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Tony Baldwin '79, a talented athlete, was the only member of his freshman class to start among the Bronco's top defense playing 43 of 44 games as defensive safety. Baldwin ran two of the longest punts in Fayetteville State's history, covering 98 yards against Federal City College in 1975 and 97 yards against Winston-Salem State University in 1976. |
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Haywood Sharpe '70 was a multi-talented athlete who enjoyed football, swimming and wrestling. Sharpe lettered throughout his four years of playing defensive cornerback. FSU instituted its first swim team in 1968 and he served as Captain of the team. |
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Warren Turner '88 never gave up a touch down three out of four years starting at free safety and right cornerback positions. Ten times he was named CIAA Defensive Player of the Week during the '86 and '87 seasons. Turner also excelled in track, running 400 meter hurdles and 100 meter hurdles. He placed fourth in the 400 meter hurdles at the CIAA Track in 1985. |
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Kevin Wardlaw '86, an outstanding quarterback and defensive back, threw a last second touchdown pass against FSU arch rival Winston-Salem State University to tie the 1983 homecoming game. He was chosen offensive MVP. In 1984, he again threw WSSU's game awry by catching two passes for touchdowns. Wardlaw's talents included track, running the Spring Medley Relay in 1983 at Penn Relays. |
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Marion Crowe, Jr. '85 was working with the City of Fayetteville Parks & Recreation Department when he was asked to fill in at his alma mater as Sports Information Director until a Director could be hired. He has been "filling in" every since, working tirelessly not only in his duties as SID but in obtaining external financial support for the athletes and support personnel. Over 100 students have received various honors and awards as a result of his efforts. His own honors are too numerous to list. |
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Azriah Ellerbe III 58, has been an ardent supporter of FSU and Bronco sports. As an undergraduate he played both football and basketball. He has recruited a number of outstanding students to FSU including football and basketball players. He supports the university programs with his presence and finances. Ellerbe is a recipient of the FSU Chancellor's Certificate of Merit, NAFEO Presidential Citation Award and is a member of the Founders Society and Chancellor's Club. |
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Paige P. Saunders was well known for his athletic prowess and earned a football scholarship to Bluefield State College, Bluefield, West Virginia. After graduation, he coached at several colleges before coming to FSU in 1958 where he coached football, basketball, and tennis. He served as Head Basketball Coach during his tenure. He retired in 1988. Coach Saunders impacted the lives of many of the young athletes he coached. They used the lessons instilled in them on the field and in the classroom to become successful young men in all walks of life. |
