A longtime tradition that made Miamians proud, the Orange Blossom Classic was held during the first week in December from the early 1940s until 1978. Fans frolf all over gathered at the now defunct Orange Bowl Stadium to witness the postseason football game between two historically black institutions. In 1977, Florida A&M University (FAMU) was celebrating a championship season and the excitement of weekend festivities commenced with the parade in the Liberty City community. More than 40,000 fans looked forward to the evening's football game, but, it was no secret, the real jaw-dropping spectacle was the halftime performance of FAMU's "Incomparable Marching 100" the band's signature nickname. That year, for the first time ever, three Miami students marched as drum majors with the Marching 100. Under the directorship of Dr. William P. Foster (1919-2010), the trio was led by head drum major, Kenneth "TC" Harris, and associate drum majors Kevin "Bemo" Moyd, and Willie "Turk" Hayward. The three leaders, graduates of local high schools, infamously commanded the 200+band members, and provided fans with unforgettable performances. "We were in awe, because spectators arrived from all over the world to see 'the Hundred'," recalled Harris, a Norland High graduate.

The 1977 Classic is deeply cherished by Moyd, an executive sales manager with WMBM 1490, and a graduate of Miami Northwestern, and longtime friend, Willie "Turk" Hayward, now a mail carrier, and graduate of Miami Jackson. "The head drum major is responsible for all points of entertainment and leadership on and off the field," shared Moyd, "and, as a team we worked well to set an example for our peers." An extension of Dr. Foster's administrative team, all three gentlemen agree that it takes special skills to command respect from their peers who were outstanding instrumentalists and performers, and quickly learned it was equally important to offer encouragement when making constructive observations. Regarding the excitement of the crowd, "once the fans saw orange and green, and the majestic hats and capes, they went crazy" expressed Harris, a social worker. The "Hundred" had long gained national fame, and the responsibility to continue the tradition was something they embraced. The three gentlemen have a deep appreciation for the 1977 Miami Classic, and especially recall memories of traveling to Miami for this final game, the one they will remember as the "the highlight of the season." Despite fans arriving to the Orange Bowl to watch the football game, the trio knew the majority were there to witness the captivating 14 minute half-time show. FAMU's football team, under the leadership of Coach Rudy Hubbard, ended the season 11 -0. With many reasons to celebrate, the dazzling performances by the Marching 100 were unlike any other. Harris, reflecting on the glory of the band members, reminisced, "In respect to our elders, I see 'Patch' dust slowly settling and descending on the "Hundred." After this fine tuned machine moved into a variety of formations during practices, to witness these dynamic relationships, and to know that each moving component was energized by adrenalin, ultimately lets me know that we gave our all to produce the greatest halftime shows on the face of the planet. To that resolve, we awaited these final words "Gentlemen, I believe the 'Hundred' is ready!......Hubba Doc!"