our Inductees
William "Junior" Gunnell
Coach
Tony Lucas
Player
Kenneth E. Clark
Player
The idea of GCBLA was initially discussed during a conversation between Skip Young, current President, and his friend, John “Pineapple” Lewis, who thought it necessary to record the history of basketball legends from Franklin and surrounding counties in Central Ohio. Skip shared this idea with Dr. John Howard Jr., and Dr. Wallace Chandler, who had a similar idea some years prior, and thus they founded GCBLA, to honor Louis and other legendary players, coaches, teams, media personalities, and others who influenced the sport of basketball in Central Ohio. GCBLA wants to be responsible for telling their own story and assisting younger generation athletes in their academic and athletic pursuits.
Sergeant-At-Arms
Keith Neal
Player
Edward "Skip" Young
Player,
Co-Founder
Dr. Wallace Chandler, Co-Founder
Long before his blood, sweat and tears were sacrificed in his quest for academic excellence and before the degrees were stockpiled, Wallace Chandler grew up in “Flytown” a rugged and unforgiving section of Columbus located a little south and east of the Ohio State campus. Read more....
Sen. Hearcel F. Craig
Leadership
WOMEN BASKETBALL
Mike Jackson
Media
Gayle Saunders
Corporate Public Relations
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Brittany Hunter
Player
The GCBLA Commemorative Watch fundraisers has been extended! Contact Kenney Clark for Read More...
Secretary
Since 2013, the Greater Columbus Basketball Legend Association has inducted coaches, players, teams, media, and other individuals, All of the Inductees are celebrated for their outstanding achievements and accomplishments. Click here to learn more about our GCBLA Eligibility Process for inducting members.
To view our Inductees individually, visit our Inductees Page.
GCBLA President, Edward "Skip" Young
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GCBLA 2019 Inductees
Johnny Clark
Skills Coach
Mike Stumpf
Player
Van Gregg
Player
GCBLA OFFICERS
Don Sellers
Coach
Joe Toone
Official
GCBLA has achieved tremendous success within a brief period of time, due to the effort and focus of our Executive Committee and supporters.
We are actively soliciting new membership to enhance our brand and move GCBLA to the next level of “REMEMBERING OUR LEGENDS”
Edward "Skip" Young
Terry Guice
Official
Alfonso "Al" Washington
Player
Edward “Skip” Young, Co-Founder/President GCBLA
Skip graduated from Linden McKinley HS in 1967, whereas team co-captain, with Jim Cleamons, he lead the Panthers to their first OHSAA State Championship, and named tournament MVP, 1st team All-State, and All-American. Read more....
On occasion we refer to them as Hero’s and Heroines, for their outstanding achievements. The Fictional Superheroes, like Superman, and Wonder woman have nothing on the Dynamic Duo, of Otto and Joyce Beatty from Columbus, Ohio.
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GCBLA 2017 HALL OF FAME
Greater Columbus Basketball Legend Association
Wil Haywood
Author
Reggie Lee - former Head Coach of girls basketball at Brookhaven High School will serve as Greater Columbus Basketball Legend Association's consultant of Women's Basketball. READ MORE...
John Howard
Player,
Co-Founder
William "CY" Bulter
Coach
S. Yolanda Robinson
Media/Marketing
Dr. John Howard, Jr., Co-Founder
High School All-state and All-American Athlete in Basketball – State of Ohio
Most Valuable Freshman Basketball Player – University of Cincinnati (1963)
Most Valuable Basketball Player – University of Cincinnati (1968) (1,000 pt, score)
Scott Weakley
Player
Tomeka Brown
Player
Archivist/Historian
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