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Central State University Marauder Athletic Department welcomes 1968 Olympic Bronze-medal winner John Carlos to keynote its Hall of Fame Recognition Dinner. The Central State University Athletic Hall of Fame dinner honors and recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the university through their athletic participation.

Five CSU Athletic Alumni will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the dinner - Friday, October 5, 2012 – 5:30 pm, reception / 6:45 pm, dinner.

Kelly Adams '04 - Women's Basketball
Vince Buck - Football
Robert Grayer '64 -Men's Track & Field
Clarence Lane '69 - Men's Basketball
Jeffery Smith '84 – Baseball
Olympic bronze-medal winner, and political activist John Carlos will deliver the keynote address at the Athletic Hall of Fame dinner.  Carlos is a former track and field athlete and professional football player.  He was the bronze-medal winner in the 200 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics, and his Black Power salute on the podium with Tommie Smith caused much political controversy.  John Carlos is the author, with sportswriter Dave Zirin, of The John Carlos Story:  "The Sports Moment That Changed the World" published in 2011.

Central State University Marauder Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner Holiday Inn Dayton Fairborn I-675 Conference Center 2800 Presidential Drive Tickets - $60.00  / $500 per table Proceeds to benefit the Central State University Marauder Athletic Department
Contact: skelley@centralstate.edu - 937–376-6289