Wendell Thomas Tony Vinson Don Washington Bobby
Wendell Thomas Sport: Lacrosse Graduation Year: 1975 Induction Year: 1989
Tony Vinson Sport: Football Graduation Year: 1993 Induction Year: 2005
Bobby Washington Sport: Basketball Graduation Year: 1978 Induction Year: 2000
Don Washington Sport: Football Graduation Year: 1986 Induction Year: 1998
Liane Williams Sport: Gymnastics Graduation Year: 1999 Induction Year: 2011
A four-year starter on defense for Towson, Wendell Thomas earned first team College Division All-America honors in 1974 and was a second team selection in 1972 and ’73. Thomas earned the USILA’s College Division Outstanding Defenseman award in 1974. Thomas captained the Tigers to a 14-1 record and the Division II national title as a senior, picking up All-Mason-Dixon Conference and Towson Athlete of the Year honors as well. Thomas was inducted into the Maryland Lacrosse Club Hall of Fame in 1999, USLacrosse Hall of Fame 2008, Atholton High school Lacrosse Hall of Fame 2013 and presented with The USLacrosse Gerald J. Carroll, Jr. Exemplary Coaching Award in 2014. An outstanding running back who played three seasons in the NFL, Tony Vinson rushed for 3,058 yards in two seasons as a Tiger and scored 29 rushing touchdowns. Vinson rushed for more than 200 yards in a single game six times and for over 100 yards nine times. He led NCAA I-AA in rushing yardage in 1993 with 2,016 yards. Vinson also led the nation in all-purpose yardage that season. He ran for a then-NCAA I-AA single-game record 364 yards in a win over Bucknell in 1993. Vinson holds the school record for most rushing touchdowns in a single-game (5). A fifth-round draft pick by the San Diego Chargers in the 1994 NFL draft, Vinson was an inactive member of the Chargers’ Super Bowl XXIX team. A four-year starter for the Tigers, Bob Washington was inducted into the Towson Hall of Fame in 2000. He was instrumental in Towson’s rise to the top of the NCAA Division II rankings. During his four seasons, he helped Towson compile an 86-28 record, earning All-Mason-Dixon Conference honors each year. He was named honorable mention All-Mason-Dixon twice and second team all-league twice. He finished his career with 1,437 points and is among the leading scorers in Towson history. His 970 rebounds and 126 blocked shots also rank him among the Tiger greats.
An outstanding performer in two sports, Don Washington ‘86 was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998. He was a defensive mainstay for some of the best football teams in Towson history. As a senior, he was co-captain for the team that posted a 10-1 record and made the first of three NCAA Division II playoff appearances. He was a four-year starter at middle guard who finished his career with 154 tackles and nine fumble recoveries. His shared the school record with nine career fumble recoveries. In his senior season, he was the Tigers’ third-leading tackler with 60 stops. He was honored as Towson’s Lineman of the Year as a senior when Towson led NCAA Division II in defense, allowing just 5.8 points per game. In addition, he also captained the Tiger track and field team as a senior. Also a track and field standout, the Cambridge, Md., native was the East Coast Conference champion in the discus as a junior and senior.
A record-setting gymnast for the Tigers, Liane Williams finished her career with more than 1500 points. Honored as the East Atlantic Gymnastics League (EAGL) Rookie of the Year in 1996, she led the Tigers to three NCAA Southeast Regional appearances and two USA Gymnastics NIT championships. Her points total as a senior (510.475) stands eighth on the single-season scoring list. Williams performed in the vault, the floor exercise and in the all-around competition. She has the third-highest score in Towson history in the floor exercise (9.950, 1999). A three-time EAGL All-Academic honoree, Williams earned the 1999 Outstanding Senior Gymnast award and won EAGL championships in the floor exercise (9.900) and the vault (9.900) in 1999.
