Special to the New Journal and Guide

It was a birthday salute worthy of a decorated veteran.

Mr. Ernest Green, chairman of the board of the Hampton Roads African American Sports Hall of Fame, and president emeritus of USA Boxing recently celebrated his 90th birthday.

It was a heartfelt, emotional saluted by the community for a gentleman regarded as a quiet philanthropist, educational advocate and sports administrator. Friends, family, first responders representing the Chesapeake Police, Fire Department and the military were on hand to pay tribute to the humble U.S.

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