Lawrence C. Gray, Jr. (Left) and Willie Hector, Jr. (Right)
Here we go.
-We both are named after our Fathers. We are both Juniors.
-We both was born in the South.
I was born in San Antonio, Texas .
Willie was born in New Iberia, La.
-We both were residents of Marin City, Ca.
-We both Graduated from Tamalpais High School in
Mill Valley, Ca.
-We both have Master’s Degrees
My Degree is in Education and Willie’s is in Physical Education.
-We have worked and coached at the same Junior College (CCSF)
As you know about it is a tough road when you are the First of anything. Here is the Real Black History Story.
Willie Hector, Jr. Was the First Black Varsity Head Football Coach in Marin County at Tamalpais High School in 1965.
Lawrence C. Gray, Jr.,Was the First Black Boys Varsity Head Basketball Coach in Marin County at Redwood High in 1980.
Just a little Black History about two Black Men who helped pave the way for some other Black Coaches in Marin County. Just some past history that I thought you wanted to know about the two of us. Remember everybody has a past. Remember also, The Key to the Future is the Knowledge of the Past.