Born: September 30, 1933
Hometown: Meridian, MS
Year of Induction: 1999
College Career
Jackson State (1951-1955)
• Lettered four years in track; shot-put, long jump, 100, 200, and 440 yard dashes
• Played fullback for the Tiger football team
Professional Career
Jackson State (1965)
• Assistant football coach and head baseball coach
Newton Public Schools (1967-1970)
• Supervisor for adult basic education
Jackson State (1971)
• Assistant football coach and assistant professor in the health, phys-ed, and recreation department
• Consultant for the National Association of Elementary School Principals (’73)
• Staff specialist at the Mississippi Educational Services Center (’74)
Jackson State (1974)
• Hired as Director of Intramural Sports and an assistant professor of health, P.E., and recreation
• Athletic Director (’77-’88)
• Named SWAC Athletic Director of the Year (’83, ‘84)
• Jackson State University Sports Hall of Fame (’82)
Florida A&M (1988-1994)
• Athletic Director
• Received the Florida A&M University President’s Distinguished Service Award
Did You Know?
Even though he is an inductee, Reed has served as a volunteer at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
