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Feb 125 min read
Basil Shabazz & The Bill Carr Museum
On April 26, 2025, Basil Shabazz was one of the six initial inductees and All-Time Greats chosen by the Bill Carr Museum & Jefferson...
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Jan 225 min read
The Legacy of the Undefeated Bill Carr: The Bill Carr Museum
Bill Carr, a two time Olympic gold medalist from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, never lost a single race during his collegiate and Olympic career.
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Jan 154 min read
Torii Hunter: Pine Bluff Baseball Legend
During his nineteen-year career, Pine Bluff native Torii Hunter was considered one of Major League Baseball’s biggest stars. His 353...
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Jan 84 min read
The Incomparable “Man of Steal” Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson, known affectionately as the “Man of Steal” was the greatest leadoff hitter and base stealer in Major League Baseball...
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Jan 13 min read
The Bill Carr Museum and Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame
In the spring of 2025, the Bill Carr Museum and Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame will officially open, honoring the greatest athletes...
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Aug 7, 20244 min read
Cult Classic Film Brian’s Song & Pine Bluff Native Harold E. Wooley
Pine Bluff native Harold E. Wooley, worked tirelessly for over 20 years on a number of popular television movies, animated series, and...
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Nov 29, 20232 min read
Pine Bluff High School’s Winning Football Legacy
The Pine Bluff High School Fighting Zebras boast one of the richest history of high school football state championship wins in Arkansas...
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Aug 9, 20232 min read
Juliet Jackson: Pine Bluff Basketball Phenom
Pine Bluff native Juliet Jackson is arguably the most decorated women’s athlete in Pine Bluff High and University of Arkansas history....
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Apr 12, 20233 min read
Muhammad Ali’s Visit to Pine Bluff
Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali visited Pine Bluff in 1990, serving as the Honorary Grand Marshall of the University of...
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Mar 29, 20232 min read
Southeast Arkansas College Joins the National Junior College Athletic Association
Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) has been officially accepted into the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). This fall...
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Feb 15, 20233 min read
Willie Roaf
Willie Roaf is a former professional football player who played for nine seasons with the New Orleans Saints and four seasons with the...
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Feb 1, 20232 min read
Monte Coleman
Monte Coleman is a former professional football player who played for sixteen seasons with the Washington Redskins. He also led the UAPB...
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Jan 11, 20234 min read
Don Hutson
During his 11-year career with the Green Bay Packers, Donald Hutson revolutionized the NFL. He was one of the first players to use pass...
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Oct 4, 20223 min read
UAPB Tennis Legend Carnis Poindexter
UAPB Tennis legend Carnis Poindexter exemplified the meaning of paying it forward, mentoring countless young adults and sending more than...
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Jul 26, 20223 min read
The Undefeated Bill Carr
Bill Carr, a two time Olympic gold medalist from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, never lost a single race during his collegiate and Olympic career....
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May 11, 20224 min read
Basil Shabazz: The Measure of Greatness
Basil Shabazz, a Pine Bluff athletic phenom and all-around athlete, has served as a standard for greatness, first as athlete and now as a...
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Jul 14, 20213 min read
Torii Hunter: Baseball All-Star
During his nineteen-year career, Pine Bluff native Torii Hunter was considered one of major league baseball’s biggest stars.
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Feb 24, 20213 min read
Meet "One Arm" Boid Buie
Boid Buie, the only one-armed star in professional basketball history, had athletic prowess and determination.
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Oct 7, 20203 min read
Meet Olympian Bill Carr
Powerful things often come in small packages. Case in point: Olympian William (“Bill”) Arthur Carr.
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Jul 22, 20202 min read
Remembering Taylor Field
Located at 1201 East 16th Street at Florida Street, Taylor Memorial Field turns 80 this year.
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