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HUGO "HUGEAUX" R. MILLER
(born. Jacksonville, Florida 1961)
University of Florida Track 1979 - 1981
Coaches: John Randolph & Tommie Turner
SEC Champion 1981
2011
I attended Sandalwood High school in Jacksonville, Florida. I graduated in 1979. I won the boys 100m at the Florida Relays in Gainesville, Florida. I became an athletic scholar and was recruited by The University of Florida (Gainesville, Florida) and Murray State (Paducah, Kentucky). I placed 2nd and 3rd in the 1979 State Championship (100 and 200). I enrolled in the University of Florida in 1979. I was recruited by Coach Creer and Mike Johnston, but when I arrived at UF, John Randolph had been named new head coach. I ran for the University of Florida Track team for 2 year. I was a member of the 4x400m relay team which consisted of: Floyd “Bunny” Brown, Creighton Blahak, Ric “Stick” Green and myself. We won the 1981 mile relay SEC Championship, which was hosted by the University of Florida. I thusly separated myself from the sport. I moved to Philadelphia, Bruxelle - Belgium, Paris - France, Boston, Miami, Chicago, Indianapolis before returning back to my home town of Jacksonville, Florida. Currently I am an artist, photo-documentarian and traveler. My professional name is Hugeaux. I have found a new breath for the sport: Track & Field.
A independent traveler and documentarian, Hugeaux has photographed, investigated and noted ; Port au Prince, Haiti (before the earthquake), Lima - El Carmen and Chincha Alta, Peru, Prague, Czech Republic, Cancun -Guadaloupana and Isla Mujeres, Mexico, New Orleans (after Hurricane Katrina)and Honolulu, Hawaii to name a few, with visual testaments connected to architecture and archeology . I prefer photographing early in the morning when the natural light is more directional and the region is awaking from sleep, with emphasis on the citizens personal architect.
Hugeaux has exhibited his art and photography from 1985 to current in Czech Republic, New York, North Carolina, Florida, Chicago, Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania.
In the 1990’s Hugeaux wrote about his art creation called Arte Mecco. Arte Mecco is the pollination of Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Abstract art on paper. In 2009 he self published the book “ The History of Arte Mecco” with co-editor Catalina Jose Rodriguez of Mexico City, Mexico. Hugeaux has self published many photography and art books on Haiti, Czech Republic, Peru, Mexico, Las Vegas, The Grand Canyon, Honolulu Hawaii, The Bahamas, North-eastern Florida and Conceptual Digital Photography.
In 2006 began focusing most of his energy in collaborating with international artists via Internet by curating and producing On-Line Exhibitions. He has successfully orchestrated and digitally catalogued over fifteen On-Line Exhibitions consisting of artists and writers living in the USA, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania, New Zealand, Sweden, Mali, Ethiopia, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Ghana and The Congo, with many international viewers.
Hugeaux has lectured at conferences about the Importance of Documentation for artists including; Hawaii International Conference on Art and Humanities (Honolulu, Hawaii 2008 & 2009), The South Carolina Council for African American Conference (Columbia, South Carolina 2008), Florida Conference of Historians (Jacksonville Beach, Florida 2008) and The African Art Conference (Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 2007) to name a few.
In 2009 Hugeaux experimented and discovered through his photography the term “Conceptual Digital Photography (CDP) and Op-Conceptual Digital Photography (CDP-Video Art) which caught the attention of the Instant, Video, Numerique et Poetique (Marsaille, France 2010) and The Anemic Film Festival (Prague, Czech Republic 2010) and was presented at the 1st Anemic Film Festival in Prague, Czech Republic.
Hugeaux has acted as liaison between Humanitas Afrika (www.humanitasafrika.cz :Director: Kofi Afrikatu Nkrumah. Prague, Czech, Republic), a Ghana / Czech cultural outreach organization and The African American Diversity Cultural Center Hawaii, a outreach cultural exchange on the history of African Americans in Hawaii History (www.aadcch.org : Director: Deloris Guttman. Honolulu, Hawaii)
Hugeaux’s works are registered with the Library of Congress, Washington DC..
He currently lives and travels from Jacksonville, Florida.
JAMES PRINGLE jr.
University of Florida Track 1976-1980
Coach: Roy Benson
SEC Champion 1979, 1980
North Florida Sports Hall of Fame in 1980
University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994
Home improvement business
Website http://www.wix.com/pring_99/james-pringle
James Pringle was born in Mt. Erie Hospital in Philadelphia Pa. on October 3th 1958. I lived in Philadelphia untill the age of 8 before moving to New Jersey with my Parents, Brother and Sister. My Father was a Doctor and Mother a Teacher. While in New Jersey I attended Number 5
School, Lenola School, Morrestown Middle School and Moorestown High School. I was active in many sports, Football, Baseball, Basketball and Track. I was ALL Burlington County in Football and Track. I was also a member of our State High School Championship Football team
in 1975.
My hobbies as a child was RC model Airplanes and Electronics. I excelled in Football and Track in High school and was offered a number of scholarships to college. I chose the University Of Florida and a Track Scholarship. While at Florida I ran the 110 High Hurdles,
Long Jump, Triple jump and High Jump. Coaches soon noticed I had great talent in High Jumping so they let me focus on just that event.
As a freshman at the University I placed 3rd in the High Jump at the SEC meet. In the following years I earned 7 All American awards, Broke the NCAA Indoor HJ mark at 7'5 3/8ths.in 1979. Also while at Florida I studied Advertising, Art and History. In the year 1980 I
was inducted into the North Florida Athletic Hall Of Fame. In 1992 I was honored to be inducted into the University Of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as well. Just after the 1980 Oylmpics that the USA Boycotted in Moscow Russia I competed in Europe. I continued to High
Jump thru the 1984 USA Olympic trails in Los Angeles. I coached the High Jumpers at Georgia Tech while training to have a facility to train at up untill 1987 while living in Atlanta Ga. I ended my jumping career in 1987.
