SAN DIEGO — When the San Diego Hall of Champions inducts Lincoln Kennedy on Tuesday, Feb. 15, into the ranks of its Hall of Fame, , Grossmont College can claim a small portion of the credit for the All-Pro, All-American career of the eight-seasons Oakland Raider. Or, then again, you might say the college provided a big part contributing to his success.
As a student at Morse High School, Kennedy stood 6 foot 6, weighed 330 pounds, and wore size 17 cleats, according to an article by Chris Jenkins that ran in Friday’s San Diego Union-Tribune. Kennedy’s head was so big that a helmet couldn’t be found to protect him–until an extra- extra-large one was found at Grossmont College. His head safety at last provided, Lincoln Kennedy, a gentle giant, played well at Morse High School and went on to college in Washington and to a pro career. Here’s a link to Jenkins’ story in the Union-Tribune.
