Morgan State graduate Raymond Chester goes into Black College Football Hall of Fame

Black College Football Hall of Fame 

BALTIMORE, Maryland -- The Black College Football Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2018 on Saturday, including former Baltimore Colts tight end and Morgan State graduate Raymond Chester. The Cambridge native was part of a class of seven inductees for the BCFHOF's ninth class that was inducted during a ceremony at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

The Class of 2018 also included Harold Carmichael (Southern), Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson (Langston), Leo "Lincoln Locomotive" Lewis (Lincoln), Greg Lloyd (Fort Valley State), Everson Walls (Grambling State) and coach Bill Hayes (Winston-Salem State and North Carolina A&T).

"This class represents three Super Bowl rings, 18 Pro Bowl selections and several Black College Football championships," said BCFHOF co-founder and 2011 inductee Doug Williams. "Take a look at what they've done off the field as well, and each has earned this incredible honor." The inductees will also be recognized at the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta on Dec. 16.

Chester was a member of Morgan State's 1968 undefeated team, scoring the Bears' only touchdown in their historic victory over Grambling at Yankee Stadium. He was also a member of the 1970 College All-Star team and was selected by the Oakland Raiders with the 24th overall pick in the 1970 NFL Draft.

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