Willie Washington's Legacy at Benedict | Columbia News

Benedict College mourns the loss of Athletic Director Willie Washington, a visionary leader whose 35-year legacy transformed Tiger Athletics from the inside out. Arriving in 1988 as head men’s basketball coach, he rose to AD and spearheaded the football program’s return, built Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, and led the Tigers to 50 SIAC titles and 10 Commissioner’s Cups. Honored with inductions into both Benedict and SIAC Halls of Fame, his impact endures through the SIAC’s Willie Washington Athletic Director of the Year Award — a lasting tribute to a titan of collegiate sports. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c8203544adcce99