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The Class of 2006
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Charles Haley
The first All-American from James Madison University, Haley went on to become the only player in NFL history to play for 5 Super Bowl Champions (San Francisco in ’88 & ’89 and Dallas in ’92, ’93 & ’95). An NFC Defensive Player of the Year and 5-time Pro-Bowler, Haley still holds the current record for sacks in Super Bowl play (4.5). (Read More)
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Calvin Moses Jacox
MEDIA INDUCTEE - A native of Norfolk, Jacox served for 25 years as a columnist and later sports editor for the Journal & Guide, at one time the largest African-American newspaper south of Washington D.C. He is remembered as a crusader in the fight against discrimination, writing about and helping to foster Black sports and athletes before, during and after integration. (Read More)
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Robert "The Emory Express" Miller
Even after 50 years, Bob Miller still holds 12 football records at Emory and Henry College, where he became Virginia’s first repeat All-American. When he graduated, he held four NCAA records including scoring (379 points) and all-purpose yards (5,851).(Read More)
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Hank Norton
A Lynchburg College graduate, Norton went on to become synonymous with Ferrum College where he served as football coach and amassed 277 wins. During his tenure, Norton guided the Panthers to 29 winning seasons, including 5 unbeaten teams, coached 46 All-Americans and saw 42 of his players sign professional football contracts.(Read More)
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Herb Scott
Considered one of the greatest offensive linemen ever to play for the Dallas Cowboys, Virginia Beach native Scott had three consecutive Pro-Bowl appearances during his ten-year professional career. He was drafted in 1975 and became part of "The Dirty Dozen," a group of 12 rookies credited with sparking the Cowboys to an improbable march to the Super Bowl.(Read More)
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Mark West
The 6’10” center was a three-time All-American at Old Dominion University. West played 17 seasons in the NBA and ranked second in league history in field goal percentage at .580. He is currently Assistant General Manager for the Phoenix Suns. (Read More)
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Glenn and Leonard Wood
Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest continuously operating team in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup competition, with 97 series wins including 80 on super speedways. The brothers are credited by many as the inventors of the modern pit stop. And over the years, the Wood Brothers Racing team has featured 17 of NASCAR’s top 50 drivers. (Read More)
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