Aaron Bates Sport: Football Graduation Year: 1994 Induction Year: 2007
Devin Boyd Sport: Basketball Graduation Year: 1993 Induction Year: 2004
Terrance Brooks Sport: Football Graduation Year: 1991 Induction Year: 2001
Lance Johnson Sport: Soccer Graduation Year: 1993 Induction Year: 2003
Norma Kelly Sport: Basketball Graduation Year: 1984 Induction Year: 1996
Academic All-America® defensive back Aaron Bates ’94 was a fouryear starter at free safety, Bates was a second team GTE Academic All-America ® defensive back as a senior. As a junior, he earned All-ECAC honors when he made 66 tackles. In 1993, he was one of the Tiger team captains and led the Tigers to an 8-2 record and a final national ranking of 24th in the nation. A native of Columbia, Md., he made 74 tackles and intercepted six passes as a senior. He finished his career with 225 tackles and 13 interceptions, second on the Tigers’ all-time list.
The leading scorer in Towson basketball history, Devin Boyd ‘93 was inducted into the Towson Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004. He finished his career with 2,000 points. A four-year starter at guard, the Baltimore native led the Tigers to the best five-year run in school history. In addition to finishing his career as Towson’s all-time scoring leader, he also set a school record with 438 career assists. He was the key player on the Tigers’ back-to-back NCAA Tournament teams in 1990 and 1991. In his five years of association with the Tiger basketball program, he helped Towson compile a 91-56 record and earn two trips to the NCAA Tournament. He is one of the greatest offensive linemen ever to play for the Tigers. A native of Union Bridge, Md., he earned All-American honors as a junior and senior. A two-time All-ECAC Division II first team selection, he was an honorable mention All-American selection as a junior in 1983.In his senior season, he was named first team All-American by Kodak. A starter in 36 games, Brooks was a key member of three of the best teams in Towson football history. In 1983, he started for a nationally ranked Tiger team that posted a 10-1 record in the regular season and made Towson’s first appearance in the NCAA Division II playoffs.
One of the top defensive players ever to play for the Tigers, Lance Johnson ‘93 was inducted into the Tiger Hall of Fame in 2003. Johnson was a four-year starter at sweeper. A team co-captain as a junior and a senior, the Mount Laurel, N.J., native was a key performer for Towson’s three consecutive East Coach Conference championship teams. In 1989, he was the Tigers’ Freshman of the Year after he started all 19 games and led Towson to a 12-6-1 record and its first ECC title. As a junior, Johnson fought through an injury-plagued season but helped Towson win its third straight ECC crown. He was also named as the Defensive Most Valuable Player at the East Stroudsburg Tournament. A three-year starter who capped her college career by leading Towson to its only East Coast Conference (ECC) title, Kelly was named first team All-ECC as a senior. Kelly finished her career with 893 points and 783 rebounds. When she graduated, she was the thirdleading scorer and second-leading rebounder in school history, and her .475 career field goal percentage was a school record. The 18 field goals she made in a game against American University as a senior still stand as a Towson record. As a freshman, the 6-1 Kelly appeared in all 24 games, averaging 6.8 points per game with a 6.7 rebounding average. She was honored as the ECC Player of the Week twice and set a Towson record with a .511 field goal percentage.
