(1915 – 1975) Joe Huston played his college football at the University of Oregon in the 1930’s and his love of the game led to a distinguished coaching career. His career consisted of 21 total years of high school and college coaching. He coached football at Bend, Roosevelt, and Grant High Schools before moving on to Lewis & Clark College in 1947. His 1946 Grant team won the State Football Championship.

In 18 seasons as head coach at Lewis & Clark, his teams had a record of 100-52-7. The 1950 and 1963 teams were both undefeated. He was twice named NAIA District Two Coach of the Year. He was runner-up for the NAIA Football Coach of the Year in 1963. After stepping down from coaching in 1964, Joe was the Athletic Director until his retirement in 1972.