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RUDY GAY: Still Making Moves!
"Big Truck" Brings It All Home
"Big Truck" Brings It All HomeRUDY "BIG TRUCK" GAY, a 17-season NBA standout, retired in 2024. Drafted in the 8th round by the Houston Rockets in 2006, the 6’8” small/power forward played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, and San Antonio Spurs before playing his last stint with the Utah Jazz. He is a FIBA World Cup Champion and winner of the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for outstanding efforts in the community and for his philanthropic and charitable work. After retirement, he returned to Baltimore where he grew up and where he played local AAU basketball for legendary Cecil Kirk Coach Anthony Lewis and where he graduated from Archbishop Spalding High school before attending the University of Connecticut.
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MD AAU Volunteer Honored
Gary Brooks, the Amateur Athletic Union’s (AAU) 2019 Volunteer of the Year, was honored on March 14, 2026, by the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., receiving its 2026 Greek of the Year Award in recognition of his continued leadership and service to the community.
Brooks has long been a driving force within the Maryland AAU, where he plays a vital role across multiple initiatives. His leadership positions include Chairman of the AAU Review Committee and Chairman of the Maryland AAU Cares Program. He also serves as Co-Chair of the Maryland AAU Legislative Committee alongside former Baltimore City Mayor Jack Young, and as a member of the Maryland AAU Boys Basketball Committee.
In addition to his committee work, Brooks has represented the Maryland AAU at both regional and national conferences, further strengthening the organization’s impact and outreach. Beyond his AAU contributions, he is Co-Founder of the Baltimore Stars Basketball Program and previously served as Board President and coach for the Madison Square Buccaneers Basketball Program.
This latest honor underscores Brooks’ longstanding commitment to youth development, community service, and leadership within athletics.
We are delighted that Rudy will deliver the keynote address at our annual awards banquet in November. The exact date will be announced soon!
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Celebrating 48 Years of Dedication: Mary Haynes
Track & Field Sport Director Honored
At Baltimore City's recent 2025 Holiday Gala, we honored the incredible milestone of Maryland AAU's Track & Field Sports Director, MARY HAYNES – for 48 years of service with Baltimore City Recreation and Parks!
Mary has been more than an employee; she's been a mentor, a leader, and a cornerstone of our community. Among the many lives she's touched is that of Mayor Brandon Scott, whom she mentored long before he took office. But Mary's impact extends far beyond any single person – she has guided and inspired countless young people throughout her remarkable career.
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