BY LEON B. CREWS
Sentinel Staff Writer

With their days of glory as athletes and/or coaches gone, a group of men get together twice a month to share their life stories and discuss today’s sports scene and political landscape.

These men call themselves “Legends,” and when you read who they are, you’ll know why.

The youngest athlete of the group, and the first African American athlete to win the Guy Toph Trophy, Alfred Pyles, said he sits in awe of these gentlemen, and has learned a lot just being around them.

“These guys have so much history to share, it’s a shame more people don’t come around. Some of them don’t walk as upright as they used to, and for others their speech may be impaired.

“But, their energy level hasn’t changed when they start talking about their past, and what’s going on today.”

Among the legends are men like Morris “Blizz” Everett, Cleo Stinyard, Sr., Troy Collier, John E. Glenn, Willie Thompson, Coach Chuck White, John Billups, Bryant Everett, Julius Adams, Willis Everett, Leroy McBride, Arthur Dunnigan, Alfred Pyles, Henry DuPree, James Billups, Coach Billy Reed, and Arnold “Daddy Bo” Watson.

“No one is prohibited from being around these gentlemen,” said Pyles.

“This is living history I’m talking about, and it’s right here for everyone to enjoy. We have to appreciate them while they are still with us, and let them know how grateful we are for the roles they all played in our lives.”