Hall of Fame Inductee
Earl “The Pearl” Monroe
Winston-Salem University
About
Earl Monroe, “the Pearl,” came from Winston-Salem State to the NBA, first as a dazzling scorer with the Baltimore Bullets and then as a champion with the New York Knicks. His playground style changed how guards played the game.
Accomplishments
- NBA champion with the Knicks and Hall of Fame guard.
- CIAA star at Winston-Salem State under coach Clarence Gaines.
- Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2008.
Year of award
2008
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame — Athletics.