Pettis Norman

Football
Inducted: 2024

Native of Georgia, grew up in Charlotte (NC)
Started four seasons at Johnson C. Smith University, earning All-CIAA and Currier All-American honors as a senior
The top male and female student athletes at his alma mater now receive the Pettis Norman Award
Played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1962-1970 and the San Diego Chargers from 1971-73 (co-captain in 1972)
Regarded as one of the league’s top blocking tight ends, starting 122 of his 162 career games and finishing with 183 receptions for 2,492 yards and 15 touchdowns