Coaches

Gaines was the first Black head coach at Detroit Mercy.

First black head coach to win an NCAA men’s basketball championship.

He led Arizona to the National Championship Title in 1997.

Jahnke coached first lady Michelle Obama on how to use a teleprompter.

Ryland became the first Black pro tennis player in 1959, at the World Pro Championships.

Taylor set a record with the Phillies for playing 1003 games at second base and led the Phillies in stolen bases six times.

Created the famous “Hogs” offensive line that helped the Redskins win two Super Bowls.

He is number 5 all-time in NFL interceptions

Led the Pittsburgh Panthers to a national championship in 1976.

As head coach of the Auburn football team, Pat Dye won four SEC championships.