2005 Hall of Fame Inductees
The annual FSU Athletic Hall of Fame was held during Homecoming 2005 in the Grand Ballroom of the Fayetteville Plaza Hotel. Seven nominees joined the ranks of other athletes and special contributors who, through their outstanding achievements and service, have enriched the university's athletic program. Over 250 alumni and friends shared in this special occasion.
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Tony Baldwin '79, a talented athlete, was the only member of his freshman class to start among the Bronco's top defense playing 43 of 44 games as defensive safety. Baldwin ran two of the longest punts in Fayetteville State's history, covering 98 yards against Federal City College in 1975 and 97 yards against Winston-Salem State University in 1976. |
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Haywood Sharpe '70 was a multi-talented athlete who enjoyed football, swimming and wrestling. Sharpe lettered throughout his four years of playing defensive cornerback. FSU instituted its first swim team in 1968 and he served as Captain of the team. |
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Warren Turner '88 never gave up a touch down three out of four years starting at free safety and right cornerback positions. Ten times he was named CIAA Defensive Player of the Week during the '86 and '87 seasons. Turner also excelled in track, running 400 meter hurdles and 100 meter hurdles. He placed fourth in the 400 meter hurdles at the CIAA Track in 1985. |
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Kevin Wardlaw '86, an outstanding quarterback and defensive back, threw a last second touchdown pass against FSU arch rival Winston-Salem State University to tie the 1983 homecoming game. He was chosen offensive MVP. In 1984, he again threw WSSU's game awry by catching two passes for touchdowns. Wardlaw's talents included track, running the Spring Medley Relay in 1983 at Penn Relays. |
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Marion Crowe, Jr. '85 was working with the City of Fayetteville Parks & Recreation Department when he was asked to fill in at his alma mater as Sports Information Director until a Director could be hired. He has been "filling in" every since, working tirelessly not only in his duties as SID but in obtaining external financial support for the athletes and support personnel. Over 100 students have received various honors and awards as a result of his efforts. His own honors are too numerous to list. |
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Azriah Ellerbe III 58, has been an ardent supporter of FSU and Bronco sports. As an undergraduate he played both football and basketball. He has recruited a number of outstanding students to FSU including football and basketball players. He supports the university programs with his presence and finances. Ellerbe is a recipient of the FSU Chancellor's Certificate of Merit, NAFEO Presidential Citation Award and is a member of the Founders Society and Chancellor's Club. |
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Paige P. Saunders was well known for his athletic prowess and earned a football scholarship to Bluefield State College, Bluefield, West Virginia. After graduation, he coached at several colleges before coming to FSU in 1958 where he coached football, basketball, and tennis. He served as Head Basketball Coach during his tenure. He retired in 1988. Coach Saunders impacted the lives of many of the young athletes he coached. They used the lessons instilled in them on the field and in the classroom to become successful young men in all walks of life. |
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Athletic Hall of Fame Board of Directors
Mr. Roosevelt Wright, Chair
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Ms.
Carole Battle |
Mr.
Lawrence Jackson |
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Dr.
Major Boyd |
Mr.
Coley Little |
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Mr.
Victor W. L. Pace II |
Mr. I.
J. McNeil |
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Mr. Azriah
Ellerbe, III |
Mr.
James M. Paige |
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Dr.
Dallas M. Freeman |
Mary
Bailey, Ex-officio |
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Dr.
Peggy Green |
Dr.
Clarence White, Jr. |
The Athletic Hall of Fame is designed to honor former athletes at Fayetteville State University who have contributed immeasurably to the FSU athletic program and who continue to exemplify high principles of good sportsmanship through their contributions and achievements as citizens in their respective communities. Posthumous nominations may be made no later than five years after death.
The 15-member Board of Directors is responsible for: (1) formulating and recommending policies governing the Athletic Hall of Fame; (2) evaluating biographical data of nominees; and (3) recommending candidates for induction. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is held annually during the homecoming weekend.
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Criteria for Nominations
| Criteria for Nominators: |
Must be an active member of the FSU Alumni Association, Athletic Club, a coach, university faculty member or administrator, or Hall of Fame Selection Committee member. Alumni chapters making a nomination must be chartered in FSU National Alumni Association. The Athletic Director shall receive all nominations for induction during the months of December through June of each year. |
| Criteria for Players: |
(1) must have been a bona fide student at FSU, with minimum of two years of participation in athletics;
(2) must have lettered in at least one varsity sport;
(3) must have been out of competition a minimum of 5 years;
(4) must be a contributor to FSU and/or the Alumni Association;
(5) must have been of outstanding quality, high moral character, integrity and held in high esteem by his/her colleagues; and
(6) must have proven self in university service, his/her sport and to his/her community. |
| Criteria for Coaches: |
(1) must have served as FSU Head Coach at least five years;
(2) must have coached one championship team conference - regional or national;
(3) must have contributed significantly to the progress and development of his/her community: and
(4) must have won 60% of his/her games at FSU. No more than two coaches may be selected over a five-year period. Former coaches may be eligible if currently coaching at a rival institution. |
| Criteria for Athletic Directors: |
(1) must have served at FSU for at least five years;
(2) must have contributed to at least one championship conference, regional or national during tenure;
(3) must have shown program growth winning teams, attendance, new programs, stadium and arena finances during tenure; and
(4) must have contributed significantly to the development of student athletes. Athletic directors will be eligible five years after serving. |
| Special Category for Non-athletes: |
Although non-athletes cannot be inducted into the Hall of Fame, they may receive recognition and a certificate of service. They must have significantly supported the Bronco Athletic Program through cash, gifts, or gifts-in-kind and have contributed significantly to the progress and development of his/her community. No more than two non-athletes may be selected over a five-year period. |
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Special Category for Non-athletes: |
Although non-athletes cannot be inducted into the Hall of Fame, they may receive recognition and a certificate of service. They must have significantly supported the Bronco Athletic Program through cash, gifts, or gifts-in-kind and have contributed significantly to the progress and development of his/her community. No more than two non-athletes may be selected over a five-year period. |
Deadline: Nomination forms and supporting materials must be mailed by June 30th of each year to: The Athletic Hall of Fame, P. O. Box 3061, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302
Click here for the Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Form
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