Hall of Fame Inductee
Willis Reed
Grambling State University
About
Willis Reed starred at Grambling before captaining the New York Knicks to NBA titles in 1970 and 1973. His Game 7 appearance on a torn muscle in 1970 is one of the league’s most famous moments.
Accomplishments
- Two-time NBA champion and 1970 Finals MVP.
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee.
- Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 1987.
Year of award
1987
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame — Athletics.