Hall of Fame
Arriving at Cumberland from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Alvin Wadley immediately began making his mark in the track program. During his remarkable career at Cumberland he set records in the 50, 60, and 100 yard dash. He also set Cumberland records for the 00 meter run, 4x100 relay, and the Spring Melody Relay. Additionally, in 1978 Wadley set the world record for the 60 meter run at 6.5 seconds. Wadley was honored as a 3 time NAIA All-American in indoor and outdoor track. He has beaten great sprinters such as Mike Tyson of West Virginia State, Darryl Wilson of Tennessee, and Chicago Track Club world record holder in the 70 yard dash, Mike McFarland. After graduating in 1980, Wadley served in the U.S. Army as a Military Officer from 1981-1992. He served worldwide and managed military equipment property, battlefield command operations, personel administrative functions, military vehicular maintenance, and personel weapons qualification. He also managed a military dining facility that received top honors in the Federal Republic of Germany. Today, Wadley resides in the Dallas, Texas area with Terry, his wife of over 25 years. Together, they own a small retail business. In addition to the business, Wadley serves as a nationwide Inspector/Investigator with the Federql Aviation Administration where he inspects the Airline Industry's Drug and Alcohol Programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The Wadleys have two children, a son, Anthony who is pursuing a PhD at Princeton Universtiy; and a daughter, Jacquelyn who is an assistant manager in the detail industry.
