Marshall Glover, a Chicago, Illinois (Wendell Phillips High School) native, was recruited by Coach Sam Taylor in 1962.

Marshall was an outstanding all-around sprinter during his tenure at Kentucky State College (KSC). He ran everything between the 60 yard dash to the 440 yard dash. At the 1964 Indoor NCAA National Championship in Detroit, MI, he placed third in the 60 yard dash, earning him All-American honors. Winning the event was Nate Adams of Purdue University and second place went to Marshall teammate at KSC, Kenneth Cooksey. Also, in the 440 yard dash, he qualified to participate in the Olympic trials.

In 1965, Marshall had his best season when he ran first leg of the Sprint Medley relay team that won the Championship of America race at the famous Penn Relays in Philadelphia, PA. This was the first time in history that KSC won an event at the Penn Relay’s. Also, Marshall was the lead off leg for the One Mile Relay school record of 3 minutes 13.2 seconds at the NACC Outdoor National Championship, earning All-American honors.

In 1966, Marshall, along with Donald Sims, Vernell Turner and Jim Kemp broke the One Mile Relay again with a time of 3 minutes 10.7 seconds at the Outdoor NCAA Nationals, earning his third All-American honors.

Marshall retired as an educator with the Cleveland school systems after 30 years of teaching Physical Education and Health.

On April 7, 2021, Marshall passed away at the age of 77. He left behind his soul mate, Norma Fluker Thomas of Twinsburg, Ohio.