[vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Coach Rederick (Reggie) Henderson was born on September 12, 1934, in Wilson, NC. He is the third child (son) of the late Hattie Harrison Ricks. After graduation from Darden High School, he attended Winston-Salem State College (University) briefly before [...]

Born in Wilson County to Bessie Faye Brinkley and George Kurney, Julius Peppers believed that he could obtain his dreams. With high expectations, hard work and diligence, he reached his goals. He used his talents to become a professional football [...]

[vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column width="2/3"] Born in Rocky Mount in 1907, Walter Fenner “Buck” Leonard overcame a humble upbringing to become the greatest Negro Leagues baseball 1st baseman of all-time.  From 1934 to '50, he captained the great Homestead Grays of the [...]