Kurk Lee Sport: Basketball Graduation Year: 1990 Induction Year: 2000
Chuck
Lightening Sport: Basketball Graduation Year: 1992 Induction Year: 2003
Pat McKinley Sport: Basketball Graduation Year: 1980 Induction Year: 1993
Carl Perkins Sport: Football Graduation Year: 1973 Induction Year: 1991
Rodney Smith Sport: Football Graduation Year: 1990 Induction Year: 2000
An honorable mention All-American and the sixth-leading scorer in Towson men’s basketball history, Lee scored 1,541 points in two seasons as a Tiger. He earned East Coast Conference (ECC) Player of the Year honors, was named first team All-ECC and led the league in scoring and steals both seasons. Lee earned nine ECC Player of the Week honors in his career, averaging 25.4 ppg as a junior and 26.0 ppg as a senior. He was a key member of Towson’s 1990 ECC title and the first Tiger men’s basketball team to reach the NCAA Tournament. Towson drew Oklahoma, and Lee led the Tigers with 30 points in the contest. A two-time first team All-East Coast Conference (ECC) selection, Chuck Lightening was a key member of Towson’s three straight conference championship teams from 1990-92. As a sophomore, he was one of the top reserves on the Tigers’ first ECC championship team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament and played Oklahoma. He averaged 8.5 points per game off the bench and had a .502 field goal percentage. In his junior year, he moved into a starting role and made first team All-ECC. Lightening averaged 16.1 points per game and led the Tigers in rebounding with a 6.3 average. He helped the Tigers win their second straight ECC championship, earning all-tournament honors. Pat McKinley led the Tiger basketball program to the top of the NCAA Division II basketball. By the end of his four-year career, he set all-time records for points scored (1832), rebounds (1421) and blocked shots (229). As a senior, he led the Tigers to a 27-3 mark, the best record in school history. He averaged 16.6 points per game as a senior as well as 12.2 rebounds per game with a .560 field goal percentage as the Tigers finished the season as the number one-ranked team in NCAA Division II. The Baltimore native was a three-time All-Mason-Dixon Conference selection and earned AllAmerican honors from Basketball Weekly. McKinley led the Tigers to the NCAA South Atlantic regional championship before the team lost to Sacred Heart in the national quarterfinals. A four-year standout at linebacker for the Tiger football team from 1969-72, Carl Perkins was a first team All Mason-Dixon Conference selection in 1970 and 1971. One of the team’s tri-captains in 1972, he was also named first team all-state as a sophomore and junior. In addition he was an honorable mention all-state and all-conference pick. After graduating from Towson, he served as a Tiger assistant football coach under Phil Albert for five years. He is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and McDaniel College and is an education consultant for charter schools in Anne Arundel as well as Prince George counties.
One of the finest defensive players ever to wear a Towson uniform, Smith earned All-America honors as a junior and senior. A Tiger senior co-captain, he was a freshman starter for the Tigers’ 1986 team that earned a berth in the NCAA Division II playoffs. He finished his career with 276 tackles. He also had 30.5 quarterback sacks in his career, the third-highest mark in school history when he graduated. He was also named as the Tigers’ Defensive Player of the Year twice and was the Linesman of the Year as a freshman. He participated in the 1990 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Played in the Arena Football League for the Washington Commandos and Albany (NY) Firebirds from 1990-1997.
Tony Vinson Sport: Football Graduation Year: 1993 Induction Year: 2005
Bobby Washington Sport: Basketball Graduation Year: 1978 Induction Year: 2000
Don Washington Sport: Football Graduation Year: 1986 Induction Year: 1998
Liane Williams Sport: Gymnastics Graduation Year: 1999 Induction Year: 2011
A four-year starter on defense for Towson, Wendell Thomas earned first team College Division All-America honors in 1974 and was a second team selection in 1972 and ’73. Thomas earned the USILA’s College Division Outstanding Defenseman award in 1974. Thomas captained the Tigers to a 14-1 record and the Division II national title as a senior, picking up All-Mason-Dixon Conference and Towson Athlete of the Year honors as well. Thomas was inducted into the Maryland Lacrosse Club Hall of Fame in 1999, USLacrosse Hall of Fame 2008, Atholton High school Lacrosse Hall of Fame 2013 and presented with The USLacrosse Gerald J. Carroll, Jr. Exemplary Coaching Award in 2014. An outstanding running back who played three seasons in the NFL, Tony Vinson rushed for 3,058 yards in two seasons as a Tiger and scored 29 rushing touchdowns. Vinson rushed for more than 200 yards in a single game six times and for over 100 yards nine times. He led NCAA I-AA in rushing yardage in 1993 with 2,016 yards. Vinson also led the nation in all-purpose yardage that season. He ran for a then-NCAA I-AA single-game record 364 yards in a win over Bucknell in 1993. Vinson holds the school record for most rushing touchdowns in a single-game (5). A fifth-round draft pick by the San Diego Chargers in the 1994 NFL draft, Vinson was an inactive member of the Chargers’ Super Bowl XXIX team. A four-year starter for the Tigers, Bob Washington was inducted into the Towson Hall of Fame in 2000. He was instrumental in Towson’s rise to the top of the NCAA Division II rankings. During his four seasons, he helped Towson compile an 86-28 record, earning All-Mason-Dixon Conference honors each year. He was named honorable mention All-Mason-Dixon twice and second team all-league twice. He finished his career with 1,437 points and is among the leading scorers in Towson history. His 970 rebounds and 126 blocked shots also rank him among the Tiger greats.
