CIAA Hall of Fame Members
As a standout student-athlete at North Carolina Central University, Tate showcased his elite talent in NCAA Division II competitions, earning 1st Place in the Triple Jump in 1963 and the Long Jump in 1965.
Tate's dominance continued to show at the NAIA championships, where he won 1st Place in the Long Jump in both 1964 and 1965, as well as the Triple Jump in 1964. His remarkable performances continued with victories in the CIAA championships, earning 1st Place in the Triple Jump in 1963 and achieving a remarkable triple crown in 1964 by securing 1st Place in the Long Jump, Triple Jump, and the 440-yard Relay.
At the Penn Relays Tate's brilliance showed again, with 1st Place finishes in the Triple Jump in 1963 and a remarkable triple victory in 1964—1st Place in the Long Jump, Triple Jump, 440-yard Relay, and 880-yard Relay. In 1965, he repeated his triumph with 1st Place finishes in the Long Jump, Triple Jump, and 880-yard Relay.
Tate's leadership and commitment were recognized when he served as the Team Captain at the Penn Relays in 1965. His outstanding contributions earned him a well-deserved place in the Penn Relays Wall of Fame in 1994.
Acknowledging his exceptional career, Tate was inducted into the NCCU Hall of Fame in 1984. In 2017, his hometown of Orange, NJ, celebrated his achievements by inducting him into the Orange Hall of Fame. Moreover, his contributions to the community were honored with the Camden County (N.J.) NAACP Visionary Award in 2018 and Camden County (N.J.) Track Club Legacy Award in 2019.