In 2010, the Black College Hall of Fame first came into fruition, honoring College Football players who plied their craft at historically Black Colleges in the United States. Today, they have announced the class of 2015, which we thought it would be fun to take a look at.
Richard Dent, Tennessee State: 1979-82. The Defensive Tackle helped the Tigers get to the Division 1AA Semi Finals. He would be a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bow Championship Team and enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
Roger Brown, East Maryland Shore: 1956-59. The Defensive Tackle would later star for the Detroit Lions in the 1960’s. East Maryland Shore no longer has a Football program.
L.C. Greenwood, Arkansas AMNM College: 1965-68. The Defensive End starred at what is now called Arkansas Pine Bluff. Greenwood would help the Pittsburgh Steelers win four Super Bowls in the 1970’s.
Ernie Ladd, Grambling State: 1957-60. The “Big Cat” terrorized opponents in the SWAC in College, the AFL with the Chargers and in the ring as a Professional Wrestler.
Ken Riley, Florida A&M: 1965-68. Played Quarterback at Florida A&M before shifting to Cornerback in the NFL in a career that saw him have a fifteen year career with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Donnie Shell, South Carolina State: 1970-73. Shell played Cornerback at SC State and went on to a pro career with the Pittsburgh Steelers winning four Super Bowls and recording 51 Interceptions.
W.C. Gorden, Jackson State: 1977-91. Gorden took Jackson State to 8 SWAC Championships and had a record of 118-47-5.
This group brings the total number of inductees to 58. This year’s induction ceremony will be on February 28, 2015.
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