Member of the 1975 New Jersey Group 3 State HS Football Champions. I made all County in Footbal as a Defensive Back in 1975. I received a schorship to the University of Florida in 1976 for Track and field. While at Florida I earned 7 All American awards. I won the NCAA HJ Title in Detroit 1979. I broke NCAA HJ record in Johnson City Tenn. 1979. Part of USA Track team to compete in Cuba 1980 with Jimmy Carnes as the Coach. I ran for the Athletic Attic Track team in 1979, 1980. I also was employed at the Athletic attic National Head Quaters in Gainesville Florida durning my College years. Competed on European tour in 1980 with meets in London, Budapest, Pisa, Nice France.
I got married in 1986 in WPB Florida. I have two beautifull Daughters Tiffany and Jamey Pringle. Both my Daughters grauduated from Florida State University. Tiffany earned her Graduate Degree in Marketing from Clark University in Atlanta. Jamey will have her Masters
by the Fall of 2011 from Keller Institute in Information Business Science. Tiffany lives and works in Atlanta while Jamey Lives and works in Orlando Fl.
In my professional career I worked for Budget Car rental in WPB Fl., Miami and Los Angles Ca. I also worked as an Independent Contractor for Vance International out of Oakton Va. Documenting Labor Disputes. I also run my own Home Improvement Business since 1978.I am a
member and Officer of the University of Florida Track and Field Alumni Assoc. as well as co founder of the group. My hobbies are Travel, Architecture, Bike riding and Electronics.
CURT CURTIS
University of Florida Track 1978-1982
Coach (s) name Coach Roy Benson
email curtgvl@gmail.com
I started in track in middle school at Webb junior high with our medley team winning 1st in Hillsborough county. As my love for and passion grew for the sport I found myself running all the time ..running to through the shallow waters in Tampa Bay with my doberman named Ruby. I was later bused to Jefferson High School and found my home as the only white quarter miler on the team. My friendship with all the fantastic friends in school helped me achieve higher goals in multiple sports and as the class president. The far journey and passion led me to run for the Gators and was my main reason for pursing that goal thanks to Upward Bound who provided a weekend paid trip to stay at the college to experience the college dream. I ran the quarter mile in 1978 for the Gators and met my life long friend Tim Talbert and running partner and room mate who we are in contact weekly with the ups and downs of the Gators and our fast paced lives. Another room mate was Bob Brahman who is the top Seminole cross country coach in the nation. Bob developed my summer college running program to such a three page detail..that I told him that he should consider coaching.
After being married to my wonderful wife Sheri of 25 years and both of us as UF alumni and my daughter Amber at UF law school, my sister Candi the chearleading coach, my other daughter Megan in pre vet transferring from Clemson to UF... What if I wasn't motivated by great high school coaches like Tony Belanca and didn't have the opportunity provided by such a great program would the family have feel into place like it did? The moral of the story is run while you can! Push yourself harder than you think you can and thank all those who got you there and pass on the dream!
RICKY A. MCINTOSH
University of Florida Track 1975, 1976, graduated 1977
A 1977 graduate of the University of Florida , Ricky went to college on an athletic scholarship and held two track and field school records at the University of Florida in the javelin and shot put. Sports and teamwork were excellent training for the career he would choose later with the Department of Justice working in Federal Penitentiaries around the US .
Ricky was raised in the town of Cocoa Beach, Florida and from the age of four, sports and the ocean were the cornerstones of his development. In high school, Ricky was the Captain of the football team and was awarded the Outstanding Athlete of the football team, an honor not normally given to a center and defensive tackle.
As early as 10th grade he was a member of the Junior Varsity Basketball team, then transferred to the wrestling team for the next two years and went undefeated during the regular season his senior year. He won the state championship and held the state record for the shot put which won him a scholarship to Manatee Junior College in Bradenton, Florida. It was at Manatee that he took up the javelin and soon after recorded All American Honors with a 3rd place finish at the NCAAJC National Championship with a throw of 238’ 9” after only competing in the event for three months.
In 1975 Ricky transferred to the University of Florida, under the urging and guidance of Coach Jimmy Carnes, where he competed in three track and field events with personal bests in the shot put at 59’0” (a UF school record), javelin 250’ 9” (another UF school record) and the discus 164’ 4”. Ricky graduated in 1977 and then stayed in Gainesville to compete for the Florida Track Club. In 1979 Ricky finished 8th at the AAU National and during that time he started his career with the Department of Justice.
Ricky started his career as the Athletic Director at Georgia State Penitentiary in May of 1979 and four years later in 1983 transferred to the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Recreation Specialist stationed at Petersburg , Virginia . From there he was promoted to Recreation Supervisor at El Reno , Oklahoma . During his time at El Reno , he became the Vice President of the National Correctional Recreation Association (NCRA), and his department was highlighted in the October 1988 issue of Sports Illustrated as having the outstanding correctional recreation department in the country. He went on to be promoted to USP Marion in Illinois and FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey . He finished out his career at the United States Penitentiary, Beaumont , Texas .
After a 25 year career in corrections where he worked at facilities in 6 states and experienced every aspect of corrections from negotiating hostage situations, to day-to-day management of a large staff and hosting two national industry conferences, he opened his own company, Correctional Programs LLC, which today serves correctional facilities across two continents. He lives in Longwood , Florida and continues to volunteer his coaching skills to up and coming athletes.
