Richard “Dick” Alwin James (May 22, 1934 – June 28, 2000) played 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. He set..Read More
(Nov. 25, 1904 – Apr. 26, 1986) Pennsylvanian, John Kitzmiller had his heart set on a football career at West Point and was particularly impressed with Army coach John McEwan. Just when Kitzmiller was about to enter West Point, McEwan was lured to the head coaching position at Oregon. Without hesitation, Kitzmiller followed him and..Read More
(Aug. 2, 1919 – May 18, 1992) Jake Leicht is one of the football program’s stars of the 1940s, who didn’t start his career in Eugene until age 26. Born in North Dakota in 1919, Leicht reached the Ducks in 1945 as a 60-minute player, starring as a halfback, kick returner and defensive back. In..Read More
Woodley Carl Lewis, Jr. (June 14, 1925 – December 29, 2000) played end, wide receiver, and defensive back in the National Football League. He played eleven seasons for the Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Cardinals, and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the University of Oregon. In 1948, he was a teammate of Norm Van..Read More
Percy P. Locey (November 28, 1894 – August 1981) was a player, coach, and a college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at the University of Denver from 1932 to 1935. He was the athletic director at Oregon State College from 1937 to 1947. Locey was inducted into the Oregon State University..Read More
(Dec. 2, 1912 – Jun. 4, 1999) “Iron Mike” played only three seasons for the University of Oregon football team, but left a lasting impression enough to warrant Hall of Fame status. Mikulak grew up in Minnesota, and moved to Eugene to play for the Ducks in 1931-33. He started at fullback in ‘32 and..Read More
Harold W. Moe (March 28, 1910 – May 26, 2001) Born in Spokane, Washington, Moe went on to attend Oregon Agricultural College, now Oregon State University, where he played halfback on the school’s football team from 1929 to 1932. Upon the conclusion of his career at Oregon State, he played one season in the National..Read More
(born May 5, 1941) From the heart of Portland to the Willamette Valley and onto national success at the highest level, Terry Baker remains the state’s most decorated player for having won the Heisman Trophy while at Oregon State. And, he played basketball, too. Born in 1941 in Minnesota, Baker played football, basketball and baseball..Read More
(Nov. 12, 1930 – Jun 5, 2007) Sam Baker played his way into the state’s memory as a halfback at Oregon State and then place-kicker in the National Football League. Born in 1930, Baker grew up in Corvallis and had a standout athletic career at the school, helping the Spartans win the 1948 state championship..Read More
(Oct. 18, 1928 – May 22, 2013) Bill Austin turned his experience at Oregon State into a distinguished career in the National Football League as both a player and coach. Born in 1928, Austin grew up in San Pedro, Calif., and reached Oregon State as a 16-year-old. He played offensive lineman for the Beavers for..Read More