Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
Encyclopedia
The Oregon Sports Hall of Fame honors Oregon
athletes, teams, coaches, and others who have made a significant contribution to sports in Oregon. The first class was inducted in 1980, with new inductees added in the fall. Operated by the Oregon Sports Trust, the museum is currently closed in preparation for moving to another facility.
inducted its first class of 54 members in 1980, a diverse group that included Olympians Mack Robinson, Don Schollander
and Frank Troeh
, Boston Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky
, NFL hero Norm van Brocklin
, Heisman Trophy
winner Terry Baker
, high jump innovator Dick Fosbury
, and basketball coaching legend Slats Gill
.
New members are inducted each fall, in a ceremony held in recent years at the Multnomah Athletic Club
.
in downtown Portland, Oregon
. In 1997, the museum moved to a nearby facility featuring 7000 square feet (650.3 m²) of space with hands-on exhibits, videos, and memorabilia, such as Terry Baker
's Heisman trophy
(the first Heisman given to a West Coast athlete), Mack Robinson's Olympic jersey, one of Dale Murphy
's Golden Gloves
, and Bill Walton
's jersey from the 1977 Portland Trail Blazers
NBA championship game.
In mid-2008, StanCorp evicted the museum in order to expand their own office space. The museum is closed in preparation for moving to an as-yet determined location.
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
athletes, teams, coaches, and others who have made a significant contribution to sports in Oregon. The first class was inducted in 1980, with new inductees added in the fall. Operated by the Oregon Sports Trust, the museum is currently closed in preparation for moving to another facility.
History and organization
The Oregon Sports Hall of FameHall of Fame
A hall of fame, wall of fame, walk of fame, walk of stars or avenue of stars is a type of attraction established for any field of endeavor to honor individuals of noteworthy achievement in that field...
inducted its first class of 54 members in 1980, a diverse group that included Olympians Mack Robinson, Don Schollander
Don Schollander
Donald Arthur Schollander is a former Olympic swimmer for the United States. He won total of five gold medals and one silver medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics...
and Frank Troeh
Frank Troeh
Frank Merlin Troeh is a former Olympian who won a silver and a gold medal in trap shooting for the United States at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium....
, Boston Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky
Johnny Pesky
John Michael Pesky , nicknamed "The Needle" and "Mr. Red Sox", was a Major League Baseball shortstop, third baseman, and manager. During a 10-year career, he played in 1942 and from 1946-1954 for three different teams. He missed all of the 1943, 1944, and 1945 seasons while serving in World War...
, NFL hero Norm van Brocklin
Norm Van Brocklin
Norman Mack "Norm" Van Brocklin , nicknamed "The Dutchman", was an American football player and coach. He was also a first rate punter in college and in the NFL...
, Heisman Trophy
Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Memorial Trophy Award , is awarded annually to the player deemed the most outstanding player in collegiate football. It was created in 1935 as the Downtown Athletic Club trophy and renamed in 1936 following the death of the Club's athletic director, John Heisman The Heisman Memorial...
winner Terry Baker
Terry Baker
For the Canadian football player of the same name see Terry Baker .Terry Wayne Baker is a former quarterback for the Oregon State University football team. He played for them through the 1960-1962 seasons. He is most notable for winning the 1962 Heisman Trophy and playing the Final Four in the...
, high jump innovator Dick Fosbury
Dick Fosbury
Richard Douglas "Dick" Fosbury is one of the most influential athletes in the history of track and field. He completely revolutionized the high jump event, inventing a unique "back-first" technique, now known as the Fosbury Flop, adopted by almost all high jumpers today. His method was to sprint...
, and basketball coaching legend Slats Gill
Slats Gill
Amory Tingle "Slats" Gill was a men's basketball and baseball coach at Oregon State University.-Early life:Gill was born in Salem, Oregon, the youngest of eight children. His father died when he was a child. His nickname "Slats" was given to him at age 12. Gill was swimming in a local pond one...
.
New members are inducted each fall, in a ceremony held in recent years at the Multnomah Athletic Club
Multnomah Athletic Club
The Multnomah Athletic Club is a private social club and athletic club in Portland, Oregon, United States.Founded in 1891, the club has expanded greatly from its beginnings. It now fills two buildings totaling , making it the largest indoor athletic club in the world...
.
Scholarships
As part of its educational mission to promote the values and rewards of participation in sports, the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame grants as many as nine $2,000 scholarships given to outstanding Oregon student athletes who will be attending Oregon colleges. Scholarship winners are honored during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.Facility
From 1986 to 1997, the museum was located in a 3000 square feet (278.7 m²) basement under the Standard Insurance CenterStandard Insurance Center
The Standard Insurance Center, originally the Georgia-Pacific Building, is a 27 story office building in Portland, Oregon. Completed in 1968, it currently serves as part of the headquarters of The Standard, the brand name under which Standard Insurance Company and other subsidiaries of StanCorp...
in downtown Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
. In 1997, the museum moved to a nearby facility featuring 7000 square feet (650.3 m²) of space with hands-on exhibits, videos, and memorabilia, such as Terry Baker
Terry Baker
For the Canadian football player of the same name see Terry Baker .Terry Wayne Baker is a former quarterback for the Oregon State University football team. He played for them through the 1960-1962 seasons. He is most notable for winning the 1962 Heisman Trophy and playing the Final Four in the...
's Heisman trophy
Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Memorial Trophy Award , is awarded annually to the player deemed the most outstanding player in collegiate football. It was created in 1935 as the Downtown Athletic Club trophy and renamed in 1936 following the death of the Club's athletic director, John Heisman The Heisman Memorial...
(the first Heisman given to a West Coast athlete), Mack Robinson's Olympic jersey, one of Dale Murphy
Dale Murphy
Dale Bryan Murphy is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. During an 18-year baseball career, 1976–1993, he played for three different teams, but is noted for his time with the Atlanta Braves...
's Golden Gloves
Golden Gloves
The Golden Gloves is the name given to annual competitions for amateur boxing in the United States. The Golden Gloves is often the term used to refer to the National Golden Gloves competition, but it also can represent several other amateur tournaments, including regional golden gloves...
, and Bill Walton
Bill Walton
William Theodore "Bill" Walton III is a retired American basketball player and television sportscaster. The "Big Red-Head", as he was called, achieved superstardom playing for John Wooden's powerhouse UCLA Bruins in the early '70s, winning three straight College Player of the Year Awards, while...
's jersey from the 1977 Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
NBA championship game.
In mid-2008, StanCorp evicted the museum in order to expand their own office space. The museum is closed in preparation for moving to an as-yet determined location.
