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Bill McKalip – Football
“Wild Bill” McKalip (Jun. 5, 1907 – Jul 11, 1993) played at Oregon State from 1928-30, had four successful seasons in the NFL, and then returned to Corvallis as an assistant coach. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1907, McKalip played halfback at OSU, helping the Beavers to a combined 18-10 record, including a 25-13 upset..Read More
Pete Pifer – Football
(born Dec. 10, 1944) Pete Pifer ran for 1,000 yards twice while at Oregon State and finished his career as the school’s all-time leading rusher. Pifer played at OSU from 1964-66, and was the first back to run for 1,000 yards, which he accomplished as a junior and senior. Pifer earned a spot in the..Read More
Bob Grim – Football
(born May 8, 1945) Bob Grim played a key role in helping Oregon State reach the 1965 Rose Bowl and then played 11 years in the NFL. Born in 1945, Grim grew up in Red Bluff, California, and moved to Oregon State as a 6-foot halfback and kick returner. As a sophomore, Oregon State tied..Read More
Steve Preece – Football
(born Feb. 15, 1947) Steve Preece quarterbacked the Oregon State Beavers for three nationally ranked seasons from 1966-1968. The Beavers were 14-5-1 in his final two seasons. He earned All-Coast and All Pac-8 honors. Preece led the Beavers to their “Giant Killer” 7-3 season in 1967, with wins over top ranked USC, Purdue, and a..Read More
Ahmad Rashad – Football
(born Nov. 19, 1949) Ahmad Rashad played his way into the hearts of Oregonians as a standout running back and receiver for the University of Oregon, as a receiver in the NFL, and then as a broadcaster on NBC. Born in Portland in 1949, Rashad grew up in Tacoma, Wash., under his birth name, Bobby..Read More
Bob Berry – Football
(Mar 10, 1942 – Apr 19, 2023) Bob Berry thrilled fans at Hayward Field as the second great quarterback for the University of Oregon, and played 11 years in the National Football League. Born in 1942, Berry grew up in San Jose, Calif., and was recruited by Len Casanova to where he played three seasons..Read More
Emery Barnes – Football
(Dec. 15, 1929 – Jul. 1, 1998) Emery Barnes created a legacy as an athlete and social leader in both Oregon and Canada that will last. Born in 1929, Barnes was raised in Louisiana and then Oregon, where he played football and ran track and field at Jefferson High School. He set the state high..Read More
Mel Renfro – Football
(born Dec. 30, 1941) Mel Renfro established himself as a standout in high school, college and with a Hall of Fame career in the National Football League. Born in Houston in 1941, Renfro grew up in Portland and attended Jefferson High, where he starred in football and track and field. With Renfro catching passes from..Read More
Dave Wilcox – Football
(Sep 29, 1942 – Apr 19, 2023) Dave Wilcox played his way from eastern Oregon into the National Football League Hall of Fame as an intimidating lineman and linebacker. Born in 1942, Wilcox grew up in Vale and graduated in 1960 having led the Vikings to three state title games, with wins in ’58 and..Read More
John Witte – Football
(Jan. 29, 1933 – Mar. 17, 1993) John Witte made a name for himself as a standout lineman on Oregon State’s 1957 Rose Bowl team as well as a national-caliber wrestler. Witte played under coach Kip Taylor in 1951-52 before joining the military during the Korean War. He returned to play under Tommy Prothro and..Read More