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Robert Cockerl - Class of 2004
Cockerl was born in Salisbury, NC where he still resides
as an outstanding community leader and volunteer. Cockerl,
a 1962 graduate of Dunbar High School, excelled in both
football and basketball. He is a 1966 graduate of Livingstone
with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies. While at Livingstone
he participated in football. In 1964, Cockerl was voted All-CIAA
Honorable Mention and the 1964 Sidney Green Athlete of the
Year Award. In 1965, Cockerl received the Most Unsung Hero
Award for his outstanding play as a tackle for the Blue Bears
football team. Cockerl was featured in the Salisbury Post as the
most Underrated player of the Year.
William H. Dudley - Class of 2007
Dudley was a 1963 Blue Bear graduate with a Bachelor
of Science Degree. He played for four years under head coach
Charles Cox.
Roddrick Dunlap - Class of 2010
Dunlap entered LC in the fall of 1994 on athletic
scholarship as a part of the fi rst recruiting class of then newly
hired Head Coach Rudy Abrams. Rodd went on to be a part time
starter as a freshman and was a starter each of the succeeding
seasons. In 1997, Rodd was a member and team captain of
the fi rst team in LC football history to win the Central Intercollegiate
Athletic Association (CIAA) conference championship.
Being a part of the fi rst CIAA conference championship team
in school history and accomplishing the ultimate team goal was
the highlight of his athletic career and the thing he’s most proud
of from an athletic standpoint. Rodd was a 4 year lettermen for
the LC football team. He was named 1st Team All-CIAA three
times during his career. Rodd posted 19 career interceptions, 45
career pass breakups, and set a school record for interceptions
(4) in a game. He led the team in interceptions three consecutive
years and received LC’s Most Valuable Defensive Back award
three consecutive years. Rodd also went on to receive All-CIAA
academic honors, be named to the All-CIAA Commissioner’s
Academic team while being named to LC’s Dean’s List each of
his 8 semesters on campus. Subsequently, Rodd received the
1998 Livingstone College Grady Nelson Scholar-Athlete of the
Year award and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s
Degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS).
John Farrar - Class of 2005
Farrar enrolled in Livingstone in 1969 on a football
scholarship. As a freshman, Farrar earned a starting position and
missed only one contest during his four-year collegiate career.
In 1972 and 1973, he was the Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Award
Winner; which is given to the most outstanding performer of
the year. In 1993, Farrar was selected team captain and earned
All-CIAA, and All-District 26 honors. He was named the teams
MVP and rated one of the top fi ve linebackers in the nation by
the St. Louis Sporting News. Farrar’s talent led him to sign with
the Houston Oilers and then with the San Francisco 49ers. He is
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one of the founding Board members of the Blue Bears Club.
Charles C. Gibbs - Class of 2003
Gibbs, a 1954 graduate, was born in Waynesville, NC.
He made a notable athletic contribution within his four years
of playing football under Head Coach Edward Mitchell. Gibbs
was president of the junior and senior classes. He was also the
captain of the team and led the Blue Bears as a running back to
some of its most successful years from 1950-1954. His success
on the fi eld earned him a spot on the All-EIAC Team. In 1954,
Livingstone retired his jersey number 23 and awarded him the
Sidney Greene Award as the school’s Athlete of the Year. After
college, Gibbs was hired by Livingstone as an assistant football
coach, for which he served until January 1955.
Dr. Curtis Tyrone Gilmore, Sr. - Class of 2003
Gilmore was a 1965 graduate and is a native of Spartanburg,
SC. Gilmore’s professional preparation in education
began at Livingstone where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in
Social Studies. In 1964, Gilmore was ranked as the top punter in
the CIAA with 33.3 yards per punt average. Gilmore is a recipient
of an honorary Doctorate Degree of Humane Letters from
Livingstone. He was also honored with the Livingstone College
Distinguished Alumni Award in 1991.
William H. Graham - Class of 2007
Graham was a four-year football participant for the
Blue Bears. He competed without an athletic scholarship as
both a running back and a linebacker. Graham was an All-EIAC
Team member during his senior year and was also a co-captain
for three season. In 1960, Graham graduated with a Bachelor of
Arts Degree in Sociology.
Dr. Allan Hart - Class of 2010
Allan received a full scholarship for football to Kittrell
College where he stayed for one year. He continued his college
education at Livingstone where he was awarded a football
scholarship as well. During his senior year at Livingstone, he
received All-CIAA honors as a wide receiver. With an emphasis
on religion, Livingstone was a perfect place for Allan to nurture
the religious upbringing he had received at home. He graduated
from Livingstone in 1965 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary
Education. Allan’s love for the game of football drove
him to pursue a pro football career with the Orlando Panthers
and then a semi-pro football career with the Pottstown Firebirds
and the Ridley Township Team. Allan passed away on April 15,
2009, leaving behind a loving wife, Crystal Burris Hart and two
sons Gerrick Kersey and Allan, Jr.
Edmond A.R. Hasty - Class of 2009
Hasty attended Livingstone from 1955-1959 and
competed on the Blue Bear football team all four years. During
his fi nal three season, Hasty was selected to the All-EIAC All-
Conference Team each year.
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