Individuals
| Sport | Hall of Fame members |
|---|---|
| Auto Racing | Hershel McGriff Hershel McGriff Hershel McGriff won four races during his brief career in the NASCAR Grand National series, and later in the NASCAR Winston West Series.-Racing career:... , Monte Shelton, Len Sutton Len Sutton Len Sutton was an American racecar driver. He is best known for finishing second at the 1962 Indianapolis 500.-Early racing career:... |
| Baseball | Earl Averill, Jr. Earl Averill, Jr. Earl Douglas Averill, Jr. , is a former professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1956-1963. He played for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cleveland Indians.-External links:... , Wally Backman Wally Backman Walter Wayne Backman is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He is best known for his time with the New York Mets from - and was a member of their 1986 World Series-winning team... , Eddie Basinski Eddie Basinski Edwin Frank Basinski is a former infielder in Major League Baseball. 'Eddie' played from 1944-1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates.... , Bill Beard, Carson "Skeet" Bigbee Carson Bigbee Carson Lee "Skeeter" Bigbee was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball who played his entire career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was born in Lebanon, Oregon, and attended the University of Oregon.... , Scott Brosius Scott Brosius Scott David Brosius is a former Major League Baseball third baseman for the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees . Brosius is currently the head baseball coach at Linfield College, his alma mater.... , Bobby Doerr Bobby Doerr Robert Pershing Doerr is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and coach. He played his entire 14-year baseball career for the Boston Red Sox . He led American League second basemen in double plays five times, tying a league record, in putouts and fielding percentage four times each, and... , Howard Fox Howie Fox Howard Francis Fox was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams between the 1944 and 1954 seasons. Listed at 6' 3", 210 lb., Fox batted and threw right-handed... , Johnny Frederick Johnny Frederick John Henry Frederick was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played six seasons for the Brooklyn Dodgers, hitting over .300 for his career. He led off a game with a home run 10 times with the Dodgers, second in franchise history.Frederick began his professional baseball career in 1921 and broke... , George Freese George Freese George Walter Freese was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Detroit Tigers in 1953, Pittsburgh Pirates in 1955 and Chicago Cubs in 1961.... , Joe Gordon, Roy Helser, Larry Jansen Larry Jansen Lawrence Joseph Jansen was an American right-handed pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball. A native of Oregon, he played minor league baseball in the early 1940s before starting his Major League career in 1947 with the New York Giants. Jansen played nine seasons in the big leagues, and was... , Sylvester Johnson Syl Johnson (baseball) Sylvester W. Johnson , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.... , Ad Liska Ad Liska Adolph James Liska was a baseball pitcher who played five years in Major League Baseball and 14 for the Portland Beavers of the Pacific Coast League.-Early life and career:... , Mickey Lolich Mickey Lolich Michael Stephen Lolich is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1962 until 1979 who played the majority of his career with the Detroit Tigers.-Baseball career:... , Walter McCredie Walt McCredie Walter Henry McCredie , was a professional baseball player who played outfield for the Brooklyn Superbas during the baseball season... , Dale Murphy Dale Murphy Dale Bryan Murphy is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. During an 18-year baseball career, 1976–1993, he played for three different teams, but is noted for his time with the Atlanta Braves... , Johnny Pesky Johnny Pesky John Michael Pesky , nicknamed "The Needle" and "Mr. Red Sox", was a Major League Baseball shortstop, third baseman, and manager. During a 10-year career, he played in 1942 and from 1946-1954 for three different teams. He missed all of the 1943, 1944, and 1945 seasons while serving in World War... , Harold Reynolds Harold Reynolds Harold Craig Reynolds is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He played from 1983–1994, primarily for the Seattle Mariners.-High school:... , Dave Roberts, Wes Schulmerich Wes Schulmerich Edward Wesley Schulmerich was an American Major League Baseball player from the state of Oregon. A native of the state, he played baseball and football at what is now Oregon State University where he participated in three sports. On the football team, he played three positions and earned the... , Tom Trebelhorn, Wayne Twitchell Wayne Twitchell Wayne Lee Twitchell was an American right-handed pitcher who spent ten seasons in Major League Baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers , Philadelphia Phillies , Montreal Expos , New York Mets and Seattle Mariners .Twitchell was an All-Star in 1973 for the last place Phillies when he had a... , Pete Ward Pete Ward Peter Thomas Ward is a retired professional baseball player who played 9 seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, and New York Yankees of Major League Baseball... , Dick Whitman Dick Whitman Dick Corwin Whitman was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played college baseball at the University of Oregon, and then professionally from 1946-1951 with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies.Born in Woodburn, Oregon, he appeared in the 1949 World Series with the... , Ken Williams Ken Williams (baseball) Kenneth Roy Williams was an American professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from to . Williams began his major league career with the Cincinnati Reds before spending the majority of his playing days with the St... , Wade Williams, Artie Wilson Artie Wilson Arthur Lee Wilson was a shortstop in Major League and Negro league baseball who was an all-star for the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro leagues before playing one season in the major leagues for the New York Giants... , Jack Wilson Jack Wilson (baseball pitcher) John Francis "Black Jack" Wilson , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He pitched for the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Athletics, Washington Senators, and Detroit Tigers... , Rick Wise Rick Wise Richard Charles Wise is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for 18 seasons... |
| Basketball | Danny Ainge Danny Ainge Daniel Ray "Danny" Ainge is an American basketball manager and retired professional basketball and baseball player, currently serving as President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics.... , Bobby Anet Bobby Anet Charles Robert "Bobby" Anet was a college basketball guard who helped guide the University of Oregon to win the inaugural NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament championship in 1938–39... , Greg Ballard, Jim Barnett Jim Barnett (basketball) James Franklin Barnett is a former professional basketball player. He is in his 25th season as a television analyst for the Golden State Warriors.-Youth and college career:... , Lew Beck Lew Beck (basketball) Lewis William Beck, Jr. was an All-American college basketball player who was captain of the United States Olympic basketball team that won the Gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics... , Jim Boutin, Terrell Brandon Terrell Brandon Thomas Terrell Brandon is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association . Terrell was known throughout his 10-year career for his passing ability and stealing skills.