Photo: Marcellus "Boo" Williams standing at site during the skeleton phase of construction at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, VA.Marcellus "Boo" Williams, 48, a Hampton native who played college basketball at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia and professional basketball in Europe, is a longtime advocate for youth sports. He currently is the AAU chairman of boys basketball.
Williams started his summer basketball program in 1982, patterning it in part after the Sonny Hill League in Philadelphia, which he observed while in college. He pulled together the Sportsplex in a partnership with local investors and in conjunction with the city of Hampton. The venue will be the largest sports complex between Washington, D.C., and Greensboro, N.C., Sportsplex officials say.
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Boo Williams is an amazing individual that has built a $1 million annual economic engine for the Hampton Roads region. The world needs many more Boo Williams that do not mind being committed to improving life for our youth.
Great job, Boo!
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