(Feb. 26, 1926 – Jan. 28, 2011) Ken Carpenter had one of the more memorable pro careers of any Oregonian, playing in the NFL, the CFL and in the first year of the AFL. Born in Seaside in 1926, Carpenter grew to be 6-foot, 195 pounds and played running back from 1946-49 at Oregon State,..Read More
(Nov. 4, 1904 – Jan. 21, 1986) Jules “Zuck” Carlson played his way through The Dalles and Oregon State into a professional career in the early days of the Chicago Bears. Born in 1904, Carlson grew up in The Dalles and played center and guard at Oregon State from 1926-28. The Beavers were 16-6-1 in..Read More
(Dec. 8, 1914 – Sep. 22, 1981) During his high school and college football days, Bobby Grayson became one of the West Coast’s greatest players, helping create a dynasty at both Jefferson High and then playing a key role in three teams that reached the Rose Bowl while at Stanford University. Born in Portland in..Read More
(Born October 21, 1978) A true hometown hero, Joey Harrington has been front and center in the Oregon sports world for nearly two decades and always proud to call Portland home. It was meant to be. The son and grandson of former collegiate quarterbacks, Harrington would blossom as a signal-caller at Central Catholic High School…Read More