John Thomas played from 1951-1953 and was from Newark, New Jersey. He was part of the "Kasberger Pipeline". He also played football, and was later an OSU assistant football coach.
Portland Freshman Bill Gassaway, Beavers' designated hitter, was one of the bright spots for a team that had its hitting problems. Photo was used in the Oregon Stater, April 1979, vol.13 no.3, page18.