ingram, Bernard “Bookie” Football, Track, 1944-48 1991

Innerarity, Polly Basketball, 1988-92 2002

Irvin, Willie Basketball, 1949-53 1995

JJackson, 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

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

K

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

LLamb, 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

HALL OF FAME HONOR ROLL

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

M

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

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

N

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

O

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 P

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

HALL OF FAME HONOR ROLL

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

R

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

S

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

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

TTaylor, 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

V

Valdez, Virgil Supporter 2000

Vann, Leroy Football, 2006-09 2021

Varner, Alphonso “Al,” Football, 1948-51 1983

Vertuno, Jmmy Football, 1987-90 2016

W

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

HALL OF FAME HONOR ROLL

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

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 Y

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.

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

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

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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

“Mama 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!!!

- Love, Slow Motion (Tiffany Brown)”

Congratulations to Brenda Fogle

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

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

Congratulations Brenda Fogle on Your Hall of Fame Achievement!

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

From your friends and colleagues at Director Terence Hinson

congratulates 2023 FAMU Hall of Fame Track and Field inductee Terence Hinson

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

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

CONGRATULATIONS TO TERENCE HINSON ON YOUR INDUCTION INTO THE FAMU SPORTS HALL OF FAME

WILL BUTLER

We are so proud of you for being inducted into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame!

We love you!

Mike, Zan, Lisa, Aliyah, & Malcom

Teresa “JENK” Jenkins #30

Mike, Zan, Lisa, Aliyah, Malcom #30

Teresa “JENK” Jenkins

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 th e 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