Ricky McIntosh http://correctionalprograms.com/shop/cart.php
BEAUFORT "BODACIOUS" BROWN
(born: Tampa, Florida USA 1953)
University of Florida 1971 – 1975 “The Genesis of Champions Era”
Coaches: Jimmy Carnes, Head; Roy Benson, Asst; Dave Atkins,
440 and Relays
2011
I was recruited to the University of Florida's Track Program in 1971, by Head Coach Jimmy Carnes. While in Tampa Florida’s Middleton High School, I played football; was track team captain; and had won Championship titles at the Conference, District, Regional, and State levels. When I was competing in the State of Florida’s Championship meet, Coach Carnes came to watch me run the 440 and the sprint medley relay—both of which I was favored to win. I anchored and won the relay; but when I made the mistake of looking back near the finish line, I lost the 440! As a result, Coach put me on the Gators’ team—but he wouldn’t give me a scholarship until I proved myself. From that point on, I never looked back—either literally or figuratively. My time as a Trackman at the University of Florida was The Best Time of My Life! I made some life-long friends with some great guys. Together, we put UF on the National Track and Field “map”, and we were among UF Track’s pioneers in “The Genesis of Champions” era. Florida’s jumpers, vaulters, and fielders were already soaring, so we runners began the tradition of the “Flat Out Flyin’ Florida Gators!” I loved impressing the fans with my trademark ‘flying’ leap across the finish line. The UF Track Team, several individuals and I became SEC Champions; my mile-relay teammates and I became National Champions; and I enjoyed earning a long list of honors and awards—including being elected team captain for an unprecedented three years! Coach Carnes encouraged me to be a versatile runner by challenging me to run everything from sprints to middle distances (100 – 880 yds)! I clocked some of the fastest times in the world for several events; ran in prestigious invitational meets; qualified for the Olympic Trials; and beat the Russians in the Jr. Olympics, while setting and shattering UF records all along the way! I even managed to make the Dean’s List! One newspaper article proclaimed, “Brown Is Beautiful!” and another nicknamed me, “Bodacious!”
When I arrived at UF, I met my friend and college sweetheart, Barbara Lee, who graduated from UF cum laude. Three years later, we were married; and we now have three adult children—all of whom are honor students and musicians. Older son, Beaufort III—aka “Robb”—has graduated from USF; son Brandon has graduated cum laude from UF; and daughter Briahna is currently a student at UF (Class of 2012).
Four years after arriving at UF, I graduated as an Outstanding Senior. Then, I earned my state insurance license and worked in that area for a few years. Since that time, I have been blessed to work as an educator in the field I love—health, fitness, and physical education. In addition to working in the Florida school system, I have coached track at the high school and college levels; managed swimming programs; and worked with Migrant and Special Olympics. I have been honored by induction into three Halls of Fame. I learned to water-ski—even barefoot! I am an avid student of religious studies and a spiritual teacher. My wife and I recently had a great visit to Mayan lands; so I hope to do more traveling. I enjoy grilling, cooking—and eating—but I still do a little running to stay in shape. *lol*
CULLEN MATTOX
University of Florida Track 1980-1981
I attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, Virginia and graduated in 1980 as state champion in the 800 and 1,500 meters. Later, I went on to secure All-America Status before accepting a full scholarship to the University of Florida in 1980. I was recruited by John Randolph, the then head coach of the Gator track program, and became part of what was deemed one of the most promising classes in the program's history. My career would prove to be a shortened and unfulfilled one at the University of Florida, with my only competing in 11/4 seasons. I have intentionally blocked all of my on the track memories at UF, but not my connections to my former team mates. During my shortened stay at UF, I'm proud to say I competed fiercely and was affectionately received throughout by my band of brothers. Ultimately I look forward to us reigniting the connections we all once shared.
Though I never returned to the track program, I graduated with a B.S. in Advertising, from U.F. and ultimately ended up working in Manhattan, where I have been a creative professional since 1997. Currently, I am happily married with a family and still living in the Big Apple.
RANDY REAGOR
University of Florida Track 1978 - 1980
2 ¼ (got there as a JUCO transfer)
Junior year: head coach Roy Benson, my coach was Dave Johnson
Senior year: head coach John Randolph, my coach was Mike Bozeman.
Graduated from Englewood High School in Jacksonville, FL in 1976…Was third-string on the football team and was cut from the baseball team senior year…Walked on the Florida Junior College (now known as Florida State Community College) cross country team as a freshman and made the team, but threw the javelin during track season and set the FCCJ record..Fall of 1978 went to the University of Florida on a book scholarship as a juco transfer and was all-SEC team in 1979 as a junior and recorded the 5th best toss in UF history at 223-11…Scored 6713 in the decathlon after college and competed in Europe...In 1988 ran 56.9 in the 400 hurdles and 1:59.9 in the 800 in Masters track & field..Married with one son…Employed by several magazines as an independent advertising rep and coaches the jumping events at Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville.
RICHARD GROBMAN
University of Florida 1979 - 1983
Event: Javelin
I attended Cedar Cliff High School in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania and graduated in 1979.
This is where I became interested in track and field. I had the good fortune of being coached and encouraged by a gentleman by the name of John Kambic. This adventure led me to the University of Florida where I was recruited by Coach John Creer, however Coach Creer was subsequently replaced by John Randolph prior to my attending U.F. Throughout my track and field career at U.F., I trained and competed with great intensity, however, I was never able to obtain any of the athletic accolades my teammates did. Regardless, I persevered (while Neil Serafenis beat the “sh#%” out of me) and had the honor of being voted by my teammates as co-captain with Kenny Gray of the 1983 squad. This was quite an honor of which I am still thankful for to this day. Upon graduating from U.F., I attended Drexel University where I became an assistant track coach (1983-1987), and also obtained my Masters of Business Administration in 1985. After graduate school I got a job with a Philadelphia investment firm, W. H. Newbold’s Son & Co. which subsequently turned into Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Today I am a Senior Managing Director at Oppenheimer. I am married to my wife Patty for 18 years and have three children Benjamin, Rachael and Daniel (hopefully at least one of them will attend U.F.)
