The Lettermen club, originally founded by former Pearl Street director Hubie Williamson, was an organization of former athletes from Waterbury that was involved in various community projects and activities.
The club has recently been revived under the leadership of long-time Hubie friend, James Monroe (father of Kelly Monroe) and former Wilby star Lou Canady.
Aiming to build on the vision of its founder, the group plans to pursue new programs and initiatives to rebuild and restore a greater sense of pride in the community – by devoting resources and giving special attention to addressing issues that directly impact the community.
The purpose of The Letterman Club is to utilize its platform to promote political, social, educational and economic change for people of color in Waterbury, Connecticut, and receive the necessary supportive services including, but not limited to, economic, nutritional and cultural services.
Among the group’s current initiatives is the rejuvenation of Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Waterbury’s North End, to include the refurbishing of basketball courts there, enhancing surveillance in the park and naming of the courts in honor of Hubie Williamson, who started the famed Pearl Street basketball league at MLK Park nearly 50 years ago.
The MLK Park rejuvenation has received support from the Waterbury Parks Dept. and also involve the support and efforts of AI3 Leadership Academy, Full Court Peace, the Greater Waterbury YMCA, the Police Activity League, and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Waterbury.
The Lettermen Club is building its membership again and invites those interested (even non-athletes) to join and attend a future meeting. If interested, contact James Monroe at (203) 558-3596 or email LettermenClub22@gmail.com.