RESOLUTION NO. __________, SERIES 2015
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A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. SAMUEL "SAMMY" MOORE.
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Sponsored By: COUNCILWOMAN JESSICA GREEN
WHEREAS, Mr. Samuel "Sammy" Moore is an accomplished basketball player, teacher, mentor, public servant, and community leader in Louisville.
WHEREAS, Mr. Moore's high school basketball accomplishments include leading the Central High School to three State Championships (1950, 1951, 1952); leading Central High School to Negro National Championship (1952); leading State in scoring (1951-52), with 24 points per game, 38-3 win/lost record; named All-District, All-Region and All-State for all three years; selected the Most Valuable Player in KHSAL State Tournament for two years and in the first state integrated basketball games between Central and Flaget and St. Xavier.
WHEREAS, Mr. Moore continued his love of basketball in college at Tennessee State University (TSU) where he received a B.A. degree and lettered all 4 years (1953-56). While at TSU, his team won N.A.I.A. National Title (first minority team).
WHEREAS, upon graduation from college, Mr. Moore starred for the professional basketball teams Harlem Globetrotters and Harlem Magicians. He was the first Central High School Player to have his jersey retired.
WHEREAS, Mr. Moore loved being a mentor and role model for children in Louisville so he continued his career as a Jefferson County Board of Education School Teacher and a Metro Parks Supervisor. Mr. Moore coached basketball at Lincoln Institute, Manly Jr. High School, and Noe Middle School and was a teacher for 45 years, including 33 years as P.E. Teacher. Mr. Moore retired in 2007. His career with Metro Parks is as a Recreation Supervisor at Southwick Community Center, where he has been for 45+ years.
WHEREAS, Mr. Samuel "Sammy" Moore's awards include AAU Hall of Fame; Central High School Hall of Fame; Kentucky Black Sports Hall of Fame; Kentucky H...
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