RICKY "STICK" GREEN
University of Florida Track 1980 - 1981
Born December 13, 1962 in Mandeville Jamaica. Moved to Newark, NJ in 1969 and attended Our Lady of Good Council Grammar School. Also lived in Irvington, NJ and South Orange, NJ. Attended St. Leo’s Grammar School, Irvington 1972-1976 and Seton Hall Preparatory High School, South Orange from 1976-1980. While at Seton Hall was a member of the Varsity track team for eight seasons and cross-country team for three seasons. Team captain as a Junior and Senior. Conference Champion in 400m, 600m, and triple jump (undefeated for 3 years). State Champion in 400m and 800m. All-State 800m. Nationally ranked in 800m, 1000 yd., 1000m, 1500m and mile 1979-80. 2nd place at National Junior Olympics 800m- 1:53.14. Eastern State Championships 2nd place 1000 yd. run 2:13.6 (third fastest High school all-time), Millrose Games Mile 4th place 1980.
Attended University of Florida from 1980-1984 and studied Journalism. Participated on the Gator track program from fall 1980 to winter of 1981 under head coach John Randolph. Participated on both cross-country and track and field teams. Achieved All-SEC awards in 1000 yd. indoors , 800m and Mile Relay outdoors. All-American Two Mile Relay 1981(Ric Green, Cullen Mattox, Dave Strahl and Todd Sinclair). SEC Mile Relay Champion (Creighton Blaha, Hugo Miller, Ric Green and Floyd Brown). Indiana Relays Two Mile Relay Champions and seventh fastest time in the world indoors and sixth fastest nationally (Ric Green, Cullen Mattox, Dave Strahl and Chuck Broughton). School record and 2nd place in the Distant Medley Relay at Florida Relays 1981
(Ric Green, Floyd Brown, Cullen Mattox and Chuck Broughton). 2nd fastest 800m in the nation 1981 1:49.2 (Junior disvion-19 and under).
Moved to Atlanta, GA in 1986. Competed in track and road races nationally while working as a chef at several local restaurants including the London Brasserie, which was partly owned by Ringo Starr and Bill Wyman of The Beatles and Rolling Stones, respectively. Also worked at two of Atlanta’s most popular night clubs as a doorman at night and did promotional work during the day.
Post college running: Competed in collegiate invitational track meets in the 800m, mile run and 1500m as well as 5k, 10k and Half-Marathon road races until 1997. Was a top finisher annually at Florida Relays, Florida State Invitational, Georgia Relays, North Carolina State Invitational, Clemson Invitational, North Carolina Invitational, Auburn Invitational and Alabama Relays.
Was a 1992 finalist at the Jamaican Olympic trials 800m (6th place). 1993 and 1994 3rd place at Jamaica National Championships 1500m.
Was a guide and training partner to blind Paralympic gold medallist and former world record holder Tim Willis for six years. Helped Tim win one gold, one silver, two bronze medals and two national records at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta. Retired from competition in 1999.
Presently working for corporate meeting and event planners. Lives in Atlanta, GA where I’ve lived for 25 years and currently single. Was married for 17 years to my friend Ellen Green who I met in Gainesville.
DR. LISTON D. BOCHETTE III
University of Florida Track 1975 - 1980
Liston (Lin) Bochette is a native of Florida where he grew up in sport and the arts. In High School he was an All American in the Decathlon whereby he attended the University of Florida on a Track and Field Scholarship offered to him by the legendary coach Jimmy Carnes. While at UF he set a school record last three decades, was a captain of the team and graduated with a BFA in Fine Art. Liston also studied at Florida State, the University of Puerto Rico, Inter American University, Pacific University and accepted at Stanford University. He collected a Masters in Humanities, a Ph.D. and an ED ABD in Education. Liston Served on the President of the United States panel on Olympic affairs, the International Olympic Committee Athletes Commission, and many international sports federation bodies. Between 1980 to 2004 Liston participated in five Olympic Games as an athlete both in Summer and Winter sports, (Track & Bobsleigh). in 1992 he was awarded a Gold Medal in the Arts during the Barcelona Olympic Games. He was elected to consecutive terms as the Secretary General of the World Olympians Association whereby he led a highly successful global a campaign to unite active and alumni athletes under the Olympic banner. He has served on many academic and civic boards as well as being the Chief Executive officer for the Art of the Olympians and Al Oerter Center for Excellence.
BOB BRAMAN
(transferred from Tennessee)
University of Florida Track January 1977 to December 1980
Bob Braman, age 53, UF from January 1977 to December 1980. XC Captain 78, 79, 80. All SEC in XC 79, 80. All SEC indoor 3-Mile (5th) 1979. Almost always injures in Track--sorry guys.
