http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com News from The Eddie G Robinson Museum en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 17:41:02 CDT Sun, 19 May 2013 17:41:02 CDT http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com Donnie Bell Design info@friendsofeddierobinson.com (webmaster) info@friendsofeddierobinson.com (webmaster) http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=77 The area parish schools really showed up to visit us here at the Museum. The 2013 school field trip season was a sucess. Once again - Monroe City Schools was number one! We appreciate your continued loyalty. See you next year! If not before... Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=77 http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=76 Congratulations graduates! You worked hard to be able to walk across that stage. But don't forget about the beautiful museum that is a special part of the Grambling campus. Even though we are located on the campus of Grambling State University, this no fee state museum receives no financial support from the University. Please consider putting us on your donor list. We do need your help. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=76 http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=75 "Here's to You Mrs. Robinson". The May 2, 2013 birthday party here at the Museum was "big fun"! Over 125 people and students turned out to celebrate the 94th birthday of Mrs. Doris Robinson, wife of Coach Rob. Guest enjoyed birthday cake and just being in her humble presense. Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=75 http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=73 Ralph "Road Runner" Garr, former Grambling State and Major League Baseball great will be inducted into the 2013 Baseball Hall of Fame. As a senior, Garr's .582 batting average led the nation and he was named an NAIA first team All-American. His 408 batted in number is very special to us. (Coach Rob's 408 wins makes him the winningest coach in D-1 history). Mr. Garr's major league career included the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago White Sox, and the California Angels. He was the National League Batting Champion in 1974 and a N.L. All-Star in 1974. You will find Ralph Garr's Legends plaque on the Legends wall in the museum. Congratulations Ralph Garr! Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=73 http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=72 Grambling basketball Legend Bob Hopkins has been named to the 2013 Hall of Fame induction class. Mr. Hopkins averaged 30 points and 17 rebounds a game from 1953-1956. He was a NAIA All-American under our own Coach Robinson. Yes, Coach Robinson the basketball coach at the time. Not only is Bob Hopkins GSU's all time leading scorer and rebounder, but he was the first 1000 point scorer in NCAA history. See Bob Hopkins Grambling Legends plaque on the Legends wall in the museum. Congratulations Bob Hopkins! Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=72 http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=71 The GSU chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants will host its annual banquet here at the museum in the Doris Robinson Banquet Hall on Thursday, April 11, 2013. We are expecting a full house for this student event. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=71 http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=70 We love a party! After celebrating Coach Robinson's February 13th birthday all February long, it's time to celebrate again. Mrs. Doris Robinson, the "First Lady of Football" will have her day in May. Of course we'll have a party! Stay tuned... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=70 http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=69 Grambling State University's own pro-football Hall of Famer, Charlie Joiner, Jr. retired after 44 years as a player and coach in the NFL. Mr. Joiner played for the San Diego Chargers from 1976 - 1986, and was their wide receivers coach until his retirement. He also played for the Houston Oilers and the Cincinnati Bengals. Now he will have more time to come and visit the Museum. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=69 http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=68 Paula Williams Madison, CEO of the WNBA Los Angeles Sparks visited the Museum and attended a luncheon hosted by GSU President, Frank G. Pogue. Ms. Madison was on campus to speak with the students of the GSU Mass Communication's Dept. The L.A. Sparks is owned by Williams Group Holdings. Pictured with Ms. Williams is Ron Meyer, COO of NBC Universal. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=68 http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=67 The Hollywood "mover & shaker" Ron Meyer, Chief Operating Officer of NBC Universal, visited the Museum recently. Mr. Meyer was on the campus of Grambling State to talk with the students of the mass communication and film works department. Joining Mr. Meyer was Paula Williams-Madison, CEO of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, who had previouly visited the university. GSU President, Frank G. Pogue hosted a luncheon for the two guests in the Doris Robinson Banquet Hall of the museum. Mr. Meyer is pictured touring the museum with Jon Moss, Museum Manager. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.friendsofeddierobinson.com/pages/news.php?id=67