FAMU softball standout Amber Alford is slated for induction into the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference's (MEAC) Sports Hall of Fame.Alford, a star pitcher, guided the FAMU Lady Rattler softball team to three straight MEAC titles from 1997-1999. She was named MEAC Rookie of the Year in 1997 and followed with MEAC Player of the Year accolades in 1998. Alford concluded her collegiate career with a 75-47 record and a 2.19 ERA while striking out 487 batters. Alford is atop the FAMU softball history books with 43 out of 49 complete games pitched in 1998. She also earned All-American honors and MEAC Tournament Outstanding Performer accolades twice during her career.
Head softball Coach Veronica Wiggins is elated about the induction. "I was ecstatic when I got the call last night. It's overwhelming seeing kids that come to you and they grow into maturity over the time you are associated with them. She graduated in 2000 and she should get recognition for actually putting FAMU softball on the map. The MEAC's level of overall play can be attributed to what she and her teammates brought to the table."
The Hall of Fame class will be honored on March 9th in Winston-Salem, N.C. during the 2012 MEAC Basketball Tournament.