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Vernon Shelton, Jr.

  • Class
    1970
  • Induction
    2020
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Golf

In 1966, Vernon Shelton, Jr. made history by becoming the first African-American to make the Lincoln men's golf team. The trailblazer never played below the fourth slot, and was LU's captain and number one golfer during his senior season in 1969-70. Shelton was selected to play in the NCAA Championship tournament in 1970, and qualified for the NCAA regional tournament twice.
 
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