Wilbert "Huff" Royal - Venice Park, NJ - New Jersey Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This is one in a series of Atlantic County markers remembering the lives and exploits of many of its local "heroes" - those folks who made a significant mark on their community and other people.

Marker text reads:

Wilbert "Huff" Royal
1948 - 1996

Born in Clinton, North Carolina, Wilbert Royal made Atlantic City his home after receiving his Master's Degree at North Carolina A&T University. Affectionately known as "Huff," he spent many summers in Atlantic City working as a Bellhop at the Lombardy Motel and singing at Eddy's Bar. He was general manager of the Fabulous Club Harlem and also worked as a Teacher, Social Worker and Neighborhood Facilities Coordinator for the Atlantic City School District. Huff was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The NAACP, and Union Baptist Temple where he taught Sunday school. He received many community service awards for his involvement in civic and professional organizations. He was the N.J. Black Achievement & Awards Foundation's "Personality of the Decade" in 1988. Huff's greatest legacy can be found in his 20 years spent as a coach for the Atlantic City Dolphins Football Team, a commitment to guide young men through the difficulties of adolescence.

The marker is located at the intersection of Gramercy and North Ohio Avenues in the village of Venice park, not far from Rte 30.

Marker Name: Wilbert "Huff" Royal Marker Type: Local? Unofficial Marker text: Born in Clinton, North Carolina, Wilbert Royal made Atlantic City his home after receiving his Master's Degree at North Carolina A&T University. Affectionately known as "Huff," he spent many summers in Atlantic City working as a Bellhop at the Lombardy Motel and singing at Eddy's Bar. He was general manager of the Fabulous Club Harlem and also worked as a Teacher, Social Worker and Neighborhood Facilities Coordinator for the Atlantic City School District. Huff was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The NAACP, and Union Baptist Temple where he taught Sunday school. He received many community service awards for his involvement in civic and professional organizations. He was the N.J. Black Achievement & Awards Foundation's "Personality of the Decade" in 1988. Huff's greatest legacy can be found in his 20 years spent as a coach for the Atlantic City Dolphins Football Team, a commitment to guide young men through the difficulties of adolescence. Dedication Date: 01/01/1996 City: Atlantic City County: Atlantic Group responsible for placement: City of Atlantic City Web Link: [Web Link]

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