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| Horace Burton |
Horace was a member of the Parker-Gray High School 1946 basketball “Dream Team” that defeated a high school All Star basketball team from Washington, D.C. In high school, Horace lettered in football, basketball and baseball. After graduating from Shaw University, he continued his athletic career by playing in the Canadian Football League. Although Horace’s early career efforts were modest, over time he worked his way to the top of his profession, while successfully navigating the transitions from segregation to integration. As a professional businessman, he and his sons formed Horace Burton and Sons Subcontractors.
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