Check Out The Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021
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Posted By: Kennedy Williams on July 12, 2021 The 2021 Class of Black College Hall of Fame inductees has been determined and 6 new men have been enshrined in the Atlanta, GA monument, joining the ranks of some of the greatest HBCU coaches and players to ever play the game. The newly inducted men represent Jackson State, FAMU, Alcorn State Texas Southern, Norfolk State, and more. Introducing the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021: COY BACON (Player): Defensive Lineman Jackson State University (1962-1966) Signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent Dallas Cowboys (1967) Los Angeles Rams (1968-1972) San Diego Chargers (1973-1975) Cincinnati Bengals (1976-1977) Washington Football Team (1978-1981) USFL Washington Federals (1983) Three-time All-Pro In 1976 led the NFL with 21.5 sacks Born August 30, 1942 Died December 22, 2008. GREG COLEMAN (Player): Punter Florida A&M University (1972-1975) Selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 14th round of the 1976 NFL Draft Cincinnati Bengals (1976) Cleveland Browns (1977) Minnesota Vikings (1978-1987) Washington Football Team (1988) Earned the nickname "Coffin Corner" First African American Punter in NFL history Selected by the fans to the Vikings 40th Anniversary team Born September 9, 1954. JIMMIE GILES (Player): Tight End Alcorn State University (1973-1976) Selected by the Houston Oilers in the third round of the 1977 NFL Draft Houston Oilers (1976) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1978-1989) Detroit Lions (1986-1987) Philadelphia Eagles (1987-1989) Four-time Pro Bowler For his career, Giles caught 350 passes for 5,084 yards and 41 touchdowns Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor Born November 8, 1954. WINSTON HILL (Player): Offensive Lineman Texas Southern University (1959-1962) Three-time All-Southwestern Athletic Conference selection Selected by the Baltimore Colts in the 11th round of the 1963 NFL Draft Baltimore Colts (1963) New York Jets (1963-1976) Los Angeles Rams (1977) AFL Champion (1968) Super Bowl III Champion Three-time All-AFL Selection Eight-time Pro Bowler Three-time All-Pro AFL All-Time team New York Jets Ring of Honor Born October 23, 1941 Died April 26, 2016 ROYNELL YOUNG (Player): Safety and Defensive Back Alcorn State University (1977-1979) Three-time All-Southwestern Athletic Conference performer NAIA All-American Sheridan Broadcasting Network Defensive Player of the Year Finished college career with 20 interceptions, 144 tackles and 48 pass deflections Selected by the Eagles in the first round (23rd overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft Philadelphia Eagles (1980-1988) Played in Super Bowl XV Pro Bowl Selection (1981) Born December 1, 1957. COACH WILLARD BAILEY (Coach): Virginia Union (1971-1983) and (1995-2003), Norfolk State University (1984-1992), Saint Pauls College (2005-2010) Virginia University of Lynchburg (2011-2013) Compiled a record of 2381697 Won seven Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) conference championships Bailey never had a losing season between 1971 and 1983 His Virginia Union Panther football teams made five straight appearances in the Division II football playoffs (1979-1983) Born June 3, 1939. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, congratulations to the Class of 2021, said BCFHOF Co-Founder and 2011 Inductee Doug Williams. It is a significant achievement to be considered one of the best to ever play or coach football at a Historically Black College & University. According to BCFHOF, votes were tallied from the 11-member Selection Committee, comprised of prominent journalists, commentators, and historians, as well as former NFL General Managers and executives, and from members of the BCFHOF to determine the Inductees. A huge congratulations to these men! If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Kennedy Williams
From Loganville, GA Spelman College class of 2020 Member Since July 2016 |
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