For those interested, the National Sports Media Association is hosting the 2nd Ann Spencer Sports Connector Award (The Annie, honoring Earl "The Pearl" Monroe next Friday, April 26th at Forsyth Country Club.
In 1966-67, his senior season at Winston-Salem State, Monroe averaged 41.5 ppg, and led the team to the NCAA college division national title. Because of Pearl, the Rams moved their home games from their on-campus gym to the old Winston-Salem Memorial Coliseum. And because of that, a more diverse crowd attended WSSU games in larger numbers – a true community connection through sports, in the days when Winston was still largely segregated.
Former Winston-Salem Journal managing editor John X. Miller of ESPN’s TheUndefeated.com will keynote. Billy Packer, Bob Ryan, and of course, Earl Monroe will also be speaking.
Details on tickets and tables here.
In 1966-67, his senior season at Winston-Salem State, Monroe averaged 41.5 ppg, and led the team to the NCAA college division national title. Because of Pearl, the Rams moved their home games from their on-campus gym to the old Winston-Salem Memorial Coliseum. And because of that, a more diverse crowd attended WSSU games in larger numbers – a true community connection through sports, in the days when Winston was still largely segregated.
Former Winston-Salem Journal managing editor John X. Miller of ESPN’s TheUndefeated.com will keynote. Billy Packer, Bob Ryan, and of course, Earl Monroe will also be speaking.
Details on tickets and tables here.