Morgan State to Celebrate the Legacy of Earl “Papa Bear” Banks During Homecoming 2026

BALTIMORE, Md. (October 8, 2026) — When Morgan State University welcomes alumni, students, fans, and friends back to campus for Homecoming 2026, the celebration will not only look toward the present and future of Morgan football, but also honor the remarkable legacy that helped establish the Bears as one of the nation’s most respected historically Black college football programs. At the center of that legacy is Earl Papa Bear Banks, the legendary Morgan State head coach whose 14-year tenure from 1960 through 1973 produced championships, undefeated seasons, bowl victories, future professional stars, and one of the most remarkable winning streaks…