Hall of Fame Inductees
Victor Colter competed as a high hurdler on the Lincoln U Track and Field Team from 1987-1990. In the 55m high hurdles event he earned All-American honors in three consecutive seasons (1988-1990) while earning All-American honors in all four of his years in the 110m high hurdles event.
During his sophomore year (1988), Victor was the runner-up at the NCAA Division III Championships in both the 55m high hurdles and the 110m high hurdles, while posting the same time as the winner. His best season as a Lion was in 1989 (Co-Captain) when he won the 55m high hurdles and 110m hurdles events at the NCAA Division III Championships.
Victor is also an active person in his community, and he belongs to several organizations as a way of giving back. He is a Life Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., serves on the Board of Directors for The Clark School in East Orange, NJ, Treasurer of the PTA at the East Orange STEM Academy, Board Member of the East Orange Jr. Jaguars Pop Warner Cheer & Football program, and is a member of the Association of Government Accountants.
Currently, Victor resides in East Orange, NJ with his lovely wife Stacey of 19 years, and their four children, Victor Jr, Nigel, Miles and Milan, and one grandchild, Sariyah. After graduating from Lincoln U in 1991, Victor accepted an Accountant position with the Department of Veterans Affairs where he is the current Supervisory Accountant.
In accepting this Great Honor, I would like to Thank God, my parents (Lillie and the late Clemon Colter), my siblings (Berta, Jake, Lou, Anthony, Clem III & Tim), and other family member, all of my coaches, teammates and friends. All of you have played a valuable part in my life, and I will be forever grateful to all of you…