-Early life:... , Mel Counts Mel Counts Mel Grant Counts is a retired American basketball player who was in the NBA from 1964 to 1976. He was on the United States Olympic basketball team that won the gold at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He played in college for Oregon State University and was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1964... , Cliff Crandall, John Dick John Dick (basketball) John H. Dick was an American former basketball player and Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.-College basketball career:... , Clyde Drexler Clyde Drexler Clyde Austin "Clyde The Glide" Drexler is a former National Basketball Association shooting guard and small forward. A ten-time All-Star and member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, the NBA named him one of basketball's fifty greatest players as of 1996. Drexler won an Olympic gold medal in 1992 and... , Eddie Durno Edwin Russell Durno Edwin Russell Durno was a physician, politician, an infantry sergeant who was awarded a Purple Heart, and a basketball player recognized in the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.... , Lauren "Laddie" Gale Lauren Gale Lauren "Laddie" Gale was an American collegiate and professional basketball player.-NCAA championship:A native of Oakridge, Oregon, the 6'4" Gale played forward for the University of Oregon under head coach Howard Hobson... , Dave Gambee Dave Gambee Dave Gambee is a former NBA player.He graduated from Corvallis High School in Corvallis, Oregon, and played college basketball at Oregon State University. Gambee was drafted by the St... , Buck Grayson, A. C. Green A. C. Green A.C. Green, Jr., is a retired American NBA basketball player who played in more consecutive games than any other player in NBA and ABA history. With 1,192 straight games played, he earned the nickname "Iron Man". He played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat... , Jim Jarvis Jim Jarvis Jim Jarvis is a retired American basketball player. A point guard, Jarvis played collegiately at Oregon State University, where he helped the Beavers win the NCAA West Regional championship in 1963 and earn their first Final Four appearance.He was drafted by the San Francisco Warriors of the... , Wally Johansen Wally Johansen Wallace A. "Wally" Johansen was a college basketball guard who played for the University of Oregon when it won the inaugural NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament championship in 1938–39.-Early life:... , Steve Johnson Steve Johnson (basketball) Clarence Stephen "Steve" Johnson is a retired American professional basketball player, who played for numerous teams. He played the power forward and center positions... , Steve Jones Steve Jones (basketball) Stephen Howard "Snapper" Jones is one of the most esteemed and watched National Basketball Association television analysts.-Basketball career:... , Jerome Kersey Jerome Kersey Jerome Kersey is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association for a number of teams, but most notably for the Portland Trail Blazers. He also has served in various coaching roles in the NBA. Kersey is currently a resident of Happy Valley, Oregon in... , Hunk Latham, Ron Lee Ron Lee Ronald Henry Lee was an All-American basketball player for the University of Oregon, and epitomized the "Kamikaze Kids" under coach Dick Harter with his all-out, fearless hustle and relentless desire to win. Lee played four seasons for the Ducks between 1972 and 1976... , Ed Lewis, Jim Loscutoff Jim Loscutoff James Loscutoff Jr. is a former professional basketball player for the NBA's Boston Celtics. A forward, Loscutoff played on seven Celtics championship teams between 1956 and 1964.... , Maurice Lucas Maurice Lucas Maurice Lucas was an American professional basketball player. The first two years of his postcollegiate career were spent in the American Basketball Association with the Spirits of St. Louis and Kentucky Colonels... , John Mandic John Mandic John J. Mandic was an NBA player who played from 1948-1950. He played in college for Oregon State University. He played in 56 games for the Indianapolis Jets, 3 games for the Baltimore Bullets, and 22 for the Washington Capitols over the 1948-49 and 1949-50 seasons.-External links:* - John... , Wally Palmberg, Jim Paxson Jim Paxson James Joseph "Jim" Paxson is an American retired professional basketball player. A first round selection of the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1979 NBA Draft, Paxson played for the Portland and the Boston Celtics of the NBA from 1979-1990 and was twice an All-Star... , Gary Payton Gary Payton Gary Dwayne Payton is a former American professional basketball point guard. He is best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics, and holds Seattle franchise records in points, assists, and steals... , Geoff Petrie Geoff Petrie Geoffrey Michael Petrie is a former American basketball player and current basketball team executive. A native of Pennsylvania, he played professional basketball in the National Basketball Association for the Portland Trail Blazers where he won NBA Rookie of the Year in 1971... , Terry Porter Terry Porter Terry Porter is an American professional basketball coach and former player in the National Basketball Association . A native of Wisconsin, he played college basketball at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point before being drafted 24th by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1985 NBA Draft... , Jack Riley, Ephraim "Red" Rocha Red Rocha Ephraim J. "Red" Rocha was a professional basketball player and coach.-Basketball:... , Carol Menken-Schaudt Carol Menken-Schaudt Carol Menken-Schaudt is a former American basketball player from Jefferson, Oregon who won a gold medal on the U.S. team at the 1984 Summer Olympics.... , Charlie Sitton Charlie Sitton Charles E. "Charlie" Sitton is a retired American basketball player.-Oregon State career:A 6' 8" forward, he played high school basketball at McMinnville High School and college basketball for Oregon State from 1981 to 1984. As a freshman, Sitton was a member of the last Oregon State team to... , Katy Steding Katy Steding Katy Steding is a former collegiate and professional basketball player and current college basketball coach.-College career:... , Dave Twardzik Dave Twardzik David John Twardzik is a former professional basketball player, a player he was a point guard in both the American Basketball Association and the National Basketball Association . He is best known for being a starter on the Portland Trail Blazers team that won the 1977 NBA Finals... , Bill Walton Bill Walton William Theodore "Bill" Walton III is a retired American basketball player and television sportscaster. The "Big Red-Head", as he was called, achieved superstardom playing for John Wooden's powerhouse UCLA Bruins in the early '70s, winning three straight College Player of the Year Awards, while... , Charlie Warren, Richard Washington, Algot "Swede" Westergren, Urgel "Slim" Wintermute Slim Wintermute Urgel "Slim" Wintermute was an American collegiate and professional basketball player.-Collegiate career:... |
| Bowling | Gloria Bouvia, Marshall Holman Marshall Holman Marshall Holman is an American professional bowler primarily known for his success on the PBA Tour throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He also served as a color analyst alongside Mike Durbin on several ESPN and ESPN2 bowling telecasts from 1996–2001... , Tom Perry |
| Boxing | Joe Kahut, Ray Lampkin Jr., Denny Moyer Denny Moyer Denny Moyer was an American boxer who held the world light middleweight title between 1962 and 1963. He finished his career with a 97–38–4 record.-Early life:... , Tom Moyer |
| Broadcasting | Bob Blackburn, Doug LaMear, Bill Schonely Bill Schonely Bill Schonely , nicknamed "The Schonz", is an American sports broadcaster who was the first play-by-play announcer for the Portland Trail Blazers. A native of Pennsylvania, he worked in radio in Louisiana and Seattle before settling in Portland, Oregon... |
