JACK SLAYTON
Honorary Member

Jack Slayton was a longtime sportswriter for both The Ledger and Tampa Tribune. It was with his stint at The Ledger where he served as the Moccasin beat-writer. Highly respected by those he covered and worked with, Slayton was recognized in the Moccasins’ 1980 men’s basketball media guide. He also was honored by the Florida Athletic Coaches Association and by the Florida High School Activities Association. He retired as a sports writer in 1981. In addition to his sports writing career, Slayton was very active in the Little Theatre in Lakeland, Bartow and Winter Haven.