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.
Coach …Virginia Union University (1971 - 1983) and (1995-2003), Norfolk State University (1984 - 1992), Saint Paul’s College (2005-2010) Virginia University of Lynchburg (2011 – 2013) … Compiled a record of 238–169–7 … 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
Punter … Florida A&M University (1972-1975) … Selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 14th round of the 1976 NFL … 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 Viking 40th Anniversary team … Born September 9, 1954.
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.
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) … Super Bowl III Champion … AFL Champion (1968) … Four-time AFL All-Star … Three-time All AFL … Eight-time Pro Bowler … Three-time All-Pro … AFL All-Time team… Started 197 consecutive NFL games … NY Jets Ring of Honor… Born October 23, 1941.
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.
