• Charles Follis Way

    A street in Shelby was renamed “Charles Follis Way” in 2020.

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  • Michael L. Neff of Mansfield appears in character as Frank Schiffer, a Shelby businessman and part-owner of the Shelby Blues. Neff played the role in Jim Stoner’s biographical play on Follis, “The Black Cyclone.”

  • Angel Singleton, center, speaks in character as Cate Follis, the mother of Charles Follis, during the dedication of Charles Follis Way. Singleton played the role in Jim Stoner’s biographical play on Follis, “The Black Cyclone.”

  • Bill Bridges speaks in character as Branch Rickey during the Charles Follis Way dedication. Bridges played the role in Jim Stoner’s biographical play on Follis, “The Black Cyclone.”

  • Damien Beauford speaks in character as Charles Follis at the dedication of Charles Follis Way. Beauford played the role in Jim Stoner’s biographical play on Follis, “The Black Cyclone.”

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  • Sandra and Dawn Smith, niece and great-niece of Charles Follis, hold a commemorative street sign during a ceremony held in his honor on Friday.