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Lathell Grimes, FSDAA Hall of Fame 2023

Lathell Grimes

  • Class
    1964
  • Induction
    2023
  • Sport(s)
    Athletics

Lathell Grimes

Basketball

  • Played Basketball from 1958 through 1964.
  • During his career, he made a total of around 1,700 points.
  • During the 1963 District tournament, he was the tournament’s highest scorer.
  • All-Conference (1960-1964).
  • All-State (1963).
  • All-SESSND (1962, 1963, & 1964).
  • Honorable Mention, Deaf Prep All-American (1963).

Track & Field

  • Participated in Track & Field from 1961-1964, during which time Mr. Henry White was the Coach.
  • Best record in 440-Yd Relay at 45.5 seconds in 1963 prior to Desegregation in 1966.
  • Was on the 1962 Black FSDB Track team that won 2nd place in the 20th Mythical National Deaf Prep Track Meet.
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