Coaching
Coaching
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Bill Hayward – Coaching
(Jul. 2, 1868 – Dec. 14, 1947) Bill Hayward left an indelible mark on the University of Oregon, the state of Oregon and the U.S. Olympic Track and Field teams during five decades of coaching. Born in Detroit, Mich., in 1868, Hayward grew up in Canada and was an all-around athlete in wrestling, boxing, hockey,..Read More
Len Casanova – Coaching
(Jun. 12, 1905 – Sep. 30, 2002) Len Casanova served as the head football coach at Santa Clara University (1946-1949), where he played from 1923-1926, the University of Pittsburgh (1950), and the University of Oregon (1951-1966) compiling a career college football record of 104-94-11. Casanova was also the head baseball coach at Santa Clara from..Read More
Amory “Slats” Gill – Coaching
(May 1, 1901 – Apr. 5, 1966) Amory “Slats” Gill will forever be remembered for his tenure as basketball coach at Oregon State, which eventually caused the school to rename its gym after him. Born in Salem in 1901, Gill earned his nickname at age 12 due to his slight frame, which caused a friend..Read More
Howard Hobson – Coaching
(Jul. 4, 1903 – Jun. 9, 1991) Among the coaches at the University of Oregon, Howard Hobson ranks as one of the greatest for his pioneering style and for leading the 1939 “Tall Firs” to the inaugural NCAA men’s basketball championship. Born in 1903, Hobson grew up in Portland and graduated from Franklin High, having..Read More