Garfield Devoe Rogers Sr.

Garfield Devoe Rogers Sr. was an entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist in Tampa and Bradenton, Florida. He founded a life insurance company for blacks during racial segregation in the United States and helped fund the establishment of Rogers Park, Tampa, the first golf course for Tampa's black residents during the segregation era and the second golf course for blacks in Florida after one was established in Miami Gardens. In April 2013 a bust of Rogers was added along the Tampa Riverwalk.

Garfield Devoe Rogers Sr.

Garfield Devoe Rogers Sr. was an entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist in Tampa and Bradenton, Florida. He founded a life insurance company for blacks during racial segregation in the United States and helped fund the establishment of Rogers Park, Tampa, the first golf course for Tampa's black residents during the segregation era and the second golf course for blacks in Florida after one was established in Miami Gardens. In April 2013 a bust of Rogers was added along the Tampa Riverwalk.