Hall of Fame

Peter Boston III

  • Class
  • Induction
    1995
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball
  • Alcorn State
  • College Career at Alcorn State

  • A multi-sport athlete competing in:
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Track & field
  • His versatility across three sports highlights the kind of all-around athlete common in earlier eras of HBCU athletics.
  • ?? Honors

  • Inducted into the Alcorn State University Sports Hall of Fame (1996).
  • Recognized for contributions to multiple sports programs at the university.
  • ?? Career & Legacy

  • Became widely known as “Coach Boston”.
  • Spent decades coaching in Yazoo City, Mississippi, influencing generations of young athletes.
  • Coached several players who went on to professional football careers.
  • Remembered for:
    • Mentorship
    • Community impact
    • Developing youth athletics
  • ?? Additional Involvement

  • Played a role in Alcorn’s athletic alumni organization (A-Club), helping support and promote former athletes.