Time for another blast from the past! This time we are taking you to Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan to show you what Black greek life looked like for members of Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta in the 1970s.

Check out the photos below and share this with someone who was a member of a Black fraternity or sorority or a Black college student in the midwest in the late 1970s. These photos were taken around 1978, they might know someone in the photos!

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Did you know that former All Pro and arguably the “best receiver of all time”, Jerry Rice is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.?

Rice attended Mississippi Valley State University from 1981 to 1984 where he became a standout receiver and acquired the nickname “World”, because there wasn’t a ball in the world he couldn’t catch. While he was killing it on the gridiron, he also pledged Phi Beta Sigma. We have found pictures of him from his undergrad Sigma days as well as an interview where he opens up about being a young Sigma.

In 2010, Rice sat down for an interview about the NFL, the Hall of Fame and his fraternity.

During the interview, Jerry is asked to talk about his undergrad greek days by the interviewer who is an Alpha.

“As an Ice Cold brother of Alpha Phi Alpha but I gotta mess with you man,” the interviewer states. “It’s all right man, we used to go after each other,” Jerry replied. “Its funny because those collegiate days, man, you never forget about that. You know, the people that you meet.”

Skip to the 3:12 mark in the video below to listen to the audio from the interview and make sure to check out our gallery below of photos of Jerry repping Phi Beta Sigma as an undergrad.

Click on the arrows below to see pictures of Rice as a young Sigma at Mississippi Valley State.

Photo Cred: BluePhi.net

The following is the press release issued by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. on Aug. 1, 2017 / PRNewswire / Photos were added by WatchTheYard.com from Micheal Cristal’s Instagram page.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (PBS) announced today that Micheal Cristal was elected International President of the 103 years old community service organization. Effective immediately, Mr. Cristal will become PBS’s 35^th International President. In this role, Mr. Cristal will lead the organization’s 2017-2019 General Board and provide leadership on PBS business strategies, headquarters operations, investments in the membership, branding opportunities and organization decisions.

“I am honored to serve as Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 35^th International President,” said Mr. Cristal, Vice President of Merchandising, Kroger Corporation. “I believe in the power of our brotherhood, our brands, our values and our commitment to serve the communities where our chapters exist, he added. “Phi Beta Sigma is transforming to be a faster-growing, more intentional brotherhood of conscious men. I am committed to the strategies we will employ, and look forward to leading the talented cadre of General Board members and our headquarters staff to drive growth, engage our sponsors, foster our Sigma Beta Clubs activities and create value to our brotherhood and the communities we serve,” he emphasized.

Cristal, who was PBS’ immediate past International First Vice President, delivered four (4) consecutive years of record membership growth, averaging 30% growth over the four years. Cristal is a proven leader who has the experience and track record of delivering results. He has a keen understanding of PBS’ business, external and internal structures, having served in several leadership roles in the organization. He has helped charter many chapters nationally and assisted in growing the Southwestern Region to be one of the largest regions in the fraternity. He was also instrumental in introducing and rolling out PBS’ revised Membership Intake Process.

Making remarks during our Centennial Celebration…what an experience that year! #brotherhoodofconsciousmen #electcristal #cristalclear #phibeta4life

A post shared by Hon. Bro. Micheal Cristal (@electcristal) on Jul 16, 2017 at 9:29pm PDT

Since 2013, Mr. Cristal has worked with the Honorable Jonathan A. Mason, Sr., 34^th International President of PBS, administration to transform the organization. Working closely with Mr. Mason over the last four years on the organization’s strategy to strengthen and focus PBS’ brotherhood, business partnerships and brand portfolio, the organization experienced a transformation.  Cristal is well positioned to continue to lead the most comprehensive transformation in the venerable organization’s recent history. PBS is a more focused and balanced organization of conscious college educated men, who are fathers, husbands, brothers, uncles and community leaders.  Cristal’s leadership team is committed to serving communities globally and creating value for the brotherhood. He plans on strengthening PBS’ brand and headquarters operation, while streamlining the organization’s cost structure to deliver improved results. He is also committed to sharpening PBS’ strategies and lead the execution of the next important phase of building a better Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

From Western plains to Eastern Hills; not even the freezing weather could keep me from attending our MHF. Charles I. Brown Celebration. Truly blessed to pay my respect to his vision and sacrifice for our noble band.No legacy is so rich as honesty. #IAMBK #PBS102 #PBS1914 #CIBphilly #CIBCcelebration

A post shared by Hon. Bro. Micheal Cristal (@electcristal) on Jan 7, 2017 at 3:29pm PST

Check out this video he posted after being elected.

Bro. Cristal addresses the brothers about some of his focus areas as International President. #CristalClear #PhiBeta4Life

A post shared by Hon. Bro. Micheal Cristal (@electcristal) on Jul 21, 2017 at 4:15pm PDT

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