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.