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Announcement : Election Season for Board of Directors

Hall of Fame Members,

April 1 – On behalf of the TUAHOF Elections Committee (Dr. Stephanie Davis (2019), Render Copeland (2019), Dr. Rudy Deveaux (2017) and James Hill (2013) – Chair), this communication is to announce the start of the TUAHOF Election Season.

The following positions are subject to election in this election cycle:

  • five hall of fame member board positions
  • four at-large board positions
  • board officers 

All members of the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame are eligible to submit nominations for the primary, and also vote in the general elections.

Nominations for the “five hall of fame member board positions” will close on June 1, 2020. 

nomination (canvas) ballot was mailed to you on April 1.  In addition to the nomination (canvas) ballot, the mailing included a letter and the election process details. 

Please submit your nominations before noon Eastern time on June 1.

Question or comments may be sent to tuskegeehof@gmail.com.

Warren Reynolds, three sports TU Hall of Fame member pass away

Warren Reynolds passed away on Sunday – January 19, 2020 in his hometown of Dothan, Alabama.

Reynolds was a 1964 graduate of Tuskegee (Institute) University. He was later inducted in the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999 where he was recognized as a three sport inductee (Football, Basketball and Baseball). TUAHOF Biography

Reynolds was a 1964 graduate of Tuskegee (Institute) University. He was later inducted in the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999 where he was recognized as a three sport inductee (Football, Basketball and Baseball).

Additionally, Reynolds had an outstanding coaching career on the high school and college level and was inducted into the Wiregrass Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.

Reynolds was active in his community until his passing – mentoring children as a volunteer of an after-school program at Andrew Belle Community Center in Dothan.

Thanks for supporting #TUAHOF19

The Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame is thankful for all who supported 2019 Induction Weekend and the Class of 2019. Your travel to the campus of Tuskegee University to celebrate and share with the honorees was truly appreciated.

Thanks to all who purchase souvenier journal ads to support honorees and the TUAHOF bi-annual fundraiser that enable us to continue to recognize Tuskegee former student-athletes.

Thanks to all the business supporters: Tuskegee Alumni for Student Success Inc., Skegee Golden Tigers Inc, Alabama Power and McQuick Printing Company.

Thanks to the following donors who made it possible for the class of 2019 to be awarded a hall of fame rings as part of Induction Weekend celebration: Hal Bentley, John Chambers, Dr. Ben Cox – Cox Sports Medicine, Eileen Crockett, Genezelyn Crawford, Brian Gary, James Hill (2013), Reginald Hollins, Michael Kern, Christopher Lambright, Leoanrd G. Lewis (2013) Dr. Joel McCloud, Jr. (2015), Dee Cee Madison (2009), Lorenzo Ogden (2006), O’Neal Business Solutions, Andrew L. Peoples, Peterman & Associates, Barbara Rackley, Dr. Karen Scissum, Dr. E. La’Shaun Seay (TU 1995), Kenneth Strong, Dr. Kenneth Taylor.

Finally, thanks to all of the volunteers who served in many capacities to enable 2019 Induction Weekend to be a great success. THANK YOU!!

TICKETS on sale for 2019 Induction Weekend

TUSKEGEE, ALABAMA – Individual tickets for the 2019 Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame Enshrinement Banquet and Football game for Class of 2019 – DR. CHARLES H. THOMPSON, MR. ROBERT ‘COCHISE’ WATKINS, MR. RENDER COPELAND, PASTOR ARTHUR L. JACKSON, DR. ELIZABETH ‘DIANE SMART’ THOMAS, MR. WILLIE H. LAMPLEY, DR. SIDNEY L. BROWN, MR. BRUCE L. JOHNSON, DR. STEPHANIE DAVIS, MR. JONATHAN PORTER and MR. KENNETH E. WOODARD – will go on sale August 9. Tickets will be available @ www.tuskegeehof.org/store .

The Induction Weekend events are September 20-21 in Tuskegee, AL.

The 2019 TUAHOF Induction Weekend kicks off with the Enshrinement Banquet on Friday, September 20 at 6 pm in the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center and the Hall of Fame Football game between Tuskegee University and Winston Salem State on Saturday, September 21 at 12 noon. Tickets for the Enshrinement banquet is $40 and tickets for the Hall of Fame football game is $20 (reserved).  CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

PRESS RELEASE (CLICK HERE)

Passing of Dr. Bettye ‘Bama’ McClendon (1983)

August 8, 2019 – Dr. Bettye ‘Bama’ McClendon (TUAHOF Class 1983) passed away on August 2, 2019 in her hometown of Atlanta, GA.

Dr. McClendon played basketball at Tuskegee Institute from 1951-1955. She also was named Coach of the Year for the Atlanta Public Schools in 1983. Dr. McClendon later earned her Ph.D. from Nova University.