| Coaching | Pokey Allen Pokey Allen Ernest Duncan "Pokey" Allen, Jr. was a football player and coach in the United States and Canada. He served as the head football coach at Portland State University from 1986 to 1992 and at Boise State University from 1993 to 1996, compiling a career college football record of 87–41–2... , Dee Andros Dee Andros Demosthenes Konstandies "Dee" Andrecopoulos was an American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator in the United States. He served as the head football coach at the University of Idaho from 1962 to 1964 and at Oregon State University from 1965 to 1975, compiling career... , Bill Bowerman Bill Bowerman William Jay "Bill" Bowerman was an American track and field coach and co-founder of Nike, Inc. Over his career, he trained 31 Olympic athletes, 51 All-Americans, 12 American record-holders, 24 NCAA champions and 16 sub-4 minute milers... , Rich Brooks Rich Brooks Rich Brooks is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Oregon from 1977 to 1994 and at the University of Kentucky from 2003 to 2009, compiling a career college football record of 128–154–4. Brooks was also the head coach of the... , Prink Callison Prink Callison -References:... , Len Casanova Len Casanova Leonard Joseph "Len" Casanova was an American football, basketball, and baseball player, coach, and college athletics administrator... , Ralph Coleman Ralph Coleman Ralph O. Coleman was a college baseball coach at Oregon State University for 35 years.-Early life:Coleman was born in Canby, Oregon in 1895 and graduated from Canby High School... , Tom DeSylvia Tom DeSylvia -External links:*... , Jack Dunn, Paul Durham, Joe Etzel, Amory "Slats" Gill Slats Gill Amory Tingle "Slats" Gill was a men's basketball and baseball coach at Oregon State University.-Early life:Gill was born in Salem, Oregon, the youngest of eight children. His father died when he was a child. His nickname "Slats" was given to him at age 12. Gill was swimming in a local pond one... , Dick Gray, Harold Hauk, Bill Hayward Bill Hayward William Louis "Colonel Bill" Hayward was a track and field coach for the University of Oregon for 44 years, and a coach for six United States Olympics teams.-Athletic career:... , Howard Hobson Howard Hobson Howard Andrew "Hobby" Hobson was a college basketball coach, who authored numerous books on the subject. He also has the distinction of coaching the team who won the National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship with the Oregon Ducks in its inaugural year of 1939.-Playing career:Hobson... , Joe Huston, Eldon Jenne Eldon Jenne Eldon Irl Jenne was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and a high school athletic coach.-Athletic career:... , Roy S. "Spec" Keene Spec Keene Roy S. "Spec" Keene was a football, baseball, and basketball coach at Willamette University and an athletic director at Oregon State University.-Playing career:... , Don Kirsch Don Kirsch Donald Kirsch was a college baseball coach at the University of Oregon for 23 years.-Early life and playing career:... , Hank Kuchera, Hal Laycoe Hal Laycoe Harold Richardson Laycoe was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Laycoe started his National Hockey League career with the New York Rangers. He would also play with the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins. His playing career lasted from 1945 to 1956... , Roy Love, Bill McArthur, Bobb McKittrick Bobb McKittrick Bobb McKittrick was an American football offensive line coach in the National Football League who coached in five Super Bowls.-Playing career:... , Ralph Miller Ralph Miller Ralph H. Miller was an American basketball coach. A native of Chanute, Kansas, Miller coached at the University of Wichita , the University of Iowa and Oregon State University , compiling a 657-382 overall record in 38 seasons combined... , Tommy Prothro Tommy Prothro James Thompson "Tommy" Prothro, Jr. was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Oregon State University from 1955 to 1964 and at the University of California, Los Angeles from 1965 to 1970, compiling a career college football record of 104–55–5... , E. Robert Quinn, Jack Ramsay Jack Ramsay Jack T. Ramsay is an American former basketball coach, commonly known as "Dr. Jack" . He is best known for coaching the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977 NBA Title, and for his broadcasting work with the Indiana Pacers, the Miami Heat, and for ESPN TV and ESPN Radio... , Don Requa, Nick Robertson, Ad Rutschman Ad Rutschman Ad Rutschman is an American coach of football and baseball in the state of Oregon. He was a head football coach for 24 seasons, head baseball coach for 13 seasons, and served as athletic director for 25 years at Linfield College. He is the first athletic director emeritus in the history of the... , Fred Spiegelberg, Lon Stiner Lon Stiner Alonzo "Lon" Stiner was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Oregon State University from 1933 to 1948, compiling a record of 74–49–17.-Coaching career:... , Dewey Sullivan Dewey Sullivan Dewey Sullivan was an American high school football coach who coached more than 40 years at Dayton High School in Dayton, Oregon... , Pete Susick, Dale O. Thomas Dale O. Thomas Dale O. Thomas was the head coach of the Oregon State wrestling team at Oregon State University from 1957–1990, and is a National Wrestling Hall of Fame member.... , James "Mush" Torson, Paul Valenti, Eric Waldorf, John Warren John A. Warren -Basketball:-External links:* * at College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com... , Ted R. Wilson |
| Duathlon | Liz Downing |
| Equestrian | Kevin Freeman Kevin Freeman Kevin John Freeman is an American equestrian who competed at three Olympic Games, winning silver medals in team eventing in 1964 and 1972.-Early life:... |
| Fencing | Michael Marx Michael Marx Michael Marx is an American foil and epee fencer and fencing master. He is the brother of Robert Marx, who has also represented the U.S. in multiple Olympic fencing events... |
| Football | Bill Austin Bill Austin William Lee Austin is a former American football player and coach in the National Football League, having played for the New York Giants for seven seasons and served as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1966 to 1968.Bill played for Oregon State University in college, earning All-Coast... , Sam Baker, Terry Baker Terry Baker For the Canadian football player of the same name see Terry Baker .Terry Wayne Baker is a former quarterback for the Oregon State University football team. He played for them through the 1960-1962 seasons. He is most notable for winning the 1962 Heisman Trophy and playing the Final Four in the... , Emery Barnes Emery Barnes Emery Barnes, OBC was a Canadian football player and Canadian politician.Born in Louisiana and raised in Oregon, Barnes was a gifted athlete, and was an alternate hi-jumper for the 1952 US Olympic Track and Field team... , Steve Barnett, Ted Bates, John Beckett John Beckett (football) John "Jack" Beckett was an American football offensive tackle who played for the University of Oregon and Mare Island.-Early life:... , Bob Berry, Del Bjork Del Bjork Delbert Leonard "Del" Bjork was a professional American football offensive lineman in the National Football League. He played two seasons for the Chicago Bears .... , Pete Brock Pete Brock (American football) Peter Anthony Brock was a center and guard who played twelve professional seasons with the National Football League's New England Patriots. Brock attended the University of Colorado... , Stan Brock Stan Brock -External links:... , Paul Brothers, Vern Burke Vern Burke Vernon "Vern" Eugene Burke is a former American football tight end who played five seasons in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, and the New Orleans Saints.