E. Claiborne Robins, Jr., a native of Richmond, has made a lifetime of contributions to athletics in Virginia. Continuing his father’s work with the Robins Foundation, established in 1957, Robins’ philanthropic work has sustained numerous community programs in the Richmond…
Joseph C. Palumbo ranks beside Bullet Bill Dudley when naming the all time greats at the University of Virginia. He is considered the best defensive guard ever to wear a Cavalier uniform. During Palumbo’s three varsity years, Virginia won 23…
Robert Woods Spessard was born in Roanoke, Virginia on December 11, 1915. He attended Jefferson High School where he starred in football, basketball, and track. His team won the state basketball Class A Championship in 1934. Spessard entered Washington &…
Until he was surpassed by Warren Spahn in 1962, Rixey held the National League record for victories by a left-hander, with 266. Born in Culpeper, Virginia, Rixey played golf, tennis and basketball for the University of Virginia until off-season umpire…
Clarence “Ace” Parker was truly one of the gridiron greats of all time. He played offense and defense when specialists were unheard of. Parker played for Duke University from 1932-36, quarterbacking the team to three successful seasons. He proved to…
Dr. Robert Johnson was known as “Whirlwind” because of his football prowess. He won over fifty trophies in tennis, playing doubles and mixed doubles, including six National Championships. This man was none-the-less almost better known for his contributions in the…
Truly one of the greatest athletes in Virginia history, Cy Young, a native of Charleston, West Virginia, attended three colleges, participating in the athletic programs of all three. In 1910-11, Young matriculated to Marshall College (now Marshall University), where he…
