CIAA Hall of Fame Members

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Harvey Heartley, Sr.

  • Class
  • Induction
    2010
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball

Harvey Heartley, a native of Clayton, NC, played four years of varsity basketball at North Carolina Central University (1951-55).  During his tenure at NCCU, he was co-captain of the team in 1953 and 1954.  In addition, he earned All-CIAA honors in 1955 and Third Team All-American honors for the 1954-55 season.  After his impressive athletic career with the Eagles, he was drafted by the Minneapolis Lakers in 1955. 

Harvey began his career as a college athletic administrator at Saint Augustine's College in 1971.  During his tenure as the Athletic Director at SAC, he grew the athletic department from three sports to thirteen sports.  In his early years, he not only served as the athletic director, but he also coached several sports in addition to teaching classes.  As the head men's basketball coach, he racked up 371 wins, including a second place finish in the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament in 1984.  He is a member of the Saint Augustine's College and North Carolina Central University Halls of Fame.