(Nov. 25, 1904 – Apr. 26, 1986) Pennsylvanian, John Kitzmiller had his heart set on a football career at West Point and was particularly impressed with Army coach John McEwan. Just when Kitzmiller was about to enter West Point, McEwan was lured to the head coaching position at Oregon. Without hesitation, Kitzmiller followed him and the two brought the Ducks into national prominence. McEwan and Kitzmiller shared a warm sense of humor, which bonded the two, and together they led the Ducks to national prominence. Kitzmiller was given the nickname the “Flying Dutchman” for his spectacular tackles for his size at 165lb and 6ft. The Dutchman scored 14 touchdowns over his college career. While on line, 1928-1930, the Ducks had a 23-7 record, two of the games were lost because Kitzmeller had a broken foot. He was awarded the 2 time All-Pacific Coast Conference defensive back and offensive back. During his senior year he earned the 2nd-team All-American honors.

After U of O, Kitzmiller played one season as fullback in 1931 with the NY Giants. He returned to University of Oregon as an assistant football coach from 1932-1935. When WWII rolled around, Kitmiller served a tour in India as a captain in the U.S. Army Air Force and returned to Oregon again to establish his own manufacturing company in the Williamette valley. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1969 the University of Oregon Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992, and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1980. Kitzmiller died in Oregon in 1986.