Tennessee State University, American, founded 1912 Description Tennessee State University pennant with a blue background with a white border. The left side of the pennant has the universities tiger ...

Barnett became the first Black player named to the NAIA All-American team in 1957, playing at Tennessee A&I State University, which later was renamed Tennessee State.

Dick Barnett led Tennessee State's basketball team to three consecutive NAIA national championships before going on to be an NBA All-Star. Sports newsletter 🏈's best, via 📧 Studio IX 🏀⚽ ...