Friends of Basketball

Forrest “Blackie” Black

Year Inducted: 1993

Category: Friends of Basketball

Schools / Organizations:

Princeton High School

Biography:

Forrest Black saw more athletic events at Princeton High School than anybody else in the 50 years preceding his induction.  During basketball he was a fixture in the 3rd row behind the scorer’s bench.  “Blackie” as he was affenctionately called, did not criticize a player, tean or coach.  He followed both the boys’ and girls’ teams.  Forrest was given a “Gold Pass” by the Logan Junior High School administration in respect for his loyalty to Logan basketball.  Anyone who played basketball during those years in Princeton knew “Blackie”.  Every school needs someone like Forrest Black.