University of Minnesota Athletics
Black History Month: Bill McMoore
2/25/2016 12:00:00 AM | Football
In honor of Black History Month, Gopher Athletics is celebrating those who made us great. Throughout February, GopherSports.com will share short interviews with African-American alumni from almost every Gopher program. In these interviews, former student-athletes reflect on their time at the U of M, provide advice to current Gophers and share what Black History Month means to them personally.
Bill McMoore
Sport: Football and Boxing
Years: 1947-1951
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn.
Occupation: Education -- Administration
**Bill turned 90 last month**
What is it you honestly miss most about the University?
I was fortunate to develop long-lasting friendships at the University and camaraderie with alumni, student-athletes, coaches and friends. Among those, one I hold in high regard and who was most important to me was Ray Chisolm, my boxing coach.
If you could give the current student-athletes any piece of advice, what would it be?
Persevere and never quit!!!
Please share your favorite university or athletic event you've attended since you graduated and what made it so special to you?
My election as President of the University of Minnesota's "M" Club was very special to me. To be honored by fellow athletes, friends and colleagues was very humbling and an experience that I will never forget.
What are you grateful for?
The professional opportunities that have come my way since graduating from the U. I'm grateful for my family, and I'm grateful for having the opportunity to mentor and use my Minnesota experiences as teaching tools with the next generation.
What does Black History Month mean to you?
It means I have the responsibility to share my life experiences as a homegrown, Minnesota African-American, particularly as I partake in the lives and activities of Black athletes coming to Minnesota.