Photo of Leon Fabre  *

Leon Fabre *Leon Fabre *

Photo of Leon Fabre  *
School: Franklin Graduation Year: Coach

Year Inducted: 1983

Sports Played: Coach, Wrestling, Gymnastics

High School Honors:

Post High School Career: Coached many of the greatest wrestlers in Oregon history, plus many other coaches and personalities. EXAMPLES: Robin Reed (Franklin HS) – Olympic champion, National champion at three weight classes; Virg Cavagnaro (Benson HS) – Olympic champion; Cy Mitchell – Multnomah Athletic Club wrestling coach; Howard Hobson, Chappie King, Mel Blanc. At Lincoln HS he coached world famous gymnastics group and body builders.

More Inductees from this School:

Photo of John Harding

John HardingJohn Harding

Franklin ~ 1974 ~ Football: 2-year letter winner; Team Captain as Senior and PIL East Division Running Back. Wrestling: 2-year letter winner; City Champion at 148 lbs. Baseball: 3-year letter

Photo of Mike Tierney

Mike TierneyMike Tierney

Franklin ~ 1989 ~ 3 Cross Country letters, PIL Cross Country Champion as a Senior. 4 Track & Field letters; 800m Champion in PIL record-setting time and State Champion as a