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Lee Roy Selmon's life story blends the merits of family sports scholarship with social service. The first time his parents raised him by Lucious and Jessie Selmon at their Eufala farm. He was the youngest of nine kids. He was also one of three siblings that represented Oklahoma on the field of football. All three made All-America. For 1973 Lee Roy and Lucious Jr. Dewey were the first-teamers for a single season. Lee Roy was named the top offensive lineman in United States by Outland as well as Lombardi. Outland Awards. The three seasons he was the starting line-up Oklahoma recorded a record of 32-1-1 and also won two championships at the national level. The third scholarship was awarded to him. He was a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete in 1975. Selmon is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in the field of education. Lee Roy dedicated ten volunteer times a week in the college. In Tampa, he played for the Buccaneers for nine seasons, and eventually became an all-pro. In addition, he began his career in business. In 1988 he became an account representative for Tampa's First Florida Bank. He was also involved with these associations: Special Olympics Easter Seals Baptist Church Ronald McDonald House United Negro College Fund South Florida Institute Black Life Hall of Fame Bowl Committee. In 1982, the Junior Chamber of Commerce recognized him as one of America's most outstanding young men. While a student Lee Roy was 6-2 and weighted 256 lbs. He played for his school's team in 1975. He became associate director of Athletics at the University of South Florida, in 1993. He was named to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988. The GTE Academic All-America Hall of Fame in 1994, and then the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995. In 1989, the Oklahoma City Chapter of the National Football Foundation in 1989 awarded their Distinguished American Award to his parents Mr. and Mrs.. Lucious Selmon Sr. Henry Bellmon, the governor of Oklahoma presented the award.