HBCU History
Father of NFL head coach among legends headed to Hall of Fame
"Father of NFL head coach among legends headed to Hall of Fame"NFL players, an Olympian, a tennis legend and the father of Mike Tomlin are just a few of the greats headed to...
Pro Football Hall of Fame revises selection process
"Pro Football Hall of Fame revises selection process"Read about the changes to the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection process. Will it lead to more HBCU greats getting their...
Al Attles, NBA champion and HBCU legend, passes away
"Al Attles, NBA champion and HBCU legend, passes away"Al Attles, a basketball legend and NBA coach, has passed away at 87. His legacy includes an NBA championship and coaching milestones.
Historic HBCU gym set to reopen after renovations
"Historic HBCU gym set to reopen after renovations"Hurt Gymnasium was the site of the first interracial American basketball game played south of the Mason-Dixon Line, with Morgan State hosting...
HBCU D2 to FCS: What history predicts for new South Carolina State coach
"HBCU D2 to FCS: What history predicts for new South Carolina State coach"After building up Benedict College, Chennis Berry is taking over one of HBCU football’s most storied programs in the FCS – South...
American Baseball Coaches Association to honor HBCU great
"American Baseball Coaches Association to honor HBCU great"Kittles became the Rattlers' head baseball coach in 1960, piloting the program to their first of seven straight SIAC titles, including one...
Legendary HBCU wrestlers inducted into Hall of Fame
"Legendary HBCU wrestlers inducted into Hall of Fame"Two iconic HBCU wrestling figures get their flowers with induction to Jim Koch Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Marshall football coach Charles Huff praises his HBCU mentor
"Marshall football coach Charles Huff praises his HBCU mentor"Charles Huff, head coach of Marshall football, attributes his coaching philosophy to mentor Joe Taylor, emphasizing character, excellence, and community.
Legendary HBCU baseball coach heads for Louisiana Sports HoF
"Legendary HBCU baseball coach heads for Louisiana Sports HoF"Ellis spent 43 years coaching at Grambling, amassing over 700 career wins as the Tigers skipper.
HBCU golf coach heads to African American Sports Hall of Fame
"HBCU golf coach heads to African American Sports Hall of Fame"The Central State alum was elected as a member of the PGA of America in 1993, becoming the first African-American PGA Professional...
1920s-era HBCU coach on College Football Hall of Fame ballot
"1920s-era HBCU coach on College Football Hall of Fame ballot"He broke the color barrier as a football player at Michigan State in 1913 before becoming the head coach at Hampton University...
College Football HOF should induct legendary HBCU coach ASAP
"College Football HOF should induct legendary HBCU coach ASAP"HBCU coach Edward Hurt, overlooked for College Football Hall of Fame, boasts impressive record but faces historical bias.
North Carolina A&T has strong ties on CFB Hall of Fame ballot
"North Carolina A&T has strong ties on CFB Hall of Fame ballot"Two former Aggie head football coaching legends and the current head football coach are on the ballot for the 2025 College Football...