-High school career:... , Jules "Zuck" Carlson Zuck Carlson Jules Ed "Zuck" Carlson was a former American football offensive lineman who played for the Chicago Bears from 1929-1936. He played in 3 title games, winning the championship twice in 1932 and 1933.... , Ken Carpenter Ken Carpenter (American football) Kenneth Leroy Carpenter is a former American and Canadian football player who played in the National Football League from 1950–1953, the Canadian Football League from 1954–1959, and the American Football League in 1960... , Ross Carter Ross Carter -External links:* http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/summary_0199-1781140_ITM... , Todd Christensen Todd Christensen Todd Jay Christensen is a former professional American football player and a current sports broadcaster for the MountainWest Sports Network.-Early life:... , George Christensen, Jack Crabtree Jack Crabtree Jack Crabtree is a former American football quarterback who was the most valuable player of the 1958 Rose Bowl, despite the fact that his team lost the game.-Early life:... , James V. Dixon, Don Durdan Don Durdan Donald Edgar Durdan was a professional American football and basketball player.-Early life:Durdan was born in Arcata, California and attended Eureka High School, where he played running back on the high school football team... , Brad Ecklund Brad Ecklund Bradford Ecklund was a center in the AAFC and in the National Football League. He was chosen twice to play in the Pro Bowl. He was born in Los Angeles, California and died in Mount Holly Township, New Jersey.... , Bill "Earthquake" Enyart Bill Enyart William "Bill" "Earthquake" Donald Enyart is a former American football player who played for the Buffalo Bills from 1969–1970 and for the Oakland Raiders in 1971.-Early life:... , Dan Fouts Dan Fouts Daniel Francis Fouts is a retired Hall of Fame American football quarterback in the National Football League. Fouts played his entire professional career with the San Diego Chargers from 1973 through 1987... , Joe Francis Joe Francis (American football) Joseph Charles Alexander Francis is a former gridiron football quarterback.-High school career:Francis attended Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, Hawaii and starred in football.-College career:... , Russ Francis Russ Francis Russell Ross Francis , is a former professional football player who was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 1st round of the 1975 NFL Draft. He grew up in Hawaii. A 6'6", 242 lbs. tight end from the University of Oregon, Francis played in 13 NFL seasons. He retired temporarily in 1981, then... , Norman "Red" Franklin Red Franklin Norman C. "Red" Franklin was an American football running back who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1935–1937. He played college football at Oregon State University, earning All-American honors in 1933 . He played in 14 games over three seasons for the Dodgers. He was born in Hope, Rhode Island.... , Dave Grayson Dave Grayson David Lee Grayson is a former American football defensive back in the American Football League and the National Football League .-College career:... , Bobby Grayson Bobby Grayson Bobby Grayson was an American football player. He was a two-time consensus All-American player who led the Stanford University football team to three consecutive Rose Bowl Games from 1933 to 1935.... , Quentin Greenough Quentin Greenough Quentin Carl Greenough is a former American football player.-Football career:Greenough was born in Porterville, California and later moved to San Gabriel, California. He attended Alhambra High School, then enrolled at Oregon State College where he became the starting center... , Bob Grim, Chas "Shy" Huntington Shy Huntington -External links:... , Dick James Dick James (American football) Richard "Dick" Alwin James was an American football halfback and defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, New York Giants, and the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at the University of Oregon and was drafted in the eighth round of the 1956 NFL Draft... , Johnny Kitzmiller Johnny Kitzmiller John Wesley "Dutch" Kitzmiller was an American football player. He played college football at the University of Oregon and was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.... , Jake Leicht Jake Leicht Jacob Leicht was an American football halfback and defensive back in the All-America Football Conference for the Baltimore Colts. He played college football at the University of Oregon and was drafted in the tenth round of the 1946 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.-External links:... , Woodley Lewis Woodley Lewis Woodley Carl Lewis Jr. was an American football end, wide receiver and defensive back in the National Football League. He played eleven seasons for the Los Angeles Rams,the Chicago Cardinals, and the Dallas Cowboys... , Percy Locey Percy Locey Percy P. Locey was a college football player, a college football coach, and a college athletic director, the latter at Oregon State College from 1937-1947... , Neil Lomax Neil Lomax Neil Vincent Lomax is a former American football quarterback.-College career:Lomax was a standout college player at Portland State University, going from fifth-string freshman quarterback on partial scholarship to emergency starter to NCAA legend... , Howard Maple Howard Maple Howard Albert "Mape" Maple was a NFL player for the Chicago Cardinals in 1930 and a Major League Baseball catcher for the Washington Senators in 1932. He played for Oregon State University in college and is the only Oregon State alumni to play in both the NFL and the MLB.-External links:* -... , Bill McKalip Bill McKalip William 'Bill' Ward McKalip is a former American football end and half back who played four seasons in the NFL with the Portsmouth Spartans and later, the Detroit Lions.-College career:... , Mike Mikulak Mike Mikulak Michael Nicholas "Iron Mike" Mikulak was an American football fullback who played three seasons in the National Football League.-High school and college career:... , Chris Miller, Hal Moe Hal Moe Harold "Hal" W. Moe was an American college football player and assistant coach. He played and coached at Oregon State University, then known as Oregon Agricultural College... , Bill Morgan Bill Morgan (American football) Elmer William "Bill" Morgan was a professional American football player who played offensive lineman for four seasons for the New York Giants.... , Raymond "Butch" Morse Butch Morse Raymond Joseph "Butch" Morse was an American football end who played five seasons in the National Football League.-High school and college career:... , Jack "Mad Dog" O'Billovich, Jack Patera Jack Patera John Arlen "Jack" Patera is a former American football player and coach in the National Football League. He played for the Baltimore Colts, Chicago Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys. He was an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings. Patera was the first head... , Pete Pifer, George A. "Gap" Powell Gap Powell George A. "Gap" Powell was an American football player.-Early life:Powell grew up in Portland, Oregon and was one of the first 12 students to graduate from Franklin High School.-Football career:... , Steve Preece Steve Preece Steven "Steve" Packer Preece is a former professional football player, a defensive back in the NFL for 9 seasons, from 1969 to 1977.-Early life:... , Ahmad Rashad Ahmad Rashad Ahmad Rashād is an American sportscaster and former professional football player. An All-American running back and wide receiver from Oregon known as Bobby Moore, Rashad was the fourth overall pick in the 1972 NFL Draft, drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals... , Mel Renfro Mel Renfro Melvin Lacy "Mel" Renfro is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League who spent his entire fourteen-year career with the Dallas Cowboys.