Baseball

1980

Aug 31

Joe Gordon – Baseball

(Feb. 18, 1915 – Apr. 14, 1978) Joe Gordon, who grew up at Portland’s Jefferson High and had a standout baseball career at the University of Oregon, and a Hall of Fame career during 11 seasons as a second baseman with New York and Cleveland of the American League. Gordon played baseball, football, ran track..Read More

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Wes Schulmerich – Baseball

(Aug. 21, 1901 – Jun. 26, 1985) Born in Hillsboro in 1901, Wes Schulmerich was a multi-talented athlete credited with being the first player from Oregon State University to reach the Major Leagues, where he played for four seasons. In later years, he became one of the school’s most visible fans, and was inducted into..Read More

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Johnny Pesky – Baseball

(Feb. 27, 1919 – Aug. 13, 2012) Johnny Pesky played his way from downtown Portland into the hearts of Boston Red Sox fans around the world as a scrappy infielder, loyal coach and colorful commentator whose name will forever be part of Fenway Park. Born in Portland in 1919, Pesky grew up just blocks from..Read More

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Johnny Pesky – Baseball

Aug 31

Carson “Skeet” Bigbee – Baseball

(Mar. 31, 1895 – Oct. 17, 1964) Carson Bigbee, born in 1895, grew up in Lebanon and played baseball at the University of Oregon before beginning a standout career in the Major Leagues. Bigbee played part of just one season for the Ducks, 1915, before turning professional. He reached the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1916 at..Read More