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February 29, 2004Great obligations
By ROGER MILLS
Some African-American athletes believe they have a duty to use the money they make to give back to the community.
February 28, 2004Fred Dyles
By Times Staff Writer
CLAIM TO FAME: Known for his fastbreak, run-and-gun offenses, Dyles coached the Gibbs High boys basketball team and retired in 1993 with a lifetime record of 674-236, which made him the winningest boys coach in Florida of his time.
February 27, 2004Warrick Dunn
By RICK STROUD
AGE: 28.
February 26, 2004Al Davis
By BOB PUTNAM
AGE: 57.
February 25, 2004Winky Wright
By Times Staff Writer
AGE: 32.
February 24, 2004Shaun King
By Times Staff Writer
AGE: 26.
February 23, 2004Willie Broner Jr.
By Times Staff Writer
AGE: 55.
February 22, 2004Ricky Thomas
By Times Staff Writer
AGE: 47.
February 21, 2004Doug Williams
By KEITH NIEBUHR
AGE: 48. CLAIM TO FAME: Tampa Bay selected Williams with the 17th overall pick in the 1978 draft. He led the Bucs to the NFC Championship Game in 1979 after a 10-6 regular season. Tampa Bay also reached the playoffs in 1981 and '82. Williams attended high school in Zachary, La., and became the star quarterback. He was recruited to Grambling by legendary coach Eddie Robinson and became a record-setting QB for the Tigers.
February 20, 2004Tony Dungy
By RICK STROUD
AGE: 48.
February 19, 2004Derrick Brooks
By ROGER MILLS
AGE: 30.
February 18, 2004Fred Goodall
By ROGER MILLS
AGE: 51.
February 17, 2004Ken Robinson
By JOHN C. COTEY
CLAIM TO FAME: Robinson became Boca Ciega boys basketball coach in 1977 and turned the program into one of the state's best. In 10 years, Robinson compiled a 213-80 record, including two Pinellas County titles, four district championships, three regional championships, a section victory and the 1985-86 Class 3A state title, the first for a county school in 17 years. He won 25 straight games before a playoff loss in his final year.
February 16, 2004Billy Reed
By SCOTT PURKS
AGE: 72.
February 15, 2004ERNEST GIVINS
By BRUCE LOWITT
AGE: 39.
February 14, 2004Dan Wright
By LAURA LEE
AGE: 51.
February 13, 2004Fred McGriff
By MARC TOPKIN
AGE: 40.
February 12, 2004Frances Oliver
By FRANK PASTOR
AGE: 60.
February 11, 2004Thomas 'Jet' Jackson
By LAURA LEE
CLAIM TO FAME: People still tell stories about basketball at Wildwood. And though years have passed and the tales have become tall, Wildwood's single basketball court, since replaced, is still remembered as once being the place to play ball in St. Petersburg.
February 10, 2004Jerome Brown
By JOHN SCHWARB
CLAIM TO FAME: A 1983 graduate of Hernando High, where he was a three-sport letterman, Brown became an All-American at the University of Miami and an All-Pro with the Philadelphia Eagles. The 6-foot-3, 295-pounder played from 1987-91 on a defensive line with Reggie White that was considered among the best.
February 9, 2004Tyrone Keys
By MIKE READLING
CLAIM TO FAME: Keys grew up in Mississippi, playing defensive line at Jackson Callaway High and was state co-MVP with Hugh Green during this senior year. He played football at Mississippi State, was drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round in 1981 but played in the Canadian Football League for British Columbia instead.
February 8, 2004Abraham Brown
By SCOTT PURKS
AGE: 76.
February 7, 2004Earnest Crumbley
By RODNEY PAGE
One in a series celebrating influential African-Americans from the Tampa Bay sports scene. For the complete series, see www.sptimes.com/localheroes/
February 6, 2004Theresa Manuel
By EMILY NIPPS
One in a series celebrating influential African-Americans from the Tampa Bay sports scene. For the complete series, see www.sptimes.com/localheroes/
February 5, 2004Mike Cooper
By BOB HARIG
AGE: 47.
February 4, 2004Monte Irvin
By KEITH NIEBUHR
AGE: Turns 85 on Feb. 25.
February 3, 2004Gary Sheffield
By TOM JONES
One of the best baseball players to hail from the Tampa Bay area. He made a name for himself as 12-year-old, leading Tampa's Belmont Heights to the Little League World Series in 1981.
February 2, 2004Ann Jenkins
By EMILY NIPPS
AGE: 58.
February 1, 2004So, who is Lee Roy Selmon, really?
By PETE YOUNG
Lee Roy Selmon's influence on the Tampa Bay area has been felt far and wide.
February 1, 2004Bucs, Bulls, buddies have been blessed
By PETE YOUNG
First in a series celebrating African-Americans who have had a positive influence in Tampa Bay sports.
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