History

Hall of Fame – Founded

The Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1974 under the leadership of Dr. Howard W. Davis, Director of Athletics and Chairman of Physical Education Department at Tuskegee University.

Dr. Davis’ vision was supported and implemented with the input and guidance of the following individuals.
Dr. Howard Davis - Founder

  • Dr. Grady W. Taylor
  • Mr. Oscar Downs
  • Mr. Guy Trammell
  • Mr. Arthur Sawyer
  • Mr. James W. Woodson
  • Mrs. Laura Buck McCray
  • Mrs. Margaret Chenier
  • Mrs. Charlzine M. Turner
  • Mr. Willie M. Burnett

Hall of Fame – Board Chairpersons

  • Dr. Howard Davis                   1974-1988 (14 years)
  • Coach Haywood Scissum    1989-1994 (6 years)
  • XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX         1994 – 2000
  • Mr. Thomas W. Hardwick     2001-2003 (3 years)
  • Mrs. Charlzine M. Turner      2005-2016 (11 years)
  • Dr. Robert Wilson III              2017-2020 (4 years)
  • Mr. Leonard G. Lewis            2021-2024 (4 years)

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