Anthony Blaylock (’84) earns selection for the 2024 CIAA Hall of Fame. Mr. Blaylock is two-time inductee into the Winston-Salem State Hall of Fame as individual and this season with his 1987 CIAA Championship Ram team as well as member of the 8th class of the Trojan Hall of Fame. Captain of Hall of Famer Hal Stewart’s first Garner football squad laid the foundation and work ethic Garner plays with today and was instrumental in the start of a 32-year playoff streak. After a stellar football career at WSSU. he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1988. A fourth-round selection, Anthony spent four and a half years with the Browns before moving on to the San Diego Chargers. He ended his football career with the Chicago Bears in 1993. While playing in 71 games as a professional, Anthony registered six interceptions, five sacks, and one fumble recovery for a touchdown. He was the 3rd of the school's 9 professional football players.
Blaylock selected for CIAA Hall of Fame
2023 Induction Class
- 1987 Football 15-0, NCHSAA Champions
- 1993 Cheerleading squad, State 4A champions
- 2000 Men's track 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams: Ken Altman, Sean Jackson, Ron Jackson, Detric Branch & Brian Hope earned NCHSAA titles with school records (4x100...4.30 seconds, 4x200...1:26.87)
Hall of Famer Brandon Banks earns CFL Championship
Congrats to Brandon Banks ('06) & his Toronto Argonauts on their victory in 109th Grey Cup CFL Championship! Banks & East Division Champion Argos defeat Winnipeg 24-23. The 5-time CFL All-Star played in his third straight Grey Cup (previous two with Hamilton) catching three passes for 31 yards in Sunday's title game broadcast in the US on ESPN2.
2021 & 2022 Hall of Fame classes
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Inductees for the 2021 Hall of Fame class:
Michael Guerrero ('82): retired GMHS Head Athletic Trainer for more than 30 years, NCATA Hall of Fame; three-time NC Athletic Trainer of the Year; Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame after serving as Head AT for more than a decade
Richard Medlin ('05): New England Patriots, Atlanta Falcons & Miami Dolphins, 2-time Male Athlete of the Year) at Fayetteville State University where he rushed for led the Broncos to 2009 CIAA Championship, rushing for team-high 10TDs. He rushed for more than 1,500 career yards & 18 touchdowns, including three kick return scores during his conference best 41.7 yards per return in 2008. His 89-yard return remains school record.
1978 State Champion Women's Basketball team: 26-0
2022 Hall of Fame Class:
Paul Stewart ('96): 6th round Pick by the Milwaukee Brewers. 9-year professional career
James Payne ('93): nationally recognized owner-operator Team Payne Training; rushed for 2163 yards, 34TDs for 1990 State 4-AA championship finalist team
1978 State Champion Baseball team:
Congratulations to legendary Coach and Athletic Director Hal Stewart on his induction in the NCHSAA Hall of Fame |