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Lee Roy Selmon's tale combines football scholarships for his parents and a commitment in the local community. The first time, he was raised by Lucious Semon and his wife Jessie. They lived on a farm near Eufala in Oklahoma as the eldest of the nine children they had. The Selmons were also among the three siblings that represented Oklahoma on the field of football. All three made All-America. In 1973, Lee Roy and Lucious Jr. Dewey were the players for one season. Lee Roy is the winner of both Outland Awards as well as Lombardi Awards. He was the top lineman for all of the nation. He won two championships and 32-1-1 in his three seasons as Oklahoma's starter. The third scholarship was awarded to him. He was a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete in 1975. Selmon earned his degree in education. Lee Roy dedicated ten volunteer hours per week during the college. Following college, he relocated in Tampa and played nine seasons with the Buccaneers. He was an All-Pro three times. Then he started his professional career. The first position he held was a Account Relations Officer with First Florida Bank, Tampa. He has worked on the Special Olympics Easter Seals Baptist Church Ronald McDonald House United Negro College Fund South Florida Institute Black Life Hall of Fame Bowl Committee. It was the Junior Chamber of Commerce honored Lee Roy in 1982 for being one of the top 10 youths from the United States. Lee Roy was 6'2" tall and weighed 265 pounds during his time playing college football. He was a captain in 1975. led the squad. In 1993 he joined his current position at University of South Florida as associate director of athletics. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988, and the GTE Academic All-America Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995. The Selmons' parents Lucious as well as Mary Selmon, Jr. were awarded the Distinguished American Award in 1989 from the Oklahoma City Chapter National Football Foundation. Henry Bellmon the Governor of Oklahoma made the presentation.