Oliver E. Hunter was born the youngest of six children to Mary E. Tolson, in Washington, DC. His mom was his heart and inspiration, influencing him to excel in all his endeavors.
Oliver’s high school track coach, Mike Gallion, WVSU Hall of Famer, played a huge part in influencing him to attend college. He guided him and mentored him throughout high school. Mr. and Mrs. William Caves, alumni of WVSU, also gave him the inspiration to succeed in all areas of his life.
Oliver was accepted to West Virginia State College in 1971 and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. As a freshman, he won the 100 and 220 yard dash and was high point man in the State Championship. In a dual meet between WVSC and Morehead State University, Oliver ran a 9.7 in the 100 yard dash and 20.9 in the 220 yard dash. In that same meet, “State” came from behind in the last race, the mile relay of Hunter, Jones, Gilmer and Crummel and won the meet 74-71.
Oiver said, “My time at West Virginia State was not only great for education, but productive. I enjoyed the school’s faculty and met many good people”.
He was inducted into the Cordozo High School Track Hall of Fame on June 5, 2011. Oliver’s most proud accomplishment is “Just being a good father to all six of my children, who are doing very good in life”. He has been employed by Rosendrof/Evans from 1980 to the present.
