I met this man over 27 years ago in an Athletics Injury class at Auburn University. It was when Sewell Hall was the exclusive and only dinning options for Athletes, and when every team had a curfew. He broke his curfew just for me. It may be the only rule that he ever broke. He has always been my role model. He will always be my role model. Thank you Polk County Sports Hall of Fame for recognizing a man of great stature, integrity, and generosity. I knew him before and he’s even better❤️ A very special thank you to Mel Gables and Andrew Williams for helping him to reach this milestone. I mean it!!!!