Coaches: Benson, Creer and Randolph
Married for 28 years (Debbie Turner) Two sons: Steven (22) and Tyler (20)
Occupation--Track and Cross Country Coach
USF: 1983 to 2000
FSu: 2000 to present
JOHN ROGERS
University of Florida Track 1976 - 1981
Roy Benson, John Randolph
I attended Roseburg High School in Roseburg, OR, and graduated in 1976. I was the state runner up in the mile in 1975 (.05 behind Kelly Britz) and finished 3rd in the 2-mile at Golden West in 1976. I was recruited by Roy Benson and Jimmy Carnes during the 1976 Olympic Trials in Eugene, OR. During my tenure at UF I was coached by Roy Benson, John Greer and John Randolph. I was all SEC in XC, Indoor and Outdoor Track. Was Co-captain of UF XC team with Bob Braman in 1978, 79 and 81 (red shirt in 1980). After graduating with a B.S. in Advertising, moved to Raleigh, NC and worked in Advertising Sales, before changing over to join the sporting goods industry in 1982. Post College I competed 2:18:01 Marathon, finishing 18th in 1984 Trials and qualifying for the 1988 Trials.
After a 5 year stint in Retail, ending as a Merchandiser & Footwear Buyer for Sporting Goods Chain in Raleigh-Durham, I was hired by Reebok International as a tech rep in 1987. In 1988 I was promoted to Reebok’s Corporate office, moving to Boston, MA, and held various positions in Sales Operations, Marketing, Product Marketing and Product Development. I worked as a Global Product Manager in Running & T&F from 1989-1993 and got to work on the infamous “Dan & Dave” campaign in 1992 crapping my pants when Dan O’brien no heighted in the PV and the campaign went down the drain.
In 1993 I became Director of Walking and Outdoor and in 1995 was awarded Reebok’s “Global Product Launch of The Year” Award for leading and directing the successful launch of Reebok’s DMX technology. In 1997 I moved to Atlanta to work for Mizuno USA, directing the overhaul of their running division and, the launch of their Wave Technology in 1998. From 1999-2004 I worked for Nautica, Sebago Footwear and a 2nd Stint at Reebok as a VP in Product Marketing.
In 2005, I decided to open my own business and decided to follow my passion. I opened Maine Running Company in 2005 and now have two locations. Maine Running has been named of the top 50 running stores in America since. I also am a founding member and initial Executive Director of the Independent Running Retailers Association (120 retail members and 30 Vendors). I still serve on the Board as past Exec. Dir. and work with the IRRA to endorse and provide educational content for the Running Event in Austin, TX, the biggest Running Specialty Convention and Trade show in the world.
I have been married to my wife Cheryl for 17 years and we have two children, Kenzie (14) and Jake (10) and live in Yarmouth, ME. I still attend at least one Gator Football game a year with Ken Prevatt, Bob Braman, Tim Sagul, Jeff Beane and Steve Frazier and stay in touch with all of them. Go Gators!
TOM DOERR
Tom Doerr began his college athletic career at Miami University in Oxford , Ohio . While at Miami , Tom broke the school record for the 440 hurdles with a time of 52.1. His freshman year he placed 5th in the 440 hurdles at the 1972 Mid American Track & Field Championships. Tom won the 440 hurdles title at the 1973 MAC Championships his sophomore year. In the fall of 1973, Doerr transferred to the University of Florida . Because of NCAA transfer rules, Tom had to red shirt the 1973-74 season, so he competed for the Florida Track Club. During that time, most people remember Tom running with a cast on his right arm. Tom had to wear a cast for 9 months after breaking his wrist. The break was so bad he had to have bone-graft surgery in which a surgeon took bone from his hip to repair his wrist.
Tom was eligible to compete for Florida during the 1975 indoor and outdoor season. During the 1975 indoor season, Tom ran 1:52.3 in the 880 and 1:11.1 in the 600. At the 1975 SEC Indoor Championships, Florida won its first ever indoor team title. In the 1975 outdoor season, Tom ran a best of 51.6 in the 440 hurdles and had a 46.78 lead off split in the 4X400 at Penn Relays. He finished 4th in the 1975 SEC Outdoor Championships in Baton Rouge . During the 1976 indoor season, Tom ran the lead off leg of the 4X800 relay in 1:52.0 to hand off in first place. Florida won the relay along with its second SEC Indoor Team Championship. The 1976 Outdoor season saw Tom run 400 meter hurdles in 50.8 at the Tom Black Track Classic in Knoxville which tied the school record. Florida ’s 4X110 shuttle relay ran 57.3 to record the third fastest time in the nation and earning AAU All America honors for the team. That year he also had personal bests outdoors of 14.2 in the 110 meter hurdles and 1:51.1 in the 800 meters. He finished 4th in the SEC Championship 400 meter final.
Tom competed for the Florida Track from 1976 to 1980, improving his 400 meter hurdles time to 50.4 and his 800 meters best of 1:50.1.
Tom earned his Bachelor of Science and Masters degrees in Journalism at the University of Florida . Today, he is Vice President of News for Fox Television in Houston , Texas .
DOCK LUCKIE
Track / Football
6-2.261DT (Defense Tackle)
FT. PTERCE (CENTRAL HS)
SENIOR: There are few equals in collegiate ranks as a physical specimen. Runs 40 in 4.6,bench press over 500 pounds is an agile ex-wrestling champion. Has won two shot put and one discus title in two years of SEC competition. Made 5 9 tackles last season. Had an excellent spring, the best since he came to Florida.
JUNIOR: Potential for greatness is there in this superior athlete. Made72 tackles last season as a starter at tackle, and had three sacks. Had a good spring after being switched to nose guard, and should be an all star candidate this season.
SOPHOMORE: Prep All-American with unlimited potential in both football and track. All-SEC rookie team in football, SEC indoor shot put king, outdoor discus champ as a freshman. Made 31 tackles ( 18 primary,13 assists) had six "Big Plays."
FRESHMAN: Quick, tough and can run like a halfback. Should rapidly enter the picture for playing time if not starting time.
