MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State University Department of Athletics is excited to announce its 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame. The 2024 class represents a diverse group of nine former student-athletes, coaches, and administrators who honor the history and tradition of excellence in athletic achievements and administrative leadership at Alabama State University.

This year's class will be inducted at the Hall of Fame Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. in Dunn Oliver Acadome on Friday, November 15, 2024.  The Hall of Fame honorees will be recognized at the football game against Jackson State on Saturday, November 16 at halftime. 

PURCHASE HALL OF FAME GALA TICKETS

Ritchie Beene (Track & Field Coach) - Coach Beene has been the head coach of the ASU Track and Field Program for 17 years and has been a part of the program for 27 years. A living legend in the track & field community, Coach Beene has won a total of 59 SWAC Championships combined as head coach and assistant coach.  He has won 42 SWAC Coach of the Year awards and coached 27 NCAA qualifiers and 11 NCAA All-Americans.  

James Daniel (Distinguished Sportsman) – Coach James Daniel is the 2024 distinguished sportsman. James played football at ASU and lettered four times. Daniel distinguished himself as a career coach, spending over 50 years as a high school, collegiate, and NFL coach. Daniel spent 30 years as an NFL coach with the Giants, Falcons and Steelers. He earned four conference championships and two Super Bowl rings as a coach.
 
Terry Greer (Football 1976-1979) – Terry Greer was known as Mr. Excitement during his playing day at ASU. Geer lined up as a wide receiver, tailback, kick returner, and defensive back.  He was a Blue/Gray game selectee, a Black College game all-star selectee, and earned the Hornet MVP and MVP Offensive player during his senior year. He scored touchdowns of more than 90+ yards from three different positions while on the Black & Gold. As a professional football player, Greer earned two Super Bowl rings, and one Grey Cup Championship. Greer became the first professional football player to gain 2000 receiving yards in a season in any league.
 
Curtis Green (Football 1977-1990) - Curtis Green earned All–American honor, All Conference, and All NAIA honors while playing football at Alabama State University. Green was a Blue-Gray game selectee, Black College All-Star Game participant, and the Black College All-Star Game MVP.  Green held the distinction of being the highest-drafted player from ASU football until Tytus Howard was selected in 2019. Green played his entire NFL career with the Detroit Lions. 
 
Neacole Hall (Women's Basketball 1987-1989) – Neacole Hall was an All-American and two-time All-SWAC performer.  Hall led the Lady Hornets to its first SWAC Championship in program history and was named the 1989 SWAC Tournament MVP. Hall finished with career averages of 18.6 points per game, 11.2 assists per game, 4.9 steals per game, and is the program's all-time career leader in assists and steals per game.
 
Benjamin Harris (Football 1975-1978) Benjamin Harris was known for his leadership and great passing ability. Harris finished his Hornet career as a top-five QB in passing yards and total offense.  He led the Hornets to a perfect 4-0 record in the Turkey Day Classic and a 10-2 record in rival games against Miles, AAMU, and Tuskegee. Harris would later become a four-time state champion head coach and earn induction into the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame, Baldwin County Hall of Fame, and the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame.
 
Crystal Kitt (Women's Basketball 2002-2005) – Crystal Kitt was an All-American and All SWAC performer and led the Lady Hornets to its first NCAA tournament berth in program history. Kitt was named the 2003 SWAC Offensive Player of the Year and 2004 SWAC Player of the Year. Kitt finished with a career average of 14.9 points per game, 9.2 rebounds per game, and 55 percent field goal percentage.
 
Keneshia McKee – (Softball 1999-2002) -   Keneshia McKee finished her career with a .400 batting average and was a three-time All-SWAC softball player. McKee completed her career as the program's all-time hits leader, all-time RBI leader, and top ten in seven categories. Arguably the best softball player in program history.

Lester Sims – (Football 1968-1971) – Lester Sims was an All-American and All-Conference defensive lineman at ASU. Sims earned the 1971 Collegiate Lineman of the Year award and was the first student-athlete in program history to be selected for the Senior Bowl. Sims was selected for the Blue/Gray Classic Game and East–West Black Collegiate All-Star game. Sims played 10 professional seasons all with the Cleveland Browns.