Rickey Myles was one of the most versatile athletes on the Jackson State Flying Tigers track and field team from 1974 to 1978.
In the 1970s and 80s, the Jackson State University track and field team posted incredible results on a state, regional and national level, and had some of the most outstanding athletes in the nation. Ricky Myles was one of those outstanding athletes.
On Oct. 4, he will be among 13 inducted in the JSU Sports Hall of Fame.
Myles was a four-year letter winner at JSU. He was also a four-year, All-SWAC performer and a six-time NAIA All-American. As a freshman, he finished third in the 600 yard run at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field regional in Detroit.
As a senior, he had become a national champion, winning the 600 yard run at the NAIA championships. He also was a member of the 4 x 400 meter relay team which won the 1977-78 NAIA National championship.
By the time his collegiate career was over, Myles was a highly decorated member of the JSU track and field team. After leaving JSU, Myles worked at the Bank of Zion, Citi Financial Services (Corporate Division) and Lake Forest High School as a custodial and security supervisor. He was at LFHS for 29 years. He also has participated in Partner for Progress (which assists mentally challenged children).
Myles is married to Lori Marie and has four children, Rickey, Ryan, Bronson and Heather Marie. In his spare time, Myles likes to play golf and go bowling and fishing. He also enjoys touring the country on his Harley-Davidson and inspiring young people to pursue the commitment to excellence.
The 2013 JSU Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for 7 p.m. Friday Oct. 4 in the JSU Student Center Ballroom. Tickets are $50 and tables are $500. For more information contact Eric Stringfellow, 601-979-2272.