PREP:I n 1976 his senior year of high school Dock was the national prep discus record holder(205-8), state shot put record-holder (6 5-4), state heavyweight wrestling champion and prep All-America in football. He was named the nations high school athlete of the year by Prep Sports Magazine.
PERSONAL: Son of Mary Luckie. Born May 24,1959. Likes to draw and play guitar.
MAJOR: Music/Recreation
STATS
YEAR SOLO AT TT SACKS FR
('77) Freshman 18 13 3I
('78) Sophomore 72 3 -
('79) Junior 34 25 59 3 -
('80) Senior 30 18 48 7 2
KEITH BRANTLY
Keith Brantly's competitive running career has spanned nearly three decades. With 15 years experience as a professional runner, Keith is considered by many experts to be one of the United States' most successful distance runners of the1980's and 1990's. At distances from the mile to the marathon, Keith has enjoyed success in both national and international competitions. Today, Keith enjoys the privilege of coaching runners and triathletes of all ages and abilities.
Keith conducts motivational and informational seminars for corporations and special interest groups on topics related to physical fitness and success modeling. He especially enjoys speaking to children and young adults, encouraging their involvement in sports and recreational activities. In 2001, Keith raised nearly $20,000 for charities devoted to the research of Attention Deficit Disorder. He appeared on the Oprah Show, June 2000, and is featured in National Geographic Magazine's September 2000 issue.
Twice he has appeared on the cover of Runner’s World magazine. He is also a member of United States Olympic Team Mentoring program. Keith is also a proud board member of the National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer, 26.2 with Donna. Athletes for Hope, founded by tennis great, Andre Agassi and other mega-sports stars, utilize Keith for charitable functions throughout Florida and Georgia.
In 2005, Keith was inducted in the Road Runners Club of America, Hall of Fame; in 2004 he was inducted in the University of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame. Along with a successful career in medical equipment sales and management, Keith manages his online personal coaching program, BrantlyRunning.Com and Personal Running Solutions. He is a proud parent of his son, Thor and daughter, Ace.
1996 United States Olympic Team Member, Marathon. 2000, 1996, 1992, 1988, 1984, U.S. Olympic Trials participating in the 5k, 10k and Marathon. 12-Time member of United States National Track, Road Racing and Cross-Country Team. 7-Times United States National Road Racing Champion.
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TIM TALBERT
University of Florida Track 1978 - 1978, Football 1980
I was born in Winter Park Florida, as most Florida Track Athletes know Showalter Field is where many state meets have been held and is located in Winter Park, Fl.
In 1977 I graduated from Bishop Moore HS located in Orlando, Fl. I participated in football, basketball, baseball, and track.
The 1976 football team was the conference champion and finished the season ranked 8 in Class 3A
During the 1977 Track season I was the conference champion in the 100 yd dash (9.8), runner up in the 220 yd dash, 3rd Place in the 440 yd dash, in the state meet our sprint medley relay team placed 5th.
Member of 1978 - 4x100 meter relay team that set the school record, which I know was broken years later. Atended UF from 1977 to 1982, graduated earning a bachelor's degree in Building Construction from the nation's number one construction program.
Member of the Track Team from 1978 to 1980(Sprinter), during the 1979 Outdoor Season earned Unsung Hero accolade(article printed in the school's newspaper the Alligator)
Member of the 1981 Football Team ( Defensive Back/Running Back)
During the Fall of 1981 my father Dr. James Talbert earned his PH.D in education from UF
My Daughter (Paige Talbert) currently a junior at UF majoring in Political Science
As mentioned previously I'm a minority partner in a mid-size commercial construction company, majority partner is Dwight Stephenson(NFL Hall of Famer) recognized as the best center to play the game of professional football. Our firm is the largest African-American construction general contractor in the state of Florida
KEN PREVATT
University of Florida Track 1974-1978
JACK E. KILGORE II
University of Florida Track & Field 1978 - 1981
High and Intermediate Hurdler
University of Florida Rugby Football Club 1982 – 1983
Winger
Track Coaches: Creer, Benson, Randolph, Johnston and Turner
I came to the University of Florida in 1978 on a track scholarship after attending Fort Hunt High School in Alexandria, Virginia with a fellow FHHS triple jumper Byron Burt. In 1978, Fort Hunt High School was the Virginia AAA State Champions and I placed 5th in the indoor 60 yard HH, 6th in the 120 yard HH and 4th in the intermediate hurdles.
At Florida, I ran both the high and intermediate hurdles for three years, lettering my freshman year. I roomed in Yon Hall on the 4th floor with all the other track & field guys. Witnessed the building of the O’Connell Center…we even did some moon walking on the roof at night! We parked our cars on south side of the football stadium before they enclosed it and hung out on the astro turf field between classes catching rays. The hurdlers and sprinters were a tightknit group and I really cherished my relationships, but also wondered where they all ended up in life?
I graduated in 1983 with a BS Degree in Agriculture and presently am self-employed as an independent sales representative selling crop protection chemicals and nutritionals with Gulfcoast Agriculture, Turf & Ornamental Representation Service, Inc. (GATOR Service) in Ft. Myers to the citrus, vegetable and golf course markets throughout Florida and Puerto Rico. I have been married for 18 years and have two sons that enjoy all UF sports.
ROY H. THORNE
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ANDREW M. WALKER
University of Florida Track 1977 - 1981
BERNARD SCOTT
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TIM SAGUL
University of Florida Track 1975 - 1980
CURT LUSTER
University of Florida Track 1977 - 1982
TODD SINCLAIR
University of Florida Track 1980 - 1985
CREIGHTON BLAHAK
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NEAL SERAFENAS
UF Track: 1980-1982
· Married for 25 years; wife – Ann, Children; Thor (19) & Taylor (15)
· Occupation: Teacher – Special Education (Math & Science)
· Residence: Olney, Maryland
William Penn High School (Delaware): Coach – Phil Hershey
· Graduated in 1977
· Delaware State Champion – Discus
· 2nd Place Shot Put
· Not recruited out of high school. The great University of Pennsylvania & USTFCCCA Hall of Fame coach, Irv Mondschein, said that I was “too small” to throw in college.
