| School: Madison | Graduation Year: 1975 |
Year Inducted: 2014
Sports Played: Football, Wrestling, Track and Field
High School Honors: 3-year letter winner in football, as a senior, All-PIL, All-Metro, All-State, Madison’s defensive player of the year, Prep Coach Athlete Magazine All-American; and Shriners (North) All-Star game. 3-year letter winner in track & field. Undefeated PIL shot put champion as junior and senior; undefeated discus champ as senior, fifth in State in shot put as a senior; Madison’s outstanding field man junior & senior year; School record holder in discus; Discus Relay with Greg Shewbert and Jon Inglis still have PIL and Madison records. Who’s Who in Oregon Track & Field sophomore through senior years. PIL Team champions in ’74 and ’75. 2-year letter winner in wrestling,
Post High School Career: University of Oregon, football (1975-1979); Semi-Pro football for 2 teams, including Portland Thunderbirds; competed in try-outs for NFL, CFL, and USFL teams. Volunteer Asst. coach for pony league baseball and middle school football.
Commentary:
Athletics played a huge role in my life. It taught me sportsmanship and discipline, not just in sports, but in real life also. I know that God, Jesus, family, parents, and some friends were huge influences as well. Also, some of my teachers and coaches, such as Bill Franzke, Bill Wiitala, Warren Bolin, Jim Webb, Roger Clark, Gary Walls, Bob Doan, and Don Gassaway, etc.,etc…. I just want to say “thank you” to all of the above mentioned and not mentioned for all of your support and encouragement, for I am truly honored to be a member of the PIL Hall of Fame.