University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Athletics

                Following a highly-decorated high school career, Mr. Michael “Moon” Black brought his basketball talents to Pitt-Johnstown and secured a spot on the 1977-78 All-Region team on his way to setting all of the Mountain Cat assists records.
                Mr. Black caught the attention of coaches during his high school career at Philadelphia's Overbrook High School by earning 1973-74 All-Public, All-City, All-Scholastic accolades and being named to the East Coast All-American Team.
                The two-time Sunny Hill League All-Star and League Sportsmanship Award his senior year, Mr. Black was a First Round draft pick in the Philadelphia Charles Baker Summer Pro League before he joined the Mountain Cat men's basketball team in 1974-75.  Mr. Black played one season under Head Coach Dave Campbell and three seasons under Head Coach Jim Basista with fellow Pitt-Johnstown Hall of Famers Rich Ragan, Don Elzer, and Chuck Bradford.
                Over his four-year career, Mr. Black helped lead the Mountain Cats to 59 victories and three winning seasons, including a 17-6 mark in his junior year in 1976-77.
                Mr. Black, Pitt-Johnstown's Outstanding Athlete in March of 1978, proved to be one of the top point guards in the region by breaking the Mountain Cat record for assists in a game (18), assists in a season (221), assists in a career (423), and career assist average (4.7).
                He still stands in seventh-place on the Pitt-Johnstown All-Time Assist List, and is currently fifth on the All-Time Assist Average List.
                In 1978, Mr. Black graduated from Pitt-Johnstown with a Bachelor’s Degree in both Economics and Sociology, and an Associate Degree in Communication.
                Throughout his professional career, Mr. Black worked in management for several Fortune 500 companies where he created, initiated, and implemented many successful programs.  His efforts earned him the Wade Cable Operations Supervisor of the Year Award in 1995 and the MediaOne Cable Operations Manager of the Year Award in 1999.
                Mr. Black has also given back to his community and spent 30 years volunteering for Haddington Multi Services for the Senior Citizen Agency, and eight years as Co-President & Founder of the "Enhancing Lives" Youth Program that teaches the basics of basketball and assists in the development in life skills and cultural exposures.
                Off the basketball court, Mr. Black was a talented percussionist musician in both the Overbrook High School orchestra and band.  He was selected as one of the best percussionist in the City and became a member of the All-Philadelphia High School Orchestra and All-Philadelphia High School Band where he performed in high schools and other venues along the East Coast.
                In addition, Mr. Black is the Editor and Co-Author of a recently published book, “MACnificently Made,” a book authored by Maria A. Cephas and women co-authors “Unveiling The Power of Paternal Reunion.”
                Mr. Black, who continues to reside in Philadelphia, has two grown children, Jocelyn Black Paul and Joy Fulton, and three grandchildren, Mahasin, Samayyah and Asmaa.
                   "This honor means everything to me," Mr. Black said.  "This is the ultimate acknowledgment for my many days and nights at 1 a.m. in the dark, by myself, practicing and developing my skills.  I am the fourth of five children (Ronald, Robert, Clarissa Wells, me and Steven) to my wonderful parents Robert and Geneva Black.  I've always had the love and support of my immediate family, along with a host of other family members and close friends who are like family." 
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!