An outstanding performer in two sports, Don Washington ‘86 was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998. He was a defensive mainstay for some of the best football teams in Towson history. As a senior, he was co-captain for the team that posted a 10-1 record and made the first of three NCAA Division II playoff appearances. He was a four-year starter at middle guard who finished his career with 154 tackles and nine fumble recoveries. His shared the school record with nine career fumble recoveries. In his senior season, he was the Tigers’ third-leading tackler with 60 stops. He was honored as Towson’s Lineman of the Year as a senior when Towson led NCAA Division II in defense, allowing just 5.8 points per game. In addition, he also captained the Tiger track and field team as a senior. Also a track and field standout, the Cambridge, Md., native was the East Coast Conference champion in the discus as a junior and senior.
A record-setting gymnast for the Tigers, Liane Williams finished her career with more than 1500 points. Honored as the East Atlantic Gymnastics League (EAGL) Rookie of the Year in 1996, she led the Tigers to three NCAA Southeast Regional appearances and two USA Gymnastics NIT championships. Her points total as a senior (510.475) stands eighth on the single-season scoring list. Williams performed in the vault, the floor exercise and in the all-around competition. She has the third-highest score in Towson history in the floor exercise (9.950, 1999). A three-time EAGL All-Academic honoree, Williams earned the 1999 Outstanding Senior Gymnast award and won EAGL championships in the floor exercise (9.900) and the vault (9.900) in 1999.
Aaron Bates Sport: Football Graduation Year: 1994 Induction Year: 2007
Devin Boyd Sport: Basketball Graduation Year: 1993 Induction Year: 2004
Terrance Brooks Sport: Football Graduation Year: 1991 Induction Year: 2001
Lance Johnson Sport: Soccer Graduation Year: 1993 Induction Year: 2003
Norma Kelly Sport: Basketball Graduation Year: 1984 Induction Year: 1996
Academic All-America® defensive back Aaron Bates ’94 was a fouryear starter at free safety, Bates was a second team GTE Academic All-America ® defensive back as a senior. As a junior, he earned All-ECAC honors when he made 66 tackles. In 1993, he was one of the Tiger team captains and led the Tigers to an 8-2 record and a final national ranking of 24th in the nation. A native of Columbia, Md., he made 74 tackles and intercepted six passes as a senior. He finished his career with 225 tackles and 13 interceptions, second on the Tigers’ all-time list.
The leading scorer in Towson basketball history, Devin Boyd ‘93 was inducted into the Towson Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004. He finished his career with 2,000 points. A four-year starter at guard, the Baltimore native led the Tigers to the best five-year run in school history. In addition to finishing his career as Towson’s all-time scoring leader, he also set a school record with 438 career assists. He was the key player on the Tigers’ back-to-back NCAA Tournament teams in 1990 and 1991. In his five years of association with the Tiger basketball program, he helped Towson compile a 91-56 record and earn two trips to the NCAA Tournament. He is one of the greatest offensive linemen ever to play for the Tigers. A native of Union Bridge, Md., he earned All-American honors as a junior and senior. A two-time All-ECAC Division II first team selection, he was an honorable mention All-American selection as a junior in 1983.In his senior season, he was named first team All-American by Kodak. A starter in 36 games, Brooks was a key member of three of the best teams in Towson football history. In 1983, he started for a nationally ranked Tiger team that posted a 10-1 record in the regular season and made Towson’s first appearance in the NCAA Division II playoffs.
