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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
TUAHOF mourn the passing of HOF 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.
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
2023 Induction Weekend – Photo Gallery
2023 Induction Weekend – ENSHRINEMENT BANQUET – Part#1 (9/15/23)
2023 Induction Weekend – ENSHRINEMENT BANQUET – Part#2 (9/15/23)
2023 Induction Weekend – GAMEDAY – (9/16/23)
2023 Induction Weekend – Chapel Sunday – (9/17/23)
2023 Induction Weekend – Supporter Favorites – (9/15/23 – 9/17/2023)
2023 Enshrinement Banquet sold out
The 2023 TUAHOF Enshrinement Banquet is sold out. If you wish to join a wait list for tickets, please email tuskegeehof@gmail.com.
The banquet is schedule to start at 7PM in Logan Hall on the campus of Tuskegee University. Seating begin at 6:30PM CT on Sept 15.
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.
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.
Induction Weekend ’23
Tuskegee Univ. Athletic Hall of Fame (TUAHOF)
September 15th – September 16th
Tuskegee, AL.
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 Class of 2023 Announced
Tuskegee, AL – The Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of eight nominees for Enshrinement into the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame.
The 2023 Enshrinement Weekend events are scheduled for September 15-16, 2023.
To capture the enshrinement event and provide support to inductees and the Hall of Fame mission, a souvenir journal will be prepared. The souvenir journal will allow family, friends, colleagues; and the business community to acknowledge the honoree’s achievements and to express appreciation for the many ways they have touched your life.
Congratulations to the TUAHOF Class of 2023.
The eight inductees selected for HOF Class of 2023 are:
Ernie James Montgomery – Class of 1969 – Team Manager & Scorekeeper
Edwin Jay Grimmett– Class of 1979 – Football
Sophia Ann James-Hall (Posthumous) -Class of 1980 – Volleyball
Alfred “Teddy” Ogden – Class of 1982 – Baseball
Larry D. Bradley – Class of 1985 – Track and Field
Irvin S. Smith. Jr. – Class of 1986- Football
Brian Christopher Gary, M.D. – Class of 1993 – Football
Ronald D. Smith -Class of 2011 – Football
Inductees were selected from nominations received by Dec. 31, 2022.
The Selection Committee evaluate nominations based on the following criteria:
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- Made exceptional contributions to the sport(s) they are being nominated by earning at least one letter and other awards appropriate to the sport.
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- Direct, consistent and current financial support to university within 5 years prior to the submission of application.
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- Graduate of Tuskegee University or graduate of some other university
(4-year degree) for at least 10 years prior to nomination.
- Graduate of Tuskegee University or graduate of some other university
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- Demonstrated leadership qualities through professional accomplishments.
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- Community service exhibited.
Congratulations to the TUAHOF Class of 2023.
For more info please visit tuskegeehof.org.