'Crump' set for induction in N.C. Sports Hall
From ECU Media Relations
GREENVILLE — Carlester Crumpler, Sr., considered to be one of the best
running backs ever at East Carolina, has been chosen to be part of the 2002
induction class for the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
The induction ceremony will be held May 15 in Raleigh.
Joining Crumpler in the induction class will be Dominique Wilkins, Terry
Holland, Tony Cloninger, Joe Ferebee, Jerry Steele and Doug Wilkerson.
Crumpler, who currently serves as an academic advisor in the ECU
Department of Athletics and as football analyst on the Pirate Sports
Network, was a star running back at Wilson Fike High School.
At ECU, he set seven rushing records, including 2,889 career yards, 37
career touchdowns, and 1,309 yards rushing in 1972. He was honorable mention
All-America in 1972 and 1973 and was voted Southern Conference Athlete of
the Year in 1972.
Crumpler went on to play for the NFL`s Buffalo Bills.
Established in 1963, the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame has 201
members which are featured in a display at the N.C. Museum of History in
Raleigh.
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