Basketball

Basketball

1980
Aug 31

Jim Loscutoff – Basketball

Jim Loscutoff

(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..Read More

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John Dick – Basketball

John Dick

(Nov. 9, 1918 – Sep. 22, 2011) As a basketball player and later well-decorated member of the U.S. Navy, John Dick represented the state of Oregon with a level of athletic skill and professional honor worthy of being remembered for all-time. Born in 1919, Dick grew up in The Dalles as part of an athletic..Read More

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Ed Lewis – Basketball

Ed Lewis

(1910-11 – 2005-06) Ed Lewis made his mark on basketball at Oregon State from 1931-33, setting scoring records while leading the Beavers to their first Pacific Coast Conference title. Lewis grew up in Portland and led Washington High School, coached by Eldon Jenne, to the state championship in 1928 and tournament semifinals in 1929. He..Read More

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Ephraim “Red” Rocha – Basketball

Ephraim "Red" Rocha

(Sep. 18, 1923 – Feb. 13, 2010) Ephraim “Red” Rocha helped put Oregon State on the basketball map as a standout player at both the college and professional levels before having a noteworthy career as a college coach. Born in Hilo, Hawaii in 1923, Rocha grew to be 6-foot-9, but played most of his career..Read More

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Lauren “Laddie” Gale – Basketball

Lauren "Laddie" Gale

(Apr. 22, 1917 – Jul. 29, 1996) Lauren “Laddie” Gale played his way from Oakridge into state and national sports history through a standout basketball career at the University of Oregon, leading the Ducks in scoring on their way to the 1939 NCAA title. Born in 1917, Gale grew to be 6-foot-4 as a senior..Read More

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Dave Gambee – Basketball

Dave Gambee

(born Apr. 16, 1937) Dave Gambee went from Corvallis to a 12-year career in the NBA. Born in Portland, he grew up in Corvallis and played at Oregon State as a 6-foot-6 forward from 1956-58. As a junior and senior, he was named an All-American, and helped the Beavers tie for the Pacific Coast Conference..Read More

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Urgel “Slim” Wintermute – Basketball

Urgel "Slim" Wintermute

(Jul. 9, 1917 – Oct. 1977) Urgel Wintermute earned the nickname “Slim” thanks to his lean 6-foot-8 frame, and earned his way into Oregon lore thanks to his role in the University of Oregon’s NCAA Championship team of 1939. Born in 1917, Wintermute grew up in Longview, Washington, and was recruited to Eugene by incoming..Read More

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Bob Anet – Basketball

Bobby Anet

(Aug. 11, 1917 – Jul. 25, 1981) Robert “Bobby” Anet earned a spot in Oregon’s sporting lore through a standout career at both Astoria High School and the University of Oregon, where he captained the “Tall Firs” team that won the 1939 NCAA title. Born in 1917, Anet attended Astoria High and helped the Fishermen..Read More

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Algot “Swede” Westergren – Basketball

Algot Swede Westergren

Algot “Swede” Westergren played three seasons at the University of Oregon, where he helped the squad to a combined 57-13 record, and was named All-Pacific Coast Conference at guard each season, 1924-27. Westergren grew up in Astoria and led the Fishermen to the state tournament in 1922 and ’23. They lost in the title game..Read More