-High school:... , Reuben Sanders, Ade "Tar" Schwammel Ade Schwammel Adolphe "Ade" John Schwammel was an American football offensive tackle who played five seasons in the National Football League with the Green Bay Packers.-High school career:... , Vic Sears Vic Sears Victor Wilson Sears was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Oregon State University and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1941 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sears is a member of the NFL's... , Jim Shanley Jim Shanley (American football) Jim Shanley is a former halfback in the National Football League. He played for the Green Bay Packers.-References:... , George Shaw George Shaw (American football) George Howard Shaw was an American football quarterback who played seven seasons in the National Football League.-Early life:... , Bill Steers, Aaron Thomas Aaron Thomas Aaron Norman Thomas , is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants from 1961 to 1970.... , Norman Van Brocklin, Dave Wilcox Dave Wilcox David Wilcox is a former American football linebacker for the National Football League's San Francisco 49ers between 1964 and 1974. Wilcox was selected to play for seven Pro Bowls and was named All-NFL five times during his career... , John Witte, Len Younce Len Younce Leonard Alonzo Younce was an American football player and coach.-Playing career:Born in Dayton, Oregon, Younce attended Roosevelt High School in Portland and then played college football at Oregon State University... , Gary Zimmerman Gary Zimmerman Gary Wayne Zimmerman is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League. Zimmerman played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1986-1992 and for the Denver Broncos from 1993-1997. He was selected to the Pro Bowl 7 times and was an All-Pro selection 8 times... |
| Golf | Mary Budke, Bruce Cudd, Jerry Cundari, Bob Duden Bob Duden Robert W. Duden was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1950s and 1960s.A life-long resident of Portland, Oregon, Duden compiled a remarkable record in sectional golf competition... , Chandler Egan Chandler Egan Henry Chandler Egan was an American amateur golfer and golf course architect of the early 20th century.-Early life and college:... , Bob Gilder Bob Gilder Robert Bryan Gilder is an American professional golfer. He won six tournaments in his PGA Tour career and currently plays on the Champions Tour where he has ten wins.-Biography:... , Brian Henninger Brian Henninger Brian Hatfield Henninger is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. He has won two tournaments on the PGA Tour and three on the Nationwide Tour.... , Marian Herron, Peter Jacobsen Peter Jacobsen Peter Erling Jacobsen is an American professional golfer, who has played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. He has won seven events on the PGA Tour and two events on the Champions Tour, both majors.-Early years:... , Don Moe, Millard Rosenblatt, Oscar F. Willing Oscar F. Willing Oscar Fred "Doc" Willing was an American amateur golfer of the 20th century.-Early life:Willing was born in Sellwood, Oregon , and caddied and learned to play golf at the nearby Waverley Country Club... , Dick Yost, Grace DeMoss Zwahlen Grace DeMoss Grace DeMoss Zwahlen is a former competitive women's American amateur golfer from Oregon. One of the most successful female golfers from the Pacific Northwest, she was the first Pacific Northwesterner to be named to the prestigious United States Curtis Cup team in 1952 and 1954... |
| Gymnastics | Mary Ayotte-Law, Chari Knight, Joy Selig Petersen |
| Handball | Ed Grossenbacher, Ryan Grossenbacher, Jack Scrivens |
| Hockey | Andy Aitkenhead Andy Aitkenhead Andrew Aitkenhead was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender for the New York Rangers of the NHL... , Don Head Don Head Donald Charles Head is a former professional ice hockey player.-Amateur career:Head, a goaltender, played junior hockey for the Toronto Marlboros where he won the Dave Pinkney Trophy for outstanding goaltender in the 1952-53 season... , Art Jones Art Jones (ice hockey) Art Jones is a retired Canadian ice hockey centre who played most of his career in the Western Hockey League for the Portland Buckaroos.... |
| Karate | Tom Levak |
| Masters Athlete | Clive Davies, Robert "Pudgy" Hunt, Robert "Mac" MacTarnahan, Lavelle Stoinoff |
| Multi Sport Athlete | Claude Hines, Mel Krause Mel Krause Mel Krause was an American college baseball coach and player at the University of Oregon. He also played professional baseball in the Northwest League. Krause also played college basketball for Oregon and coached two different high school basketball teams to Oregon state basketball championships... , Dan Miles, Royce McDaniel, Steve Pauly |
| Officiating | Nate Jones, Howard Mayo |
| Rodeo | Larry Mahan Larry Mahan -Riding career:Mahan broke into professional rodeo at the age of 14. He won the title of World All-Around Rodeo Champion for five consecutive years from 1966 to 1970, and a sixth time in 1973... |
| Skiing | Gretchen Fraser Gretchen Fraser Gretchen Kunigk Fraser was an alpine ski racer. She was the first American to win an Olympic gold medal for skiing.... , Hjalmar Hvam Hjalmar Hvam Hjalmar P. Hvam was a competitive Norwegian-American Nordic skier and inventor of the first safety ski binding.-Early life:... , Bill Johnson Bill Johnson (skier) William Dean "Bill" Johnson is a former alpine ski racer with the U.S. Ski Team. He was the first American male to win an Olympic gold medal in alpine skiing, winning the downhill at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. Bill has 2 sons, named Tyler and Nick... , Jean Saubert Jean Saubert Jean Marlene Saubert was a competitive alpine skier from the United States. She won two medals in the 1964 Winter Olympics at Innsbruck, Austria. After graduating from college, Saubert become a teacher. She died in 2007.-Early life:Born in Roseburg, Oregon on May 1, 1942, Saubert grew up in... |
| Soccer | Clive Charles Clive Charles Clive Charles was a football player, coach and television announcer. Charles began his career with West Ham United and finished it in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He later coached at the high school, collegiate and international levels in the United States.-Player:Charles was born in London,... , Shannon MacMillan Shannon MacMillan -References:... |
| Softball | Margaret Dobson, Carolyn Fitzwater, Betty Evans Grayson, Erv Lind, Teri Mariani, Jackie Rice |
| Swimming and Diving | Jack Cody Jack Cody Jack Cody was an American swimming coach in Oregon. He coached at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon for more than 30 years, winning 3 national championships and producing 15 Olympic swimmers.-Early career:... , Brenda Helser Brenda Helser Brenda Helser de Morelos is a former competitive freestyle swimmer from the United States who won a gold medal in the 4×100 meter freestyle relay at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England.... , Louis "Hap" Kuehn Louis Kuehn Louis Edward "Hap" Kuehn was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal in the 3 m springboard competition. He went to college at Oregon State University.... , Nancy Merki Lees Nancy Merki Nancy Merki is a former competitive freestyle swimmer from the United States. Despite contracting polio at a young age, she went on to set numerous amateur swimming records in her career, most in her early teens, and went on to compete in the 400 meter freestyle at the 1948 Summer Olympics in... , Kim Peyton McDonald Kim Peyton Kim Marie Peyton McDonald was a competitive freestyle swimmer from Portland, Oregon in the 1970s and a Gold medalist for the United States at the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics... , Thelma Payne Thelma Payne Thelma R. Payne was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 she won the bronze medal in the 3 metre springboard competition.