AL SJR167

Recognizes the dedication of the Willie Scoggins, Jr. Basketball Court at Memorial Park in Birmingham, Alabama

Honors legendary high school basketball coach Willie Scoggins, Jr., who served as Head Coach at Hayes High School from 1964 to 1975 and at Ramsay High School from 1975 to 2001

Acknowledges Coach Scoggins' career record of 861 basketball victories and his nickname "Red Auerbach of the Preps"

Recognizes Coach Scoggins' role as an agent of social change, including his instrumental work in merging black and white athletic associations and his two decades of service on the Board of Control

Directs that a copy of the resolution be delivered as a memento of this special recognition