PVILCA HALL OF HONOR · CLASS OF 2016
Calvin Vinson
- Award
- PVIL-UIL Bridging the Gap - Football
- PVILCA Inductee Class
- 2016
Calvin Vinson was a standout football player during the transitional period from PVIL to UIL integration. His athletic abilities and competitive spirit made him one of the top players of his era.
As a football player, Calvin demonstrated the talent and determination that characterized the generation of African American athletes who helped bridge the gap between segregated and integrated athletics in Texas.
His achievements on the football field helped pave the way for future generations of African American athletes in Texas.
The PVILCA is proud to honor Calvin Vinson with the PVIL-UIL Bridging the Gap Award for Football.