Wayne Robert Jackson began his television career in Wilmington in 1954 at WMFD as host of a 90-minute afternoon talk show called “Relax with Jax”. WMFD changed its call letters in 1958 to WECT. Jackson went on to work with the company for 35 years. During that time he did[…]
Sonny Jurgensen grew up in Wilmington, N.C. While attending New Hanover High School he played football, basketball, and baseball under Coaches Leon Brogden and Jap Davis. Upon graduation, he attended Duke University and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1957. Jurgensen riddled enemy defenses with picture-perfect bullets for 18[…]
Roman Gabriel attended New Hanover High School where he made All-State in football, basketball, and baseball. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from NC State where he was a two-time Football All-American. Additionally, his collegiate accomplishments include: Two years All-Conference in Football, MVP; 1962 Two year winner of the[…]
Meadowlark Lemon, a native of Wilmington, North Carolina attended Williston High School and graduated in 1952. He is perhaps the best-known and beloved member of the Harlem Globetrotters. Known as the “Clown Prince of Basketball,” and for his near perfect hook shot from half-court, Meadowlark joined the Globetrotters in 1957.[…]
Leon L. Brogden, Sr. was born August 26, 1910 in Wake County, North Carolina. He attended Wake Forest College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Medicine in 1932. He began his coaching career in 1935 in Edenton, NC. One year later he took over the coaching duties in[…]
