In the modern era of collegiate sports, no player in Southern University history garnered more respect and admiration than NCAA All-American and MLB All Star Rickie Weeks Jr. Once an overlooked yet talented prospect, Weeks came to Southern University and immediately crafted a legendary narrative that led him to become the first and only HBCU player to win the Golden Spikes, the Heisman Trophy of college baseball, in 2003. The Altamonte Springs, Florida, native was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2003 MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers, where his career spanned 15 seasons.