Tommy Prothro coached football at Oregon State from 1955 through the 1965 Rose Bowl game. The Beavers lost the New Years Day bowl game to Michigan by a score of 34-7.
Dick Fosbury attended OSU from 1965-1969 and is remembered today as the inventor of the "Fosbury Flop" high jump technique. He won two national championships and an Olympic gold medal while revolutionizing the sport with his innovative approach to jumping higher.
Standing at left in the grey suit is OSU President John Byrne. At center, placing an item into a time capsule, is Oregon Senator Mark Hatfield. At right, wearing a hard hat, is Vice Provost for Research George Keller.
This meet, against the University of Oregon, was the first to be run on a new course at Corvallis’ Avery Park. Although the UO edged out OSU on this occasion, the Beavers went on to a tie for sixth place at the NCAA Championships.