Lincoln University of Missouri Athletics

A six-time All-American, Vickie Boone was one of Lincoln’s top track & athletes from 1981-1985. Boone was an All-American in the long jump in 1983, earned All-American recognition in the long jump again as a junior, and, in 1985, captured four All-American awards. During her senior season, she was the national runner-up in the long jump, and also scored points for LU at the NCAA Division II championships in the 55m, 400m relay and the 1600m relay. 

She was also a two-time MIAA Athlete of the Week in 1985. Following her career at Lincoln, Boone became a successful coach, working at high schools and middle schools throughout Texas. One of her athletes at Jackson Middle School, Jeff Okudah, went on to play in the NFL for the Detroit Lions.