(Feb. 4, 1930 – Dec. 1, 2015) “Jungle Jim” Loscutoff carried the University of Oregon banner to the heights of the pro game by winning seven NBA titles with the Boston Celtics.

Loscutoff grew up in San Francisco, graduating from Palo Alto High in 1948. He didn’t reach Oregon for two years, but developed into a 6-foot-5 standout forward at Oregon from 1951-55. He was named team MVP in 1955.

Although Oregon had just one winning season with Loscutoff on the roster, the Boston Celtics selected him fourth overall in 1955 and he played with the team for nine seasons, during which the team won seven NBA titles.

Following his retirement, Loscutoff became a teacher and then coach at Boston State College. He was inducted to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class in 1980.