Hall of Fame

Eugene E. Simmons

  • Class
  • Induction
    1999
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball , Administration, Men's Track & Field
  • Alcorn State

Key facts about him:

  • He served as a coach (basketball and track) and later as an athletic director at Alcorn State.
  • Simmons played a major role in developing the university’s athletic programs during the mid-20th century.
  • He mentored and influenced other coaches, including Marino Casem, who went on to become a legendary football coach.
  • In recognition of his contributions, he was inducted into the Alcorn State University Sports Hall of Fame in 1996.
  • Inducted into the Southerwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Hall of Fame in 1999.

Legacy:

  • The E. E. Simmons Gymnasium on campus is named in his honor, reflecting his lasting impact on Alcorn athletics.
  • He is remembered as a foundational figure who helped shape Alcorn State’s athletic tradition, particularly within the SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference).