(Nov. 10, 1904 – Mar. 10, 1981) John Warren built the Astoria High basketball program into a state power, helped coach the University of Oregon to the 1939 NCAA title and earned the nickname “Honest John” during a three-decade coaching career at the school. Born in LaGrande in 1904, Warren excelled as an athlete in..Read More
Jack Dunn (born May 31, 1929) is a sports legend in Oregon after coaching baseball for 39 years. He retired in 1994 from Portland State University after 20 straight winning seasons. At PSU, Dunn compiled a record of 630 wins against 439 losses (.589) as the head mentor. He never had a losing season at..Read More
Joe Etzel (b. Jun 20, 1938) began his athletic career as a little league pitcher, moving on to Columbia Prep, and Central Catholic High Schools, before entering the University of Portland where he starred in baseball, and holds the school pitching win percentage record. The Pilots made the NCAA regionals in 1957 and 1958, and..Read More
(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