Coach Elwood Plummer was born to Horace Plummer, Sr. And Ethel Breedlove Plummer on October 22, 1944, in San Antonio, TX. He attended SAISD schools and graduated from Phillis Wheatley H.S. in 1962. 

While at Wheatley H.S. he was the top basketball scorer, “All-District” basketball player and a “Two time- All- Conference Player.” After high school graduation Elwood attended Jackson State University and was recognized as an outstanding shooting guard. He led Jackson State to a pair of NCAA II tournament appearances from 1964-1966.

He graduated from Jackson State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1966, and a Master’s Degree from Prairie View University in 1969.

He married Yvonne Holloway and to this union a beloved daughter, Stephanie Yvette, was born.

Coach Plummer started his career as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at St. Phillips Junior College in San Antonio.He then coached at Jackson State University, Wiley College, Huston-Tillotson College and Prairie View A & M University.

Coach Plummer made history as a trailblazer when he coached the Prairie View basketball team to its first Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament Title and its first NCAA Division 1 Berth in 1998. In  2008 "Coach" was inducted into the Prairie

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 Coach Plummers tenure as an outstanding men’s basketball coach spanned 45 years receiving numerous accolades and awards. He was inducted into the Texas Black Sports “Hall of Fame” in Dallas, TX in 2006. in the same year he was selected as a member of the delegation representing the United States Department of Defense, facilitating basketball clinics in Tokyo,japan.

 Coach Plummer became a faithful member of Second Baptist church in 2008 and served on the Men's Usher Board.He married Shirleta Jackson of Austin, TX on January 17, 2009.

After working at  Antioch Community Sports Complex, Elwood became the first full time director of the Second Baptist Community Center in 2015 and retired due to illness.

His faith was evident as he  continued  coming to church even while physically challenged.  His desire was to join others in the worship experience. 

 He enjoyed attending Wheatley High School  Alumni events and talking to his former students.Many of his former  classmates and students. Many of his former students  believe that he had the ability to shape their lives in positive ways, enabling them to become better  men, women, fathers or even professionals and or coaches themselves!

What an impact he made on every athlete he encountered!