-External links:*... , Norman Ross Norman Ross Norman Ross was a swimmer from the United States notable for winning five events at the Inter-Allied Games in June, 1919, held at Joinville-Le-Pont near Paris and three gold medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. He set thirteen world records and held eighteen U.S... , Don Schollander Don Schollander Donald Arthur Schollander is a former Olympic swimmer for the United States. He won total of five gold medals and one silver medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics... , Della Sehorn Della Sehorn Della M. Thrasher Sehorn was a competitive breaststroke swimmer from the United States who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.-Early life:... , Carolyn Wood Carolyn Wood (swimmer) Carolyn Wood is a former competitive freestyle and butterfly swimmer from the United States who won a gold medal the 4×100m freestyle relay in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy... , Suzanne Zimmerman Suzanne Zimmerman Suzanne Winona Zimmerman is a former competitive backstroke swimmer from the United States who won a silver medal in the 100 meter backstroke at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England.... |
| Table Tennis | Judy Bochenski Hoarfrost |
| Tennis | Sam Lee Sam Lee (tennis) Sam Lee is a former NCAA champion tennis player.As a youth tennis player, Lee reached as high as #7 in the U.S. tennis rankings for players 15 and under. He attended Stanford University, and as a sophomore, won the 1933 NCAA Doubles Championship with partner Joe Coughlin... , Emery Neale, Jack Neer, Jonathan Stark Jonathan Stark Jonathan Stark is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career he won two Grand Slam doubles titles . Stark reached the World No. 1 doubles ranking in 1994.-Early life:Stark was born in Southern Oregon in the city of Medford on April 3, 1971... |
| Track and Field | Margaret Johnson Bailes Margaret Bailes Margaret Johnson Bailes is an American athlete who competed in the 100 and 200 meters.-Early life:Margaret Johnson Bailes was born in the Bronx... , Jim Bailey, Percy Bell, Wade Bell Wade Bell Charles Wade Bell is a former middle distance runner from the United States, who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's 800 metres event at the 1967 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada.-References:*... , Kelly Blair-LaBounty, Dyrol Burleson Dyrol Burleson Dyrol Jay Burleson is a retired middle-distance runner from the United States, who grew up in Cottage Grove, Oregon, United States.He now spends most of his time caring for his goats, llamas, and single alpaca.... , Rudy Chapa Rudy Chapa Rodolfo Chapa is a Mexican-American businessman who had a successful school career as a runner. He is the son of Mexican immigrants. His father Rodolfo Sr. came to the U.S. as a mechanic through the Bracero program... , Otis Davis Otis Davis For the baseball player, see Otis Davis Otis Crandall Davis is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics.... , Lance Deal Lance Deal Lance Earl Deal is a former American athlete who won a silver medal in the hammer throw in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He also competed in the 1988, 1992, and 2000 Summer Olympics.... , Bill Dellinger, Dick Fosbury Dick Fosbury Richard Douglas "Dick" Fosbury is one of the most influential athletes in the history of track and field. He completely revolutionized the high jump event, inventing a unique "back-first" technique, now known as the Fosbury Flop, adopted by almost all high jumpers today. His method was to sprint... , Alfred "A.C." Gilbert, Jim Grelle, Morgan Groth, Martin Hawkins Martin Hawkins Martin William Hawkins was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 110 metre hurdles.He competed for the United States in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the 110 metre hurdles where he won the bronze medal.A track star at the University of Oregon, Hawkins later... , Ralph Hill Ralph Hill Ralph Anthony Hill was an American long distance runner.Hill studied at the University of Oregon when competing in the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles on the 5000 m. In an exciting race on Aug 5 1932, he came in second behind Lauri Lehtinen, with each runner recording a time of 14.30,0... , Joni Huntley Joni Huntley Joni Luann Huntley is an American athlete who won the bronze medal in the women's high jump event at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.... , Harry Jerome Harry Jerome Henry "Harry" Winston Jerome, was a Canadian track and field runner. He was the grandson of John Howard, a railway porter who represented Canada in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Dave Johnson, Dan Kelly, H. W. Kerrigan Herbert Kerrigan Herbert William Kerrigan was an American athlete who competed mainly in the high jump.He was born in Portland, Oregon and died in San Francisco.... , Ed Moeller, Dan O'Brien Dan O'Brien Daniel Dion O'Brien is a former American decathlete. He was deemed one of the best decathlon athletes of the 1990s, winning an Olympic gold medal after winning three consecutive world titles.... , Steve Prefontaine Steve Prefontaine Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine was an American middle and long-distance runner. Prefontaine once held the American record in the seven distance track events from the 2,000 meters to the 10,000 meters... , Mack Robinson, Alberto Salazar Alberto Salazar Alberto Salazar is an American marathon runner of the 1980s. Born in Cuba, Salazar emigrated to the United States with his family. They ultimately moved to Wayland, Massachusetts, where Salazar competed in track and field in high school... , Mary Slaney, Forrest Smithson Forrest Smithson Forrest Custer Smithson was an American athlete, winner of 110 m hurdles at the 1908 Summer Olympics.... , Les Steers, Neil Steinhauer, Grant Swan, Jerry Tarr Jerry Tarr Gerald LaVern Tarr is a former collegiate and professional American football player who played in one AFL season for the Denver Broncos. Tarr was also a successful college track and field athlete.... , George Varoff George Varoff George Dimitri Varoff was an American pole vaulter.-Early life:Varoff was born in Hawaii to Ukrainian immigrants and grew up in San Francisco, where he competed for Balboa High School... , Mac Wilkins Mac Wilkins Maurice "Mac" Wilkins is an American athlete, who competed mainly in the discus throw. He was born in Eugene, Oregon.... |
| Trap Shooting | Frank Troeh Frank Troeh Frank Merlin Troeh is a former Olympian who won a silver and a gold medal in trap shooting for the United States at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium.... |
| Volleyball | Lynda Johnson |
| Wrestling | Ron Finley, Les Gutches Les Gutches Les Gutches is an American former amateur wrestler and coach. His accomplishments include winning the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation's best college wrestler in 1996, becoming the National Collegiate Athletic Association champion in the 177 lb... , Jess Lewis Jess Lewis Jess Lewis is a retired amateur wrestler and American football player who played in the National Football League for the Houston Oilers in 1970. Jess was at one time addicted to speed and crystal methanphetamines... , Chester Newton Chester Newton Chester William Newton was an Olympic wrestler for the United States. He won a silver medal in the featherweight... , Robin Reed Robin Reed Robin Reed is considered among the greatest amateur wrestlers in the history of the sport. Throughout his career he never lost a wrestling match, official or unofficial, to anyone at any weight class... , Rick Sanders Richard Sanders (wrestler) Richard Sanders was an Olympic wrestler from the United States. He won a silver medal in both the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games, the flyweight division, and the 1972 Munich Olympic Games in Germany in the bantamweight division. Both medals were won in freestyle wrestling... |
