Track Phi Track

Albany State University Athletics

Track Phi Track

History
Founded in 1854, Lincoln University is the oldest college in the United States to have its original purpose for the higher education of youth of African descent. Lincoln was established under the auspices of the Presbytery of New Castle in 1853, as an institution to be called Ashmun Institute, for the scientific, classical, and theological education of young black males. On April 29, 1854, the new college received its charter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In the 1980's hazing was very overwhelming in all areas of historically black colleges. In some cases, it put athletics on the back seat. At Lincoln University, it was no exception. Athletes wanted to pledge while still being able to participate in their particular sport, which created some conflict. We did not want our runners to pledge however; some did. A runner by the name of Will Darby asked if it was possible to have our own organization and name it "TRACK PHI TRACK". It was given some consideration by head coach Cyrus D. Jones, and TRACK PHI TRACK was started in 1979.

Fall October 27, 2013
Main@TRACKtion
Lanequa Borders- "Shellshock"
Tabareyon Jones- "Ironman"
Mario Barker- "Impulse"
Untayous Benson- "High Octane"