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Nomination and Selection Committee Updates

Mr. James A. Tinsley Jr. (1999) has stepped down as chairman of the Nomination and Selection Committee.  Mr. Tinsely has been instrumental in developing the important processes used during the nomination and selection process.  Mr. Tinsley will continue to serve as a key advisor for the committee.

Jesse B. Webb (2006) and Harrell W. Moore (1989) will now serve as co-chairs of the committee. Also serving on the committee will be Paul H. Carney (2003), Dr. Robert Wilson, III (2006) and Andrea Thomas Johnson (2004).

2021 Enshrinement Weekend Postponed until 2022

The 2021 Enshrinement Weekend will be rescheduled for 2022 due to COVID-19 concerns.

The postponed activities leading up to the next Enshrinement Weekend will begin in January 2022. The nominations received prior to 12/31/2020 deadline will be evaluated and the Class of 2022 will be selected for 2022 Enshrinement.

TUAHOF also announce plans to host a 2023 Enshrinement Weekend.  Nominations are now being accepted for the Class of 2023 through December 31, 2022.

2021-2024 TUAHOF BOD Finalized – Officers Elected

The 2021-2024 BOD Elections have concluded with the following board members elected a officers:

Leonard G. Lewis, Chairman
Otis M. McDaniel, Vice-Chairman
Paul H. Carney, Treasurer
James Arrington, Secretary
Georginna Lockett Wright, Asst. Secretary
Harrell Moore, Financial Secretary

The officers were elected by the five member reps and four member-at-large that were elected to the BOD.

HOF member Lorenzo Ogden Jr. pass away – Class of 2006

Lorenzo Ogden Jr. transitioned on Friday, March 12, 2021. Mr Ogden was a native of Birmingham, AL and a member of the 2006 Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame Class.

Mr. Ogden was a 1972 Business Administration graduate of Tuskegee University. Lorenzo was an outstanding first baseman on the Golden Tigers Baseball team from 1969-1972.

The TUAHOF acknowledge the Ogden family and offer our sincere condolences and prayers.

TUAHOF BIO – Lorenzo Ogden Jr. – Class of 2006

Bruce L. Johnson passing on 12/3/20 – Class of 2019

Bruce L. Johnson, member of the 2019 Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame Class, has transitioned.

Mr. Johnson was a 1989 Electrical Engineering graduate of Tuskegee University. He was a member of the the 1982 SIAC Football Championship team.

The TUAHOF acknowledge the Johnson family and offer our sincere condolences and prayers.

TUAHOF BIO – Bruce L. Johnson – Class of 2019

Col. William Campfield Jr. pass away – TUAHOF Class of 2005

Colonel William Campfield Jr., member of the 2005 Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame Class, has transitioned.

Colonel Campfield was a 1952 graduate of Tuskegee Institute. He was a member of the football team that was led by Coach Cleve Abbott. He was an accompliced pilot and retired from the Air Force after 30 years on August 31, 1982.

The TUAHOF acknowledge the Campfield family and offer our sincere condolences and prayers.

TUAHOF BIO – Colonel William Campfield Jr. – Class of 2005

TUAHOF BOD member Rep seats filled for 2021-24

The following five members of the Hall have been elected to serve the next four years (2021-2024) on the TUAHOF Board of Directors as Member Reps:

Mr. Paul Carney – Class of 2003
Mr. Leonard Lewis – Class of 2013
Mr. Otis McDaniel – Class of 2006
Mr. Jesse Webb – Class of 2006
Dr. Robert Wilson, III – Class of 2006

The 2021-2024 TUAHOF BOD Member Reps were elected by the Hall of Fame members. The elections will be finalized after the four at-large position are filled and election of board officers.

Drewery L. Watson, Jr., 2013 TUAHOF Class member pass away

Drewery L, Watson, Jr. 2013Mr. Drewery L. Watson Jr., member of the 2013 Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame Class, has transitioned.

Drewery was a 1971 graduate of Tuskegee Institute. He was a two sport athlete while attending Tuskegee Institute. He played basketball and Football. He was captain of the football team and was name All-American Linebacker before signing a contract with the Dallas Cowboys.

The TUAHOF acknowledge the Watson family and offer our sincere condolences and prayers.

TUAHOF BIO – Drewery L. Watson, Jr. – Class of 2013

Passing of Cecil Leonard (1987)

August 5, 2020 – Cecil Leonard (TUAHOF Class 1987) passed away on August 5 in Statesboro, GA.

Leonard played football at Tuskegee Institute from 1964-1969. He was drafted by the New York Jets in 1969 and played five years with three professional teams as a defensive back.

Leonard later coached at Tuskegee and also was a successful high school head coach.

Cecil Leonard graduated from Tuskegee in 1969 and was inducted into the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987.

View Cecil Leonard TUAHOF 1987 Bio