By Donna Cornelius Most basketball fans would feel right at home in Martin Newton’s house – especially in the pool room. Framed jerseys signed by the Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman fill one wall. Opposite them are jerseys from championship college basketball teams.At one end of the mantel is the basketball presented to Newton’s father, … [Read more...]
Southern Hospitality: From Coach to AD to VP of Advancement, Joe Dean Jr. Keeps Coming Home to BSC
By Emily WilliamsJoe Dean Jr. may not have been born in Birmingham, but home is where the heart is, and his lies with Birmingham-Southern College. The senior vice president of advancement for BSC Athletics is the namesake of his father, National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Famer and former LSU Athletic Director Joe Dean. Born and raised in Baton Rouge while his … [Read more...]