| School: Marshall | Graduation Year: 1972 |
Year Inducted: 2022
Sports Played: Football, Basketball, Track and Field
High School Honors: 2 Football letters, 1st Team All-PIL flanker as
a Junior, 1st team All-PIL defensive back and All-State running back, and Shrine All-Star as a Senior. Team Captain.
2 Basketball letters.
3 Track & Field letters, long jump and high jump, low and high hurdles, 440m relay; 1st in PIL long jump (4th in State) and 2nd in low hurdles as a Senior.
Post High School Career: Arizona State University 3 years, led Pac 8 in kick off returns as a Sophomore; transferred
to Oregon State University, 1 year of football, drafted by Chicago Bears in 1976. BA in Business Administration (1977); Career encompassed corporate management and sales, International trade, and city govern- ment, retiring in 2008 as Deputy Mayor of Philadelphia. He is presently senior advisor for empowerment center USAInc.
Commentary:
In grade school, I knew nothing about John Marshall High except that my neighbor went there. I began high school at Benson and transferred immediately because numerous guys I knew from sport in grade school (MLK, Jr.) were going to Benson to build “super teams.” Little did I know that my super team would be known as “The Minute Men.”
A couple other things I did not know. Had no idea how valuable the social and academic education would be in preparing me for life as an adult.
Had no idea that I’d be coached – and mentored – by men who truly cared about my future. Especially Darrell Everett, my Head Football Coach.
Could have never expected that I’d be on a super team in football and win a couple of city titles.
Most importantly I was fortunate to earn a full ride to Arizona State (following the great Woody Green) where I met my wife and really began my journey in life.
What fertile ground was Marshall and I am still thanking.” God for the opportunity to grow as a Man of God from high school on the super team at Marshall High.