University of Delaware: 1978-79: Coaches - Jimmy Flynn, Larry Pratt
· Freshman record (current) holder in the discus throw – 178’7”. (At a bodyweight of 205 lbs.)
· School record (current) holder in the discus throw – 179’8” (threw 182’1”, but for some reason they never got the results of that meet)
· Member of the 1978 Junior National Track & Field Team (discus) – competed in the U.S.S.R. and W. Germany.
· 2 time East Coast Conference Champion in the discus throw.
· All ECC in the discus (1st), shot put (2nd), & hammer throw (3rd) in 1978 & 1979.
· ECC record holder in the discus.
· All IC4A – discus 1978-1979
· Beat every one of coach Mondschein’s throwers from UPenn by 20 feet.
University of Florida: 1980-1982 Coaches – John Randolph, Mike Bozeman
· All SEC – discus 1981 & 1982 & shot put: indoor – 1981-1982; outdoor - 1981
· All-time top ten list – discus & shot put
· Team Captain - 1982
· NCAA qualifier: Discus 1981-1982. Shot Put 1982 (indoor)
· NCAA All American – discus 1982
· Sold more orange juice than Rich Grobman at a UF Football Game (track fundraiser)
After UF: Inducted into the State of Delaware Track & Field Hall of Fame in 2006
CHUCK BROUGHTON
ERIC JOSEPH
MARK SHEEHAN
KEVIN "CAPTAIN D"
GLENN McISAAC
SETH BROWN
BRAIN MUIR
DAVID STRAHL
University of Florida Track and Cross Country 1980 – 1985
All American, All SEC in Track and Cross Country
85 Track and 84 Cross Country Team Captain
Born in 1962 in Bloomington IN
6’6’ 180 lbs. in 1980
Coach – Head Coach and Distance Coach - John Randolph
(Asst. Coaches - Mike Bozeman, Tommie Turner)
David Strahl attended Tucker High School from 1977 to 1980 in Atlanta Georgia. David was a letterman for four years in Track and Field, four years in Cross Country, three years in Basketball, and 2 years in Swimming. David was a State Champion in the Mile Run, 880, Cross Country Runner–Up in 1980. David was All-State in Cross Country, Track, Basketball, and Swimming. David won the 1979 National AAU Mile Run in Lincoln Nebraska his junior season.
David finished his Tucker High School Track career as the Tucker’s all-time fastest Miler, 880, 2-Miler, 2-Mile Relay, Dist. Medley Relay, Sprint Medley Relay, 4-Mile Relay. David finished the fastest cross country 3 - miler ever in Tucker’s history. David ended his high school career as one of Georgia’s all-time top 5 fastest cross country, miler, and half-mile runners in 1980. David became Tucker’s Basketball all-time scorer with a career average of 25.0 points a game for three seasons, and had the most games over 30 points in a career. He also had the highest field goal percentage all time with 63.3% of his shots made from the field, and had the 4th most rebounds with a 9.2 average a game. David was a summer swimming state champion and made the High School state swim meets until he gave up the sport to concentrate on Track, Cross Country, and Basketball. David had Division 1 offers from over 40 top schools in Track, Cross Country, 20 top D-1 basketball schools which included Kentucky, LSU, and Georgia, and had a few swimming offers too.
David attended the University of Florida from 1980 to 1985. David was awarded All-American and All-SEC in Track and Cross Country. He had a medical redshirt year in the 1981-1982 cross country and track seasons after having three right leg surgeries.
David finished his Florida career in 1985 as the 2nd fastest 1500 meter runner outdoors and indoors, second fastest 1000 meter and 3rd fastest 1000 yard runner indoors, Top 2 in the indoor and outdoor Distance Medley Relay and outdoor 4-Mile relay, Top 4 2-Mile relay indoor and outdoor.
David was a SEC Track Champion, 3 x SEC Runner-Up, 1 x SEC 3rd place finisher. In Cross Country, he finished in SEC Championship in the top 6 in 1983 with an 8K time of 24:35, and ran Florida’s 3rd fastest Cross Country 10K time at the 1983 NCAA Regional X-C Championships with a time of 29:44. David was in the top 10 all-time best 5-Mile times on the Florida Cross Country Course.
David was inspired in business career by Dr. Cade who invented Gatorade. Dr. Cade used David and the other Gator Cross Country and Track team members to do testing and research. David has spent 25 business years in consumer product marketing, product development and innovation, and sales. David has been team leader on teams that developed consumer products such as Dentyne Ice Gum, Trident White Gum, Listerine Pocket Paks, Halls Vitamin C Defense Drops, Kids Naturally Sweetened Spray Candy, Dixie Grab’N Go Coffee Cups, Humminbird Smartcast Fish Finders. David is currently employed with Royal Cup Coffee in Birmingham AL where David developed in 2008 a premium artisan micro-roasting coffee company called the H.C. Valentine Coffee Company. David has developed all the coffee products for H.C. Valentine Coffee Company. David has sold and marketed the H.C. Valentine coffees to many 5-Star Resorts and James Beard award winning chefs in the USA and Caribbean. H.C. Valentine Coffee Company has just been awarded 2012 Gold Medals by American Masters of Taste (A Chefs of America Organization) for its organic coffees and espresso at this year’s taste contest.
