Jeans fugett middle school
Jean Fugett, the son of Mr. J.R. Fugett, came for a very special visit to our school....
When Fugett Elementary School closed in , the Fugett name was transferred to another local school.
Football and Far More — Alumni Profile, Jean S. Fugett, Jr. ’72
Brooke Hoffman '23E
From the football field to the legal domain, the through line of Jean Fugett '72’s multifaceted career has been an unwavering work ethic and passion for each pursuit.
From the Dallas Cowboys to the Washington Football Team to the business world and more, there is little Jean Fugett ’72 hasn’t done. His impressive career stretches through a multitude of fields where he has ended up on some of the largest stages in the public sphere.
Behind it all: drive, passion, and gratitude for every opportunity that comes his way.
Journey to Amherst
A Baltimore native, Fugett attended Cardinal Gibbons High School. Having skipped the seventh grade, Fugett started high school at the age of 12, ultimately setting him up to start Amherst at the age of 16 in 1968.
He began playing football seriously as a senior in high school, going on to become the first Black athlete to win the awa