Warren Canada

Dunbar High, Lynchburg (1963)
Basketball

Warren Canada was an all-around athlete who participated in football, basketball and track and field. He was team captain in football and basketball. He was selected as an All VIA Group I Western District basketball player four years and was most valuable player in the district tournament three times. At six feet, three inches tall, his skills around the basket as rebounder and scorer earned him the nickname “miniature Wilt (Chamberlain).” He set the all-time Dunbar High single game scoring record at 46 points; in the same game he collected 21 rebounds and blocked seven shots. On another occasion, he had a two game total of 54 points and 49 rebounds. After graduating from Dunbar, he attended Norfolk State University and played alongside Bob Dandridge. Mr. Canada worked with at risk juveniles at the Lynchburg Detention Center for more than 30 years. His work with youths was a reflection of the positive attitude and coachability he possessed as an outstanding athlete at Dunbar High.