Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet
Langston University will honor eight former student athletes in October 2024
The Langston University Athletic Hall of Fame has been created to honor and recognize those individuals involved with Langton University’s Department of Athletics who distinguished themselves through outstanding achievement in intercollegiate competition and personal endeavors. The Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, former coaches, athletic department personnel, alumni, teams, coaches and/or sports professionals who through leadership and character have made exceptional contributions to the honor and prestige of Langston University in the field of athletics as well as those who have rendered extraordinary service, leadership and/or support contributing directly to the success of student-athletes within the Langston University Department of Athletics.
These awards are presented to individuals who have continued to demonstrate in their daily lives the values imparted through intercollegiate athletics. A minimum of five years must have passed since their last collegiate competition.
This year's 2024 Langston University Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony sponsored by F&M Bank is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in downtown Oklahoma City.
The 2024 induction ceremony is set to begin at 11:30 a.m. Tickets can be obtained by visiting the Langston University Athletic Website at www.langstonsports.com, going to the Tickets tab and clicking on LU Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet link or by clicking on the link below.
LU Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet Tickets
Tickets are priced at $65 for individuals or $600 for a table of 10.
This year's inductees class includes Theodore Alexander, Sr. (football), Willis Alexander (football), David Banks (football), Mary Cary (track and field), Edward Daniels, Jr. (football), Tony Greene (basketball), Jamie Skinner (women's basketball) and Clyde Young, Jr. Individual biographies are listed below.
The Langston University Department of Athletics is pleased to announce this year's inductees into the Langston University Athletic Hall of Fame. Potential candidates were submitted and reviewed by a panel that includes current Langston University faculty and staff and former Langston University alumni, faculty, and staff.
Theodore (Ted) Alexander, Sr.
Ted Alexander Sr, attended and played at the Langston University in 1968-1972 as a running back. In 1971, before graduating from Langston University. Alexander Sr. was chosen and played in the first Black All Star Football Classic in Houston, Texas as the starting tailback.
Alexander, Sr. went onto be drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 17th round by the National Football League in 1972. Alexander, Sr. also spent time with the Atlanta Falcons, the Oklahoma City Mustangs and Chicago Fire before closing out his playing career.
Willis Alexander
Willis Alexander attended and played at Langston University from 1991-1994 as a member of the football team. In his time suiting up for the Lions he was a unanimous as a NAIA First Team All-American selection (1994), OIC All-Conference First Team (1994), OIC All-Conference Honorable Mention (1993) and an Academic All-American selection from 1993-1995. Additionally, Alexander competed as a member of the track team and garnered All-Conference accolades in the 400-meter run (1992, 1994), the 4X400-meter relay (1994, 1995) and the 4X100-meter relay (1994).
Additionally, he was a three-year captain when Langston finished as the OIC Conference Champions in 1993 and 1994.
David Banks
David Banks attended Langston University from 1996-2000 was a member of the Langston University football team. In his time suiting for the Lions, he totaled 2,273 career rushing yards on 380 carries with 21 touchdowns. Banks had a career-high during the 1999 season when he finished 917 yards on 134 carries with eight touchdowns; during that season Banks set the single-game rushing record of 277 yards versus Peru State.
Additionally, Banks was named to the Red River Athletic Conference All-Academic Team, the NAIA All-America Scholar Athlete, the Coca-Cola Academic All-American and won the Terry Scholar Athlete award for excellence in the pursuit of a career in business. He was also named Central State Football League All-Conference first team for his efforts.
Mary Cary
Mary Cary was a member of the Langston University Women's Track and Field team that fielded nine student athletes that claimed the District-9 Track and Field Conference Championship and are commonly referred to as the Divine 9. Cary was a key contributor for the Lady Lions where she placed first in the long jump, first in the 200-meter dash and first in the 400-meter dash.
Additionally, Cary anchored both relays which placed first in the 4X100-meter relay and the 4X400-meter relay. For her efforts, Cary was named the District-9 MVP for the Conference Championships.
Edward Daniels, Jr.
Edward Daniels, Jr. attended Langston University from 1991-1994 and was a member of the Langston University football team. During this tenure as a Lion, he was three-year team Captain 1992-1994, 1993 NAIA 2nd Team All-American, 1993 Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference Player of the Year; 1993 Sheridan Broadcasting Network All-American Quarterback, 1994 NAIA Honorable Mention All-American Quarterback and the 1994 Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference Co-Player of the Year. Daniels, Jr. concluded his playing at Langston University, he was the school's all-time leading passer in career yards, career TD passes, career pass attempts, career completions, and career wins. He held season records in passing yards, TD's, attempts, & completions.
He also held school and conference single game records in TD's, attempts, & completions. He held every school record except one, most passing yards in a game, which was 500 yards, although he had 4 of the 5 highest passing yards in a game in school history. He still is the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference all-time passing leader in career, & season yards, career & season TD passes, career & season pass attempts, and career & season completions. During the 2007 football season, The Daily Oklahoman recognized the All-Century Small College football team and named Edward Daniels, Jr. as the Best Small College QB in state history.
Tony Greene
Tony Greene, alumnus and former coach, has consistently made contributions to the Langston University Department of Athletics to continue to enhance his alma mater. Several years ago, Greene and his family established a scholarship for a game operations student in the Department of Athletics to honor his nephew that passed. Additionally, he's also served as a fundraising catalyst for the men's and women's basketball programs; he helped spearhead fundraising for the 2008 women's basketball conference championship rings and most recently the 2024 men's basketball national championship run where he initiated an appeal to encourage alumni and fans to donate to the men's basketball program over a two-day period.
Greene is a former Langston University men's basketball lettermen and also served as head assistant coach for the women's basketball program under head coach Donnita Drain-Rogers from 1995-2008 and during that time the women's basketball program experienced unparalleled success. The Lady Lions had 10 straight winning seasons, six trips to the NAIA National Tournament and won conference championships during the 1997-98, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 seasons.
During his time at Langston, Greene was instrumental in the recruitment of 43 All-Conference players and six NAIA All-America selections. Since departing Langston, Greene has continued to make his mark on the basketball as he currently serves as the Associate Head Coach at Baylor University. Additionally, his career has also included coaching stops at Grambling State, Texas Southern, Toledo, Ole Miss and Marquette University.
Jamie Skinner
Jamie Skinner attended Langston University from 2006-2008 where she played for the Langston Lady Lions women's basketball under former head coach Donnita Drain-Rogers. During her time as a Lady Lion, they went undefeated in the Red River Athletic Conference their last two seasons and won 34 consecutive conference games.
Her 2008 team had a 27-game winning streak and culminated in Skinner being named the RRAC Player of the Year, First Team All-American and State Farm All-American, Jamie Skinner. Her team finished with a No. 6 national ranking, a record of 31-2 and a berth to the Sweet Sixteen Round of the NAIA Division I National Tournament.
Clyde Young, Jr.
Clyde Young, Jr. is an eight-time NAIA All-American in Track & Field. Clyde is the 2012 NAIA 60-meter hurdles National Champion and holds the school records in both the 60 hurdles (7.90) and the 110 hurdles (13.99).
Young, Jr. is also a member of the top two 4x100 meter relay teams at (40.42) and (40.43). Clyde is number two on Langston's Long Jump list with a leap of 24-11.75 and number three on the 100m list at 10.20.
The 2024 Langston University Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Downtown is 741 N Phillips Ave. Oklahoma City, OK.
For additional information contact Langston University Asst. Director of Athletics Fachaitte Kinslow at fachaitte.kinslow@langston.edu or Director of Sports Information Kyle Taylor at tkyles@langston.edu.
