About Miles College Sports Hall of Fame
Celebrating Athletic Excellence
The Miles Sports Hall of Fame is a prestigious institution dedicated to honoring and celebrating the achievements of outstanding athletes from the Miles community. It showcases the remarkable contributions these individuals have made and continue to make to the world of sports, inspiring future generations to pursue excellence. Through exhibits and events, the Hall of Fame preserves the rich history of athletics and fosters a spirit of pride and unity among sports enthusiasts. Join us in recognizing the legends who have made a lasting impact on our community!
The Miles College Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1977, and incorporated as a nonprofit corporation in the State of Alabama on May 9, 2008. We are non-profit, tax exempt organization as described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The IRS has determined that donors to the Miles College Sports Hall of Fame may deduct all contributions as provided in section 170 of the code.
Purpose
To perpetuate the tradition which athletics has established at Miles College.
Vision
To promote, perpetuate and motivate critical school and community services to preserve the gallant deeds, talents, skills and fame of our sons and daughters and brothers and sisters of Miles College.
Mission
To commit and utilize our embedded values to solicit funding and provide resources toward the glorification and advancement of Miles College.
Founders
Celebrating Our Sports Legacy
Thomas James Knox, B.A. Talladega College, 1925, Pharmacy, Meharry Medical College, 1928,
Head Football Coach at Miles College 1930 – 1931,
Head Football Coach/AD 1934 – 1967, AD 1967 – 1979
Edward Walter Windham, B.A. Miles College 1933, M.A. Wayne State 1949, Football
Charles George McGregor, B.A. Miles College, Football
Robert Jeff Fennoy, B.A. Miles College, Football
Benjamin D. McGhee, B.A. Miles College
Arthur Wilkins, B.A. Miles College, M.A. Montevallo University, Track, Football, Baseball, Assistant Football Coach, Head Basketball Coach, Baseball Coach
INITIAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
DIRECTORS
Herman Terrell
Paul L. Walker
Charles Jackson
James Shaw
ELECTED OFFICERS
President, Arthur Wilkerson
Vice-President, Wendell Jones
Secretary, Will Irvin
Treasurer, Chancie Williams
Executive Secretary, W. Frank Topping
