Benedict College Athletics

Albert Mack was one of the best athletes that the city of Savannah, Georgia has ever produced.  He was a member of both a state championship football and track and field team.  He was also captain of the high school basketball team. He led a group of six athletes who were recruited to Benedict College.  Four of those athletes have been inducted into the Benedict College Hall of Fame (Herbert Shell, James Carter, Joseph Coffee and Ben Wesley).  Al Mack was a Block B recipient in each of his four years in football and track and field. He graduated with a double major in math and chemistry and was a Dean's List student for the duration of his career at Benedict College. His play as a tight end in football and his overall athletic ability earned him several honors and an invitation to the Dallas Cowboys football training camp at Thousand Oaks, Calif. Albert Mack was a tremendous track and field athlete, running races from the 800 meter down.  He was a winner in the 800 meter run and anchored both the 400 and 800 meter relays. He played a pivotal role in the resurgence of and the winning renaissance of track and field at Benedict College. Albert Mack was destined for great things before an accident claimed his life.  He was a team player and valued his stay at Benedict as the highlight of his academic and athletic life.  He was a friend to all and would do anything to help you.  He is sincerely missed by his teammates, and his contributions will live on in the annals of Benedict College academics and athletics.