NC A&T dedicates sports medicine room
to longime trainer
September 8, 2005
GREENSBORO, N.C., – A host of school
administrators, faculty, staff, and Aggie family attended the
dedication of the Thomas “Mr. B” Sports Medicine
Room, which was named after longtime athletic trainer Thomas “Mr.
B” Bynum in a ceremony at Corbett Sports Center.
“In light of the growth that the University has experienced
recently, we must recognize the contributions of those who
have meant so much for such a long period of time,” said
Chancellor James C. Renick, who gave opening remarks at the
event. “[Bynum] is responsible for some of the benefits
that the athletics department enjoys.”
“I’m delighted that ‘Mr. B’ is receiving
this honor,” said Athletics Director DeLores Todd. “Many
of us feel that he has deserved it for many years. Bynum is
highly respected not only by his peers, but in the community
as well. He loved N.C. A&T and dedicated his life to the
growth of student-athletes.”
Legendary A&T men’s basketball coach Don Corbett
gave remarks at the occasion. “Mr. B never had a door
closed in the 25 years that I worked with him. He endured several
eras in N.C. A&T sports history. He touched many lives,
even those who are here on staff now.
“He would get here at 5 a.m., and wouldn’t leave
until 10 p.m. He took care of 14 sports by himself. He was
a dedicated man”
Bynum has received national recognition for his 30-year career
as athletic trainer, which began in 1969. He has toured with
several United States amateur teams in various countries, including
Europe and China. He also served as a trainer for the 1984
Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
“I’ve always said this, but I’m just happy
to be here, said Bynum. “N.C. A&T gave me a chance,
and later, a second chance when no one else did. There is a “can
do” spirit here, and the training I received here was
insurmountable. I thank all of those who supported me through
the years and the student-athletes, for they gave me inspiration.”
The room, which is located on the basement floor of the gymnasium,
has been in use since the building opened in 1981. It now dawns
a plaque that reads Thomas “Mr. B” Bynum. Thanks
in part to Bynum’s hard work and love for making sure
N.C. A&T’s student-athletes and his student trainers
excelled, N.C. A&T now has three trainers on staff and
two training rooms on staff – one at the Bryan Fitness
and Wellness Center and the newly named Thomas “Mr. B” Bynum
Sports Medicine Room.
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