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.