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Douglas Williams, Charles Williams, George Williams, Thorton Willis, Hulon Wilson, Bob Wilson, Howard Wilson, Wilber Wilson, William Wiltshire, Maureen Winston-Salem State, 1967 Men's Basketball Team Woodbury, Tory Wooten-Collier, Barvenia Wylie, Clifton Yancy, Dr. Dorothy Cowser Young, J.W. Young, William Yancey Thigpen Class Induction 2011 Sport(s) Football Yancey Thigpen was named to the All-CIAA Football teams of 1989 and 1990. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 4th round of the 1991 NFL Draft. After being drafted, he spent six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1992-97); breaking and recording several records which are still unbroken today. As a Steeler, he was a Pro Bowl alternate on special teams before emerging as one of the best receivers in the NFL. This two-time Pro Bowl honoree and most sought after free agent wide receiver, signed with the Tennessee Oilers; becoming the highest paid wide receiver in the league. Thigpen spent the next three years with the Oilers, assisting them in reaching the Super Bowl. Yancey Thigpen retired after the 2000 season with 313 career receptions for 5,081 yards and 30 touchdowns. He also rushed for four yards, returned two punts for 30 yards and gained 188 yards on eight kickoff returns.