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Bobby Phills

1987-1991  Basketball    From Southern Laboratory School to Southern University, and on to the NBA, Bobby Phills is largely regarded as the best 3-point shooter in Southern University history. As...

1987-1991  Basketball    From Southern Laboratory School to Southern University, and on to the NBA, Bobby Phills is largely regarded as the best 3-point shooter in Southern University history....

  • louisiana
  • sports
  • basketball
  • southern university

A.W. "Ace" Mumford

1936-1961  Football     For 25 years, Arnett "Ace” W. Mumford led Southern University to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans in...

1936-1961  Football     For 25 years, Arnett "Ace” W. Mumford led Southern University to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans...

  • louisiana
  • sports
  • football
  • southern university