| Special Contribution to Sports | Ormond Bean, Rocky Benevento, Bob Blackburn, Morris "Bucky" Buckwalter Bucky Buckwalter Morris "Bucky" Buckwalter is a former National Basketball Association coach and executive, as well as a former coach in the American Basketball Association.Buckwalter grew up in La Grande, Oregon, and played high school basketball at La Grande High School... , Jack Elder, John Eggers, Harry Glickman Harry Glickman Harry Glickman is a retired journalist, promoter, and sports executive. He was one of the founders of the Portland Trail Blazers, and was the team's president from 1987 to 1994.-Early career:... , L.H. Gregory, Leo Harris Leo Harris Leo A. Harris was an American athlete, coach, and renowned athletic director. He played college football at Stanford University, coached football and basketball at Fresno State College, and was the first athletic director for the University of Oregon, bringing success to a financially troubled... , Tinker Hatfield Tinker hatfield Tinker Haven Hatfield is the renowned designer of many of Nike's most popular and innovative athletic shoe designs, including the Air Jordan III through Air Jordan XV, the twentieth anniversary Air Jordan XX, the final numbered Air Jordan, the XXIII, the 2010 and other athletic sneakers including... , Robert A. Hudson, Dwight Jaynes Dwight Jaynes Dwight Jaynes is a journalist and sportswriter in Portland, Oregon. He was a sports columnist with The Oregonian newspaper for several years. In 2001, he left to write a column in the fledgling Portland Tribune and to do a daily radio show for KPAM, a talk radio station owned by the same company as... , Jimmy Jones, Murray Kemp, Philip H. Knight, Knott Street Boxing Club, Dorothea Lensch, Al Lightner, Joe Loprinzi, Anna Maria Lopez, Multnomah Athletic Club Multnomah Athletic Club The Multnomah Athletic Club is a private social club and athletic club in Portland, Oregon, United States.Founded in 1891, the club has expanded greatly from its beginnings. It now fills two buildings totaling , making it the largest indoor athletic club in the world... , Candi Murray, Bob Newland Bob Newland Robert Vaughn Newland is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 1971 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-References:... , Nike Inc., G.P. "Jerry" O'Malley, George Pasero, Pendleton Round-Up Pendleton Round-Up The Pendleton Round-Up is a rodeo held in Pendleton, Oregon, United States, during the second full week of September each year, since 1910. The rodeo brings roughly 50,000 people every year to the city of Pendleton... , Chuck Richards, Rube Ross, Harold Taylor, Tournament Golf Foundation, Rolla Vollstedt, George Yerkovich |
Teams
The Hall of Fame has also inducted these teams:- 1917 University of Oregon Rose Bowl Champions1916 Oregon Ducks football team-Schedule:...
- 1938–39 Oregon "Tall Firs" Basketball Team1938–39 Oregon Ducks men's basketball teamThe 1938–39 Oregon Ducks men's basketball team was a Division I college basketball team that represented the University of Oregon. The Ducks, coached by Howard Hobson, played in the Pacific Coast Conference and compiled a 29–5 won–loss record in regular and postseason competition...
- 1942 Oregon State Rose Bowl Champions1941 Oregon State Beavers football teamThe 1941 Oregon State Beavers football team represented Oregon State College in the 1941 college football season. The Beavers ended this season with eight wins and two losses. They were the Pacific Coast Conference champions and won the 1942 Rose Bowl over Duke. Because of the Japanese attack on...
- 1944 Lind-Pomeroy Amateur Softball Association World ChampionsAmateur Softball AssociationThe Amateur Softball Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1933 with a tournament held in Chicago that was organized by Leo Fischer and Michael J. Pauley. The following year the 1934 National Recreation Congress recognized the ASA. ...
- 1948 University of Oregon FootballOregon Ducks footballThe Oregon Ducks football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Oregon located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The team competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Football Bowl Subdivision and is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. Known as the Ducks, the...
- 1948–49 Oregon State Basketball1949 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentThe 1949 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 8 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 18, 1949, and ended with the championship game on March 26 in Seattle, Washington...
- 1958 Drain Black Sox National Baseball Congress ChampionsNational Baseball CongressThe National Baseball Congress of Wichita, Kansas is an organization of 15 amateur and semi-professional baseball leagues operating in the United States and Canada...
- 1960–61 Portland BuckaroosPortland BuckaroosThe Portland Buckaroos was the name of several professional ice hockey teams based in Portland, Oregon.-PCHL/NWHL era :The first incarnation of Portland Buckaroos played their home games at the Portland Ice Arena. The Buckaroos initially played in the four-team Pacific Coast Hockey League from...
- 1962 University of Oregon Track Team
- 1962–63 Oregon State Men's Basketball Team1963 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentThe 1963 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 25 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball in the United States. It began on March 9, 1963, and ended with the championship game on March 23 in Louisville,...
- 1964 Oregon Track & Field
- 1964 Erv Lind Softball Amateur Softball Association World ChampionsAmateur Softball AssociationThe Amateur Softball Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1933 with a tournament held in Chicago that was organized by Leo Fischer and Michael J. Pauley. The following year the 1934 National Recreation Congress recognized the ASA. ...
- 1965–66 Oregon State Men's Basketball TeamOregon State Beavers men's basketballThe Oregon State Beavers men's basketball program, established in 1901, is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of the Oregon State University Beavers. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference. The team is coached by Craig...
- 1966 Linfield Baseball NAIA Champions
- 1967 Oregon State Football1967 Oregon State Beavers football teamThe 1967 Oregon State Beavers football team represented Oregon State University in the 1967 NCAA college football season. The Beavers ended this season with seven wins, two losses, and a tie. The Beavers scored 187 points and allowed 137 points...
- 1969 Contractor's, Inc. American Legion Baseball National ChampionsAmerican Legion BaseballAmerican Legion Baseball is a variety of amateur baseball played by teenage boys in 50 states in the USA. More than five thousand teams participate each year. The American Legion Department of South Dakota established the program in 1925 at Milbank, South Dakota...
- 1976–77 Portland Trail Blazers1976–77 Portland Trail Blazers seasonThe 1976-77 season was the seventh for the Portland Trail Blazers 7th season in the National Basketball Association . The revamped Blazers would end up getting off to a terrific start winning 22 of their first 29 games....
- 1980–81 Oregon State Men's Basketball TeamOregon State Beavers men's basketballThe Oregon State Beavers men's basketball program, established in 1901, is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of the Oregon State University Beavers. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference. The team is coached by Craig...
- 1982, 1984, 1986, and 2004 Linfield Football National Champions