Alex M. Rivera Athletics Hall of Fame
Harvey Heartley, Sr., a four-year letterwinner in basketball at North Carolina Central University (then known as North Carolina College) from 1951-55, played under legendary coaches John B. McLendon and Floyd Brown during his standout Eagle career.
He earned All-CIAA and honorable mention All-America recognition during his junior and senior campaigns, both CIAA Visitation Championship seasons. He also served as co-captain on the team in 1955.
A native of Clayton, N.C., Heartley earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in physical education and education administration from NCCU, going on to a successful career as a coach and athletic administrator.
Much of that success was achieved at nearby St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, N.C. Following 16 years as a high school coach, Heartley joined St. Augustine's in May of 1971. As Director of Athletics, he built the program from three sports to 13 during his tenure. As men's basketball head coach for 23 seasons, he guided the Falcons to 371 victories and a national runner-up finish in the 1984 NCAA Division II tournament.
Among his honors are numerous high school and CIAA Coach of the Year awards, along with multiple CIAA Athletic Director of the Year citations.
Heartley has been inducted into a host of other Halls of Fame, including at his alma mater in 1986.
