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mark durden

Mark Durden

  • Class
    1976
  • Induction
    2026
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Mark Durden was one of the most dynamic wide receivers to wear the Morgan State uniform, playing a key role in the success of the Bears football program during the mid-1970s. Known for his athleticism, reliability, and playmaking ability, Durden established himself as one of the premier receivers in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).

As a starting wide receiver on the 1976 MEAC Championship team, Durden helped lead Morgan State to conference glory while serving as one of the offense’s most dangerous weapons. During the championship season, he represented the Bears on the international stage by scoring a touchdown and competing in the first-ever Pioneer Bowl played outside the Western Hemisphere, as Morgan State faced Grambling State University in Tokyo, Japan.

Throughout his collegiate career, Durden led Morgan State Football in receptions and touchdown catches, consistently demonstrating his ability to make game-changing plays. His outstanding performances earned him First-Team All-MEAC honors at wide receiver in both 1975 and 1976, recognizing him as one of the conference’s elite players.

Following his successful collegiate career, Durden was selected to participate in the prestigious 1976 Black College All-Star Football Game, a testament to the impact he made on the field and the respect he earned throughout the sport. Through his championship contributions, record-setting production, and national recognition, Mark Durden left an enduring mark on Morgan State Football and remains a deserving Hall of Fame nominee.
 
Achievements: 
  • 1976 MEAC College Football Championship Team, starting all-star wide receiver.
  • Durden scored and played in the first Pioneer Bowl game outside of the Western Hemisphere against vs Grambling State University in Tokyo, Japan
  • Led Morgan State Football in receptions and touchdowns
  • 1975 - 1976 All-MEAC All-Star at Wide Receiver, first-team selection 
  • Selected for the 1976 Black College All-Star Football game.
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