One of the top defensive players ever to play for the Tigers, Lance Johnson ‘93 was inducted into the Tiger Hall of Fame in 2003. Johnson was a four-year starter at sweeper. A team co-captain as a junior and a senior, the Mount Laurel, N.J., native was a key performer for Towson’s three consecutive East Coach Conference championship teams. In 1989, he was the Tigers’ Freshman of the Year after he started all 19 games and led Towson to a 12-6-1 record and its first ECC title. As a junior, Johnson fought through an injury-plagued season but helped Towson win its third straight ECC crown. He was also named as the Defensive Most Valuable Player at the East Stroudsburg Tournament. A three-year starter who capped her college career by leading Towson to its only East Coast Conference (ECC) title, Kelly was named first team All-ECC as a senior. Kelly finished her career with 893 points and 783 rebounds. When she graduated, she was the thirdleading scorer and second-leading rebounder in school history, and her .475 career field goal percentage was a school record. The 18 field goals she made in a game against American University as a senior still stand as a Towson record. As a freshman, the 6-1 Kelly appeared in all 24 games, averaging 6.8 points per game with a 6.7 rebounding average. She was honored as the ECC Player of the Week twice and set a Towson record with a .511 field goal percentage.
Kurk Lee Sport: Basketball Graduation Year: 1990 Induction Year: 2000
Chuck
Lightening Sport: Basketball Graduation Year: 1992 Induction Year: 2003
Pat McKinley Sport: Basketball Graduation Year: 1980 Induction Year: 1993
Carl Perkins Sport: Football Graduation Year: 1973 Induction Year: 1991
Rodney Smith Sport: Football Graduation Year: 1990 Induction Year: 2000
An honorable mention All-American and the sixth-leading scorer in Towson men’s basketball history, Lee scored 1,541 points in two seasons as a Tiger. He earned East Coast Conference (ECC) Player of the Year honors, was named first team All-ECC and led the league in scoring and steals both seasons. Lee earned nine ECC Player of the Week honors in his career, averaging 25.4 ppg as a junior and 26.0 ppg as a senior. He was a key member of Towson’s 1990 ECC title and the first Tiger men’s basketball team to reach the NCAA Tournament. Towson drew Oklahoma, and Lee led the Tigers with 30 points in the contest. A two-time first team All-East Coast Conference (ECC) selection, Chuck Lightening was a key member of Towson’s three straight conference championship teams from 1990-92. As a sophomore, he was one of the top reserves on the Tigers’ first ECC championship team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament and played Oklahoma. He averaged 8.5 points per game off the bench and had a .502 field goal percentage. In his junior year, he moved into a starting role and made first team All-ECC. Lightening averaged 16.1 points per game and led the Tigers in rebounding with a 6.3 average. He helped the Tigers win their second straight ECC championship, earning all-tournament honors. Pat McKinley led the Tiger basketball program to the top of the NCAA Division II basketball. By the end of his four-year career, he set all-time records for points scored (1832), rebounds (1421) and blocked shots (229). As a senior, he led the Tigers to a 27-3 mark, the best record in school history. He averaged 16.6 points per game as a senior as well as 12.2 rebounds per game with a .560 field goal percentage as the Tigers finished the season as the number one-ranked team in NCAA Division II. The Baltimore native was a three-time All-Mason-Dixon Conference selection and earned AllAmerican honors from Basketball Weekly. McKinley led the Tigers to the NCAA South Atlantic regional championship before the team lost to Sacred Heart in the national quarterfinals. A four-year standout at linebacker for the Tiger football team from 1969-72, Carl Perkins was a first team All Mason-Dixon Conference selection in 1970 and 1971. One of the team’s tri-captains in 1972, he was also named first team all-state as a sophomore and junior. In addition he was an honorable mention all-state and all-conference pick. After graduating from Towson, he served as a Tiger assistant football coach under Phil Albert for five years. He is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and McDaniel College and is an education consultant for charter schools in Anne Arundel as well as Prince George counties.
One of the finest defensive players ever to wear a Towson uniform, Smith earned All-America honors as a junior and senior. A Tiger senior co-captain, he was a freshman starter for the Tigers’ 1986 team that earned a berth in the NCAA Division II playoffs. He finished his career with 276 tackles. He also had 30.5 quarterback sacks in his career, the third-highest mark in school history when he graduated. He was also named as the Tigers’ Defensive Player of the Year twice and was the Linesman of the Year as a freshman. He participated in the 1990 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Played in the Arena Football League for the Washington Commandos and Albany (NY) Firebirds from 1990-1997.
