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.
When Jeff Doyle was 26 years old he played his first game in the big leagues on September 13, 1983, with the St. Louis Cardinals. He went in the 6th Round (136th) in the 1977 baseball draft. He played from 1975-1977.
Home Game, Caption from Stater: "Whether he was at first base, in the outfield, pitching, or hitting, David Brundage was the catalyst for Oregon State's success in 1986. Brundage was named OSU's MVP and was named to numerous all-star teams after he helped the Beavers place third at regionals. He was drafted by and signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, thus ending his collegiate baseball career." Published in the June 1986 Oregon Stater, page 31 (v. 20, no. 4).
Photo was used in the 1967 Beaver Yearbook, page 246. Ralph Coleman coached his last baseball team in 1966. He coached the Beavers for 36 years with a career record of 566 wins and 317 losses. His teams earned 8 Northern Division titles and a 6th place finish in the NCAA in 1952.
Home Game, Lute Barnes receives a throw from Steve Crow to start a double play against Washington. Bob Beall , wearing jersey number 5, is the first baseman. Photo was used in the 1969 Beaver Yearbook, page 229.