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2025-2028 TUAHOF BOD Announced, Harrison named 9th Chairman

Reginald E. Harrison, 9th TUAHOF BOD Chair

February 1, 2025 – The 2025-2028 TUAHOF BOD has been finalized and Reginald E. Harrison has been named the 9th Chairman of the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame (TUAHOF) Board of Directors.

Joining Harrison on the 2025-2028 TUAHOF BOD’s are: Dr. Joel McCloud Jr. (Vice Chairman), James Arrington (Secretary), Georginna Lockett Wright (Treasurer), Coach Belinda Roby (Financial Secretary), James M. Hill (Asst. Secretary), Otis M. McDaniel (member rep), Col. Palmer Sullins (member rep) and Leonard G. Lewis (Immediate-Past Chair).

Congratulations to Chairman Reginald Harrison and the 2025-2028 Tuskegee University Athletic HOF BOD.

50th Celebration – RSVP / Purchase Tickets Online

Banquet tickets, congratulatory Ads and HOF merchandise for the 50th Anniversary Celebration is now available.

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TUAHOF Celebrates 50th Anniversary

On behalf of the TUAHOF Board of Directors, it is a pleasure to INVITE you to a Celebration of the  50th Anniversary  of the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame.

This invitation is to all Hall of Fame Members, Family & Friends, so please MARK YOUR CALENDAR to support the HOF 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend, Sept. 20-21, on the campus of Tuskegee University.

We request all Hall of Fame Members to support the celebration by purchasing a souvenir journal ad and banquet tickets.

Ms. Charlzine Turner, one of the TUAHOF Founding Members, is chairperson of the 50h Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee. Ms. Turner and her team has reserved some hotel rooms to help you plan your trip  to Tuskegee. Please book your accommodations as soon as possible.

Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery-Downtown
100 Commerce Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104 USA
(334) 265-1010

Block Name: Tuskegee Univ. Athletic Hall of Fame
Rooms availability: Sept 20 and Sept  21
(2-nights – studio suite, double suite, king deluxe)

Room rates: $191-$196 (plus tax)
Room types: Studio, Double Suites, King
Must reserve rooms by September 1st

Fairfield Inn & Suites EastChase
8970 EastChase Parkway,  Montgomery, Al 36117
(334) 260-8650

 Group Code THFC
Rooms availability: Sept 20
(1 night – double queen/king)
Room rate: $190.85(includes tax)
Must reserve rooms by August 21st.

Additionally, a  50th Anniversary Polo Shirt and Athletic Jacket is being designed  to commemorate the celebration. The Polo Shirt will be available Sept 20-21 and we anticipated the Athletic Jacket  will be available during homecoming weekend. Cost details will be available soon on our website for all merchandise.

Please click here to view event, hotel and other cost information.

Warm Regards,

Leonard G. Lewis, Chairman                                                                                  
Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame                                                            

Ms. Charlzine Turner
Planning Committee Chair

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TUAHOF mourn the passing of HOF member Dr. Rudy Deveaux

Hall of Fame member Dr. Rudy Deveaux.

Dr. Eneas Ruel (Rudy) Deveaux, HOF Class of 2017, passed away on Sunday December 3, 2023, in Atlanta, GA.  The Tuskegee Athletic Hall of Fame (TUAHOF) offer our sincere condolences and prayers to his wife Dr. Hermia Simmons Deveaux and daughter Kennedy.

Dr. Deveaux was a valuable member of the HOF serving as Chair of the Scholarship Committee and always supporting the HOF since his induction.

Dr. Deveaux was a proud and distinguished Tuskegee University graduate and supported Mother Tuskegee through several organizations. 

  Read Dr. Deveaux HOF BIO.

Dr. Eneas Ruel (Rudy) Deveaux Homegoing Celebration 

Public Viewing
Murrays Brothers Funeral Home
1199 Utoy Springs Rd SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
Sunday December 10, 2023 from 12:00pm – 6pm EST
The family will receive guest between 1:00pm-3:00pm

Celebration of Life Service
Cascade Midtown
458 Ponce De Leon Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Monday, December 11, 2023 at 11:00am

The services will also be live streamed on the church website: www.cascadeumc.org

Memorial Service
Space Coast Health Foundation
1100 Rockledge Blvd.
Rockledge, Florida 32955
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Public viewing 2:00pm-3:00pm
Memorial service 3:00pm-4:00pm

The interment will be a private ceremony for the family only.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that contributions be made in The Rudy Deveaux Scholar Athlete Award (Scholarship) at Tuskegee University tuskegee.edu/support-tu/give on the site, choose other under designation and type “The Rudy Deveaux Scholar Athlete Award”. If you prefer to send a check , it can be mailed to Tuskegee University, Office of Development P.O. Box 1304, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama 36087. In the memo section list the name of the Scholarship.  Rudy Deveaux Scholar Athlete Award

BIO Sketches for Class of 2023 released

The biographical sketch for each of the eight members of the Class of 2023 has been released.

The biographical (BIO) sketch provides a summary of the inductee’s athletic, educational, professional and philanthropic accomplishments.

Ernie James Montgomery

Edwin Jay Grimmett

Sophia Ann James-Hall

Alfred “Teddy” Ogden

Larry D. Bradley

Irvin S. Smith. Jr.

Brian Christopher Gary, M.D.

Ronald D. Smith

Lula Bell Smith (TUAHOF 1989) 90th Birthday Celebration planned

The family of Mrs. Lula Bell Smith is planning her 90th Birthday celebration in Florida on August 12th, 2023.

Mrs. Smith set records at Tuskegee as a basketball and track star. She graduated from Tuskegee in 1957 and was inducted into the Tuskegee University Hall of Fame in 1989 (view TUAHOF BIO).

The family invite HOF members to join them as they honor Mrs. / Coach Lula Smith Bell (see below flyer)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GOLDEN TIGER, TUAHOF 1989 !!

Leon Crenshaw, Jr., TUAHOF 2007, pass away

Leon Crenshaw, Jr. transitioned on Monday, July 29, 2023. Mr. Crenshaw resided in Detroit, Michigan and was a member of the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame Class – Class of 2007.

Mr. Crenshaw was a graduate of Tuskegee University. Crenshaw;  an outstanding defensive lineman and was First team All-SIAC Football in 1989 and 1990. Professionally, he was an  educator.

TUAHOF acknowledge the Crenshaw family and offer our sincere condolences and prayers.

TUAHOF BIO – Leon Crenshaw ,Jr. – Class of 2007

Induction Weekend ’23

Tuskegee Univ. Athletic Hall of Fame (TUAHOF)
September 15th – September 16th
Tuskegee, AL.

Class of 2023
Class of 2023

 

FRIDAY – Sept. 15th
Enshrinement Banquet
Logan Hall
 
Tickets $50 per person
Email tuskegeehof@gmail.com to JOIN WAITING LIST
 for cancelations or unclaimed tickets

SATURDAY – Sept 16th
Hall of Fame Football Game
Click here to purchase Game Tickets
Tuskegee vs Central St.
Cleve Abbott Alumni Bowl
12 NOON CST

YOUR financial support of INDUCTION WEEKEND allows TUAHOF to support its mission of recognizing former student-athletes and providing scholarships to current student-athletes. Thanks!!

TUAHOF Scholarship Donation
Name of Inductee supporting