Darrell Stith football standout dies at 62
Fred Jeter | 4/20/2023, 6 p.m.
Darrell Stith, among the finest athletes in Petersburg High and Virginia State University history, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
The Crimson Wave and Trojans legend was 62.
A powerful, broad-shouldered 6-foot-4 athlete, Mr. Stith leaves behind an impressive list of credentials.
At Petersburg, Mr. Stith was All-Central District, All-Central Region and second team All-State in football.
On the hardcourt, he was All-Central District, All-Region and second team All-State, helping the Crimson Wave to the 1979 District and Region titles.
Concentrating on basketball at VSU, Mr. Stith scored a still school record 2,599 points, while adding 708 rebounds. He set records for most points in a game (45) and season (703).
Averaging 22.3 points per game for his illustrious career, Mr. Stith was a rare four-time All-CIAA selection and CIAA Player of the Year as a senior.
His No. 30 jersey is retired by both Petersburg High and VSU.
Mr. Stith’s 2,599 points ranks third all-time among CIAA athletes, just behind Virginian Union’s Mike Davis (2,758 points, 1965-69) and Winston-Salem’s Earl Monroe (2,935, 1964-67).
