LaDainian Tomlinson has collected plenty of accolades over the years. On Saturday, the former TCU standout and NFL All-Pro running back added another to his list.

Tomlinson joined the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame with 12 other inductees this weekend, celebrating the occasion with a luncheon at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel. By the end of Saturday’s ceremony, Tomlinson and 10 other individuals wore purple coats to mark their latest achievement.

“It’s such a wonderful event to be recognized here at the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame. I have so many of my former teammates here today and family members, it’s such an honor,” Tomlinson said. “This never gets old. I’ve been fortunate to go into a few Hall of Fames now, but just to be recognized like this, it never gets old.”

The Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame honored individuals with various athletic backgrounds through its 2025 class. Joining Tomlinson in the class were Harvey Armstrong (football), Michelle Carter (track and field), Harold Cash (rodeo), Derrick James (boxing trainer, former boxer), Larry Johnson (basketball), Gladys Lee (golf coach), Calvin Murray (baseball), Ken Washington (football) and Greg Williams (track and field coach).

Fritz Pollard, who became the NFL’s first African American head coach in 1921, was posthumously inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame. John Wooten, who entered the organization’s Hall of Fame in 2002, said a few words on Pollard’s behalf.

The 2025 class also included former Dallas Cowboys players Eugene Lockhart Jr. and Super Bowl XXX MVP Larry Brown. Brown, a TCU alumnus, said the induction ceremony was an exciting moment since he was a fan of everyone receiving the recognition.

“To me, it means a lot because these are the people that are closest to you. These are the people that you see in the community. These are the people that your kids played little league with,” Brown said. “It’s just a great honor for the people closest to you to say, ‘Hey, you know what? We want to put this honor upon you.’”

Before the newest inductees were officially presented Saturday, Cynt Marshall was honored as the recipient of the Roland Parrish Legend Award. Marshall retired from her previous role as Dallas Mavericks CEO on Dec. 31, 2024.

When the speeches began, the inductees thanked family members and those who helped them reach this point in their lives. Lee, a longtime golf instructor and LPGA Professional, used her time on stage to emphasize the importance of giving youth and women the opportunity to succeed in sports.

Lockhart was the only 2025 class member with a special presenter. Cowboys icon Drew Pearson, also a Texas Black Sports Hall of Famer, welcomed the former Dallas linebacker up to the stage.

“It’s like my nerves were going all over the place. High, low, a little nervous here and there,” Lockhart said ahead of Saturday’s event. “But it’s an honor, it’s a great honor and I’m so happy. It took a little while to be considered one of the best. When you get to Hall of Fame level, that’s like being one of the best at your position.

“It just lets me know that hard work, dedication and perseverance, it does work.”

Saturday’s ceremony marked the 29th year that former athletes and coaches have been honored by the African American Museum of Dallas and the Parrish Charitable Foundation.

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