Hall of Fame Inductee
Dr. Leroy Walker
Benedict College
About
LeRoy T. Walker, a Benedict College alumnus, was the first African American president of the U.S. Olympic Committee. A track coach and administrator, he also served as chancellor of North Carolina Central University.
Accomplishments
- First African American president of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
- Former chancellor of North Carolina Central University.
- Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 1992.
Year of award
1992
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame — Athletics.