Two years after having won the program’s first national title, the Ducks won their second with a dominating performance, nearly doubling second-place San Jose State in points, 70-40. And, as in 1962, they did it at Hayward Field. Harry Jerome was among the holdovers from the ‘62 champions, winning the 100-yard final, and finishing third..Read More
With the skillful coaching of Lois Williams, the backing of Erv Lind, and the players’ determination and positive chemistry, the 1964 Erv Lind Florists marched with authority to the Amateur Softball Association World Championship in Orlando, Florida. The florists won five straight, including four shutouts pitched by Jackie Rice: 4-0 over Topeka, 1-0 over Orange,..Read More
Beaver fans can argue for days about the greatest football team in school history but the 1962 Oregon State squad had it all. Civil war winner, bowl game champion and the Heisman Trophy presented to the great Terry Baker. OSU was a football independent in the early 60’s, left out of a league after the..Read More
The 1962-63 Oregon State Beavers reached the NCAA Final Four in men’s basketball. The Beavers were coached by the legendary Slats Gill, who was assisted by Paul Valenti. The team compiled a 22-9 season record that included its Final Four losses to Cincinnati and Duke. Team members were Mel Counts, Terry Baker, Steve Pauly, Frank..Read More
The University of Oregon men’s track and field team officially christened its tradition of excellence by winning its first NCAA Track and Field championship in front of a hometown crowd in 1962. Jerry Tarr won the 120 hurdles and 440 hurdles, Harry Jerome won the 220 hurdles, Dyrol Burleson won the mile and six other..Read More