Hall of Fame
Flynn earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. He went on to earn his Masters of Science in Physical Education from Bowling Green State University before earning his Doctorate of Education from Temple University.
He began his professional career teaching in 1966 at the Sandusky Public Schools in Ohio. Flynn was the first black male to teach and coach at the secondary level in Sandusky. After three years in Sandusky, Flynn moved to Cheyney where he has been ever since. When he started at Cheyney in 1969 as a professor, he was also named Defensive Coordinator. He continued in that capacity until 1983. Flynn coached many great players in his tenure, including All-American linebacker Alonzo Covert, Maxwell Award Winner, Art Henry (1972-1973) and All State Safety Marvin Frazier (1972). In 1972 he was the architect of one of the best defensives in the country. Cheyney set a school record of seven interceptions in one game, led the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East Division in every defensive category. The Wolves only surrendered 89 yards per game rushing, 75 yards passing, ranked sixth in the country in total defense, led the PSAC and nation in interceptions (29) and shut out four opponents.
In 1983 he was chair of the physical education curriculum committee. In 1995 he was named Chairperson of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation a position he held until 1991. Over the next several years while still teaching, Flynn was Chair of the University Self Assessment Committee, Co-Director of University Planning and Co-Chair of Faculty Professional Development Committee. In 1994, Flynn was named Interim Vice President for Student Affairs.
Flynn continued to be a full professor in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department, teaching classes in recreation, physical education and health until 2011. He has been published several times, submitted several grants and served on and chaired countless university committees. His professional and community presentations are too numerous to mention.
