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MIKE RILEY – COACHING
Long before Mike Riley (b. Jul 6, 1953) was big man on campus at Corvallis High School, he knew he wanted to become a football coach. That desire came from watching his father Bud beginning his own coaching career in Wallace, Idaho. After Bud moved the family to become an assistant at Oregon State, Mike..Read More
RICK ADELMAN – COACHING
Rick Adelman (b. Jun 16, 1946) was present at the beginning and, again, at one of the greatest heights of Portland Trail Blazers basketball. Adelman, the player, was selected by the Blazers in the 1970 expansion draft and played three seasons for the young franchise. His Portland averages of 28 minutes, 10 points and four..Read More
MIKE CLOPTON – COACHING
It is no surprise that good coaches create more good coaches in their wake. Mike Clopton (b. Dec 7, 1946) was fortunate in his youth to be surrounded by Portland’s rich baseball scene which would lead to a 38-year career as a very successful high school head coach. Mike was a product of Jack Dunn’s..Read More
Dave Gasser – Coaching
The best coaches are the best teachers. That’s the 34-year coaching legacy of Dave Gasser (b. Nov 18, 1951). A baseball life that has touched generations at four Oregon high schools. Gasser grew up in the Eastside hot bed of Portland baseball, surrounding Madison High School. He watched the Senators win state championships in the..Read More
Dennis Erickson – Coaching
Dennis Erickson (b. Mar. 24, 1947) has spent 47 years of his life coaching football. His best work may very well be the 4 seasons as head coach of the Oregon State Beavers. His college career was already full of turnarounds and successes at Idaho, Wyoming, Washington State and two National Championships at the University..Read More
Thurman Bell – Coaching
“THERE’S NO SCHOOL LIKE OLD SCHOOL.” THAT’S THE PHILOSOPHY THAT KEPT THURMAN BELL (b. Apr 10, 1943) ON A WINNING PATH THROUGH 45 SEASONS AS HEAD COACH AT ROSEBURG HIGH SCHOOL. HIS 332 CAREER VICTORIES ARE THE SECOND MOST OF ANY OREGON HIGH SCHOOL COACH BUT THEY ARE THE MOST AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF..Read More
Brad Smith – Coaching
In a state filled with great coaches whom are also great teachers, no one has done more to elevate the game of women’s basketball than former Oregon City High School Coach Brad Smith (b. Dec 16, 1952). The numbers speak for themselves. 26 seasons as head coach or co-head coach. 626 wins. 10 state championships...Read More
Mike Bellotti – Coaching
(Born December 21, 1950) Mike Bellotti helped guide the University of Oregon football program from a consistent bowl participant to a national title contender in his three decades with the program. Born in 1950, Bellotti played tight end and receiver at UC Davis in the early 70s, then graduated into a role as assistant coach..Read More
Mike Doherty – Coaching
When Mike Doherty (b. Oct 30, 1936) finally retired in 2013, he stepped aside from a basketball coaching career that extended into his 60s, snagged three state titles and reached 850 victories at nine schools. He retired as the winningest coach in Oregon in any sport, and was named National Coach of the Year in..Read More
Barry Adams – Coaching
A true Oregonian, Barry Adams graduated from Lake Oswego High School and Western Oregon University, where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball, and track. After college, Adams took his degree and guided kids in the classroom, teaching history, economics, and government, all while building his reputation as one of the most highly regarded high..Read More