David has been married to his wife Kris for 23 years and has three children. Many of David’s Florida track and field teammates attended his wedding in Atlanta 23 years ago.
JACK BURTON
TONY LASZEWSKI
CHUCK JASZOWACK
WESLEY MAIYO
HORACE TUITT
JOHN ROBERTS
MIKE LINDSAY
CHRIS LIKES
MARTY BEAUCHAMP
GREGG GIACOBB
MARK BRADLEY
TODD POSTLMAYR
STEVE DAVIS
JERRY SMITH
SAM DOHERTY
KIP DRINGLER
CHRIS JACKSON
STEVE LUSNIA
WOODY RICE
KELLY BRITZ
KENNETH GRAY
Years at UF: 1979-1983
Coach: John Randolph. Tommy Turner, Mike Bozeman
Event: 110M & 400IM Hurdles
Degree: Business Administration (Management)
BACKGROUND: Born in Kingston, Jamaica December 9, 1960 where I started competitive track at age 11. After watching my older brothers Noel and Ronald perform on the track representing Kingston College High School win the Jamaica national high school track & field championship 14 consecutive years, I had no choice but to attend Kingston College High to continue the tradition. After a successful 1979 season I was recruited by several major universities in the US, but selected the University of Florida based on Noel’s recommendation. I obviously trusted Noel’s recommendation as he was recruited by Coach Jimmy Carnes and attended the University of Florida on a track scholarship as well. Coach John Randolph and the Florida coaching staff made out easy as they did not have to come to Jamaica to recruit me. They relied solely on Noel to do so. In fact, I did not meet the Florida coaching staff until I arrived on campus the first day of classes August 20th, 1979. I am happy that I made the choice to become a Gator!
PREP: Jamaica National High School Champion 1975 (100M Hurdles), 1977 (110M Hurdles, 1979 (110M, 400IM Hurdles); Jamaica National High School Record Holder 110M & 400IM Hurdles (13.7/52.1); Team Captain Kingston College High School & Jamaica Junior National Team to CARIFTA (1979)
FRESHMAN: SEC Champion 400IM Hurdles; Jamaica National Champion 110M & 400IM Hurdles
SOPHOMORE: SEC Champion 400IM Hurdles; Jamaica National Champion 400IM Hurdles; Jamaica Junior National Record Holder 400IM Hurdles 50.46 (1981-2006)
JUNIOR: 2nd Place SEC Championship 400IM Hurdles; 9th place 400IM Hurdles NCAA Championship (won heats and consolation final, but placement in main final was determined based on top 8 times from heats); All-American Honors; U of F Most Outstanding Junior Track Athlete (Coaches Award); Team Captain; Jamaica National Champion 400IM Hurdles
SENIOR: SEC Champion 400IM Hurdles; 5th place 400IM NCAA Championship; All American Honors; School Record Holder 400IM (1983); School Record Holder 500M Indoor (1983); School Record Holder 55M Hurdles (1983); Team Captain; U of F Most Outstanding Senior Track Athlete; Jamaica National Champion 400IM Hurdles; 1984 Olympian for Jamaica 400IM Hurdles; Silver Medalist 400IM Hurdles at Barrientos Games in Cuba representing the US
PROFESSIONAL: Currently is Director of Sales for Thermo Fisher Scientific Air Quality Instruments business based in Franklin, Massachusetts. I am based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida (Sarasota-Bradenton) area. Before joining Thermo Fisher Scientific I worked at GE for 6 years in various roles. Prior to GE I worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 16 years with my last role as Regional VP for the Southeast Region.
PERSONAL: Married for 26 years to Paulette who I met at the University of Florida in my sophomore year. We have four children (Amanda, Jeremy, Kayla, Jared) and enjoying being back in Florida!
CHUCK GRANT
Dr. NOEL GRAY SR.
Noel C. Gray, Ed.D (ncgray@dadeschools.net)
Noel is a veteran educator with over 26 years experience teaching mathematics. Married for over 31 years to his wife Annette (who is also a Gator), with two children, daughter Christina (who is also a Gator) and son Noel Jr., he is currently the department chairperson of mathematics at American Senior High School in Miami-Dade County School system, Florida. Dr. Gray holds a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership, a Master and Bachelor Science degrees both in Mathematics Education. Serving as an adjunct professor with Nova Southeastern University, he is a dissertation chair for students pursuing their doctorial degree.
Born December 29, 1954 in Kingston, Jamaica, Noel is the second of 10 siblings (including Gator great Kenneth Gray whom he had the pleasure of signing to the university in 1989). As an outstanding sprinter-quarter miler in high school, Dr. Gray held numerous records for Caribbean athletes, which included the 400m record of 46.8 that stood for more than a decade. For most his high school and collegiate years, he was a regular member of the Jamaican national team. As a result, in 1974 he was the recipient of an athletic scholarship for track to the university, instrumented by the legendary coach, James Carnes.
From 1974-1978, Noel was a mainstay on the track team where he was a member of several SEC and national champion teams that earned him all collegiate athlete status. These teams included the 1975 and 1976 Sec Indoor; 1975 NCAA indoor mile relay (Noel Gray, Horace Tuitt, Winfred Alexander, and Beaufort Brown); 1976 record breaking collegiate Sprint Medley team (Noel Gray, Michael Sharpe, Stanley Harris, and Horace Tuitt) at the Penn Relays, and numerous other teams.
COSWELL DEPIEZA
CLYDE BARIFFE
ROBERT L. PEACOCK SR
(deceased)
SPRINTER
UF Track 1971 - 1975
ADRIAN T. ALLEN
JACOB A JONES