Dr. McClendon was inducted into the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003.

Homegoing services will be held is Thursday, August 8th at 11 am ET.
Murray Brothers Funeral Home
1199 Utoy Springs Rd, SW
Atlanta, GA 30331, Thursday, August 8th at 11 am ET.

The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers to please send contributions to Tuskegee University in her name, Dr. Betty J. McClendon. The family has set up a scholarship in her name.

Expressions of compassion may be sent to the family:
c/o Deborah Thompson
525 Shefield Court
Stockbridge, GA 30281

I SUPPORT Tuskegee University Athletic Hall Of Fame (TUAHOF)

August 29, 2019

My fellow Tuskegee Athletics Supporter,

I trust you’re excited as I am about the upcoming football season.  The 2019 Class of the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame (TUAHOF) will be inducted on Sept. 20, 2019. As an inductee in the Class of 2015, and as a member of the steering and induction ceremony planning committee, I solicit your financial assistance.

Will you kindly join Dr. Ken Taylor, others, and myself in making a $150 contribution to the TUAHOF?

Our contributions will be earmarked for the purchase of inductee rings as pictured. All contributors will be duly listed and acknowledged at the banquet.

Contributions can be submitted via check or via PayPal (See below). On behalf of TUAHOF and TU Athletics, I sincerely thank you for your past and future contributions to the “nation’s winningest HBCU Football team” and all of Tuskegee’s storied athletics.

Please respond “yes” if we can count on your contribution.

Dr. Joel McCloud,Jr
TUAHOF, Class of 2015
Mail checks made out to: Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame
P.O. Box 289
Tuskegee Institue, AL 36089
or
Online pay (PayPal) (below)

YES – I will suppurt TU with a $150 donation – 2019 Inductee HOF Rings

Congrats Message (optional)

June 28, 2019

Greetings Andrews Fellows Alumni,

Hope each of you are doing well and thriving in your respective Sport Medicine Practices. As former members of the Tuskegee University Sport Medicine teams, I write you to solicit donations to support TUAHOF rings for the 2019 Class Inductees .

The 2019 Class of Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducted on September 20, 2019. As a member of the the 2015 TUAHOF Class and a member of the steering and induction committee, I solicit your financial assistance and respectably request each of you to donate $250.00.

Contributions may be completed ONLINE below or checks may be mailed to the address below.

On behalf of the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame, THANK YOU for your generous contributions past and future.

Dr. Joel McCloud, Jr.
Board Member
TUAHOF Class of 2015

Click below to donate $250.00 via PayPal

OR

Donating $250.00 via check/money order
Payable/Mailing Address
Tuskegee Univ. Athletic Hall Of Fame
Post Office Box 289
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama 36087

Broderick ‘Ricky” Jones passing

May 19, 2019 – Broderick “Ricky” Jones (TUAHOF Class 2013) passed away on May 18, 2019 in his hometown of Birmingham Alabama.

Jones starred at Tuskegee under legendary Coach Haywood Scissum
as a linebacker on the Golden Tigers Football squad (1973-1976). Jones played in the National Football League for seven years (1977-1984) before returning to Tuskegee as a coach.

Jones earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Tuskegee in 1989 and was inducted into the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003.

Earnest Will Salter (2007) pass away

May 4, 2019 – Mr. Earnest Will Salter passed away on May 1, 2019. Salter lived in Montgomery where he passed away.

Salter receive his bachelor’s degree in 1961 and his master’s degree in 1975 from Tuskegee. He was inducted into the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Jude Catholic Church – Montgomery, AL. Interment at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home Cemetery in Montgomery.

Salter was also a dedicated and loyal member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Omega Rites Services will be held Monday, May 6, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Ross-Clayton Funeral Home.

TUAHOF express our deepest condolences to the Salter Family.

2019 TUAHOF Class announced

Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame 2019 Inductees Announced
April 1, 2019 at 2:43 pm

The Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame (TUAHOF) Selection Committee is pleased to announce the 2019 TUAHOF Class.

The eleven honorees will be recognized during the 2019 Induction Weekend (September 20-21).  The main activities include an Enshrinement Banquet and the Hall of Fame Football game.

Tuskegee University Alumni and Friends are invited to support the weekend events that recognize Tuskegee former students-athletes, coaches and administrators who support and represent Tuskegee University with great integrity and accomplishments.

The Enshrinement Banquet will be held Friday, September 20, 2019 @ 6 pm CST at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center on Tuskegee University campus. Banquet Ticket are $40 and may be purchased online here.

The Hall of Fame Football game will be Saturday, September 21 @ 1 pm CST in Cleve Abbott Alumni Bowl (Tuskegee vs Winston Salem). Inductees will be honored at 12 NOON. Game tickets are $20 and can be purchased online here.