BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Former Illinois Wesleyan University student-athlete and Board of Trustees member Ceasar Douglas passed away June 30, at the age of 67. A 1975 graduate of IWU, Douglas played both football and basketball for the Titans. 

One of the top players in program history, Douglas was a member of the IWU football team for two seasons. He was named to the Associated Press College Division All-America team in 1974 and was also an NAIA All-American and AP Little All-American as a tackle for the Titans. A two-time All-College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin selection, he was also named to the All-NAIA District 20 squad twice. Following an outstanding collegiate career, Douglas spent time with the NFL's  San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, and New York Giants. He also played in the Canadian Football League as a member of the Edmonton Eskimos.

The Chicago, Ill. native and Lindblom Technical High School alumnus also played basketball for the Titans. Douglas played alongside Naismith Hall of Famer Jack Sikma and for legendary IWU Head Coach and former Athletic Director Dennie Bridges. 
 

Douglas was also the inaugural member of the Titan Trailblazers, which recognizes accomplishments by ethnic minorities and women who  forged paths for future IWU student-athletes. A picture of Douglas' poster, which is on display inside the Shirk Center arena, is shown to the right.

Douglas, who graduated from IWU with a degree in biology, also earned a master's degree from Grand Valley State University and a doctorate from the University of Mississippi. After a four-year teaching stint at Grand Valley State, Douglas joined the faculty at Florida State University where  he was chair of the business department and a dedicated professor  who encouraged and mentored countless students. 

He served on Illinois Wesleyan's Board of Trustees for several years and was an active member of IWU's Minority Alumni Network. He is survived by his wife, five children, 15 grandchildren, two siblings, and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.