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Lee Roy Selmon has a background that is a combination of family scholarships football with volunteer work in the community. First of all, he was brought up by Lucious and Jessie Selmon. They lived on an agricultural property near Eufala located in Oklahoma as one of their nine children. Another reason for his football career was that his father was the only of three brothers to play for Oklahoma. Three brothers were All-America. In 1973, Lee Roy and Lucious Jr. Dewey were the starters for one year. Lee Roy was named the most offensive lineman in the country by Outland as well as Lombardi Awards. In his time as the Oklahoma's quarterback of choice, the Sooners went 32-1-1 and captured two national titles. He was awarded a third scholarship in 1975 and named as an National Football Foundation Student-Athlete. Selmon received a diploma as an educator. Fourth year of the college Lee Roy devoted ten hours per week to volunteer projects. Following graduation Lee Roy moved to Tampa which is where he played for 9 years with Tampa's Buccaneers. There were three times, he was named All-Pro. Lee Roy began his professional career. By 1988 he had become an Account Representative for Tampa's First Florida Bank and worked in these organizations: Special Olympics Easter Seals Baptist Church Ronald McDonald House United Negro College Fund South Florida Institute as a member of the Black Life Hall of Fame Bowl Committee. This is why Lee Roy was honored when the Junior Chamber of Commerce designated Lee Roy as among the top 10 young people in America. Lee Roy stood 6-2 in the height department and weighed 256 lbs in his college days. He was captain of the team in 1975. He was promoted to the assistant director of Athletics at University of South Florida. The College Football Hall of Fame recognized the player as a member in the year 1998. GTE Academic All-America Hall of Fame In 1994. Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995. In 1989, the Oklahoma City Chapter National Football Foundation gave the Distinguished American Award Mr. Lucious Sr. Henry Bellmon was the Oklahoma Governor, who awarded this award.