Walter Reed (Jackson State)
- Full name: Walter Lee “Toomsuba” Reed
- Born: September 30, 1933 (Mississippi)
- Roles: Former player, coach, educator, and athletic administrator
College Career
- Attended Jackson State in the early 1950s
- Played football (fullback) and also competed in track & field
Coaching & Administration
- Returned to Jackson State as:
- Assistant football coach
- Head baseball coach
- Later became Athletic Director at Jackson State (late 1970s–1980s)
- Also served as Athletic Director at Florida A&M University
Achievements
- Helped elevate Jackson State athletics across multiple sports
- Never ran a deficit program as an athletic director
- Inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame (1999)
- Honored by the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame
Legacy
Dr. Reed is considered a major figure in HBCU athletics, not just for coaching but for leadership at the administrative level—helping programs grow, compete nationally, and gain recognition.