James W. Norman of South Kingstown, was a multi-award winning Sports Information Director at the University of Rhode Island and a radio voice of the Rams for twenty-eight years. He has served as President of Word Unlimited, the Providence Gridiron Club, and the URI Ram’s Club. He is a member of the Universities Athletic Hall of Fame, and is one of his Alma-Mater’s most famous ambassadors. He was honored with the URI Alumni Association’s Ram Award for distinguished service.