Clarence Hall holds several Louisiana College records for excellence in basketball, and he is probably most remembered for his speed and his strength.
Hall was the first black athlete to play basketball at Louisiana College on a full athletic scholarship, and his emergence and success as a student athlete opened the doors for others to participate in athletics at Louisiana College.
At 6'8" and 250 lbs., he was a quick and agile player who led the Wildcats to a 55-49 record against opponents who often were NCAA Division I schools such as the University of Georgia, Murray State, and Western Kentucky.
Hall holds the record for most individual rebounds during a season (360 during the 1974-75 year), the highest rebound percentage during a season (11.6% in 1974-75), season scoring records for the 1973-74 year (450 points) and the 1974-75 year (547 points). Overall, Hall scored 1437 points in his career.
He still holds the single game rebound record of 26 rebounds in a single game, achieved against the University of the South in 1975.
A four year starter, Hall was a strong offensive player around the basket who also possessed excellent running speed. He was known as a team player and was well-liked and respected by fellow players, coaches, and faculty not only for his athletic ability but also for his caring and concern for his fellow man.
He drew considerable attention from professional teams and eventually rejected an offer to play for the Harlem Globetrotters. After leaving Louisiana College, Hall entered the field of law enforcement and is currently employed by the Federal State Correction facility in Texarkana, Texas.
The Wildcat Athletic Association proudly inducted Clarence Hall as a member of the Louisiana College Sports Hall of Fame on February 18, 1994.
