This list of Oregon State University athletes includes graduates, non-graduate former students and current students of Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...

 who are notable for their achievements within athletics, sometimes before or after their time at Oregon State. Other alumni can be found in the list of Oregon State University alumni; notable administration, faculty, and staff can be found on the list of Oregon State University faculty and staff. All intercollegiate sports team

Team sport

A team sport includes any sport which involves players working together towards a shared objective. A team sport is an activity in which a group of individuals, on the same team, work together to accomplish an ultimate goal which is usually to win. This can be done in a number of ways such as...

s at Oregon State are called the Oregon State Beavers

Oregon State Beavers

The Oregon State Beavers is a name shared by all sports teams at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. The Beavers are part of the Pacific-12 Conference . Oregon State's mascot is Benny the Beaver...

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Baseball

Name	Attended	Notability	Reference
Scott Anderson Scott Anderson (baseball) Scott Richard Anderson is a former professional Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Texas Rangers in , the Montreal Expos in , and the Kansas City Royals in .-High school and college career:...	1981–1984†	Major League Baseball Major League Baseball Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...  (MLB) pitcher Pitcher In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...  in 1987, 1990, & 1995
Andy Baldwin Andrew Baldwin (baseball) Andrew Scott Baldwin is a professional baseball pitcher. He was originally drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth Round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft. Baldwin's uncle, John Hiller, was a relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.-College:Baldwin attended Texas A&M University and...	2003–2004†	Minor league Minor league baseball Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...  pitcher for the Rochester Red Wings Rochester Red Wings The Rochester Red Wings are a minor league baseball team based in Rochester, New York. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins major-league club. The Red Wings play in Frontier Field, located in downtown Rochester.The Red Wings were an...
Brian Barden Brian Barden Brian David Barden is an American professional baseball infielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball. He has played as a second baseman, third baseman, and shortstop.-Early life:...	2000–2002†	MLB infielder Infielder An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...  from 2007–2010 and current Nippon Professional Baseball infielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp Hiroshima Toyo Carp The are a professional baseball team in Japan's Central League. The team is primarily owned by the Matsuda family, led by , who is a descendant of Mazda founder Jujiro Matsuda. Mazda is the largest single shareholder , which is less than the portion owned by the Matsuda family . Because of that,...
Lute Barnes Lute Barnes Luther Owens Barnes is a former professional baseball second baseman and shortstop who played Major League Baseball for the New York Mets from -. Barnes attended college at Oregon State University. He was drafted by the Mets in the 21st round of the 1969 amateur draft.-External links:* - Lute...	1967–1969†	MLB player from 1972–1973
Darwin Barney Darwin Barney Darwin James Kunane Barney is a Major League second baseman currently playing for the Chicago Cubs...	2005–2007†	MLB second baseman Second baseman Second base, or 2B, is the second of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that player's team. A second baseman is the baseball player guarding second base...  for the Chicago Cubs Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
Bob Beall Bob Beall Robert Brooks Beall is a former professional American baseball player who played Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates in...	1968–1970†	MLB player in 1975, 1978–1980
Dallas Buck Dallas Buck Dallas Buck is a Minor League Baseball player and former All-American baseball pitcher who played for the Oregon State Beavers of Oregon State University in college...	2004–2005†	Minor league pitcher for the Carolina Mudcats Carolina Mudcats The Carolina Mudcats are a minor league baseball team based in the eastern suburbs of Raleigh, North Carolina. The team, which plays in the Carolina League, are the Single-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians major-league club beginning in 2012.-History:...
Jamie Burke Jamie Burke James Eugene Burke is a Major League Baseball catcher, who is currently a free agent. He attended Oregon State University, where along with baseball he also played for the school's football team playing the position of kicker.-Minor League Journeyman, 1993 to 2003:Burke was originally drafted by...	1992–1993†	MLB player in 2001, 2003–2005, & 2007–2010.
Mitch Canham	2004–2007†	Minor league catcher Catcher Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...  for the Midland RockHounds Midland RockHounds The Midland RockHounds are a minor league baseball team based in Midland, Texas, USA. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics major league club. The RockHounds play in Citibank Ballpark, located in Midland. Opened in 2002, the stadium seats...
Ed Coleman Ed Coleman (baseball) Parke Edward Coleman is a former professional baseball player who played Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1932–1935 and the St. Louis Browns from 1935–1936...	1924†	MLB outfielder Outfielder Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...  from 1932–1936
Ralph Coleman Ralph Coleman Ralph O. Coleman was a college baseball coach at Oregon State University for 35 years.-Early life:Coleman was born in Canby, Oregon in 1895 and graduated from Canby High School... ‡	1918†	Oregon State Beavers baseball Oregon State Beavers baseball The Oregon State Beavers baseball team represents Oregon State University in NCAA Division I college baseball. The team participates in the Pacific-10 Conference. They are currently coached by Pat Casey and assistant coaches Marty Lees, David Wong, and Pat Bailey. They play home games in Goss...  head coach from 1923–1928, 1930–1931, & 1938–1966
Jeff Doyle Jeff Doyle (baseball) Jeffrey Donald Doyle is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He was drafted out of Oregon State University by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 6th round of the 1977 amateur draft, and played for the Cardinals in .On September 13, 1983 Doyle made his major league debut as a pinch hitter at...	1975–1977†	MLB second baseman in 1983
Glenn Elliott	1940–1942†	MLB pitcher from 1947–1949
Jacoby Ellsbury Jacoby Ellsbury Jacoby McCabe Ellsbury ; born September 11, 1983) is an American professional baseball center fielder with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball....	2003–2005	MLB outfielder for the Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... , 2007 MLB champion, 2011 MLB All-Star Major League Baseball All-Star Game The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the "Midsummer Classic", is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by a combination of fans, players, coaches, and managers... , & the first Native American Native Americans in the United States Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...  of Navajo Navajo people The Navajo of the Southwestern United States are the largest single federally recognized tribe of the United States of America. The Navajo Nation has 300,048 enrolled tribal members. The Navajo Nation constitutes an independent governmental body which manages the Navajo Indian reservation in the...  descent to reach the Major Leagues
Ken Forsch Ken Forsch Kenneth Roth Forsch is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Forsch graduated from Hiram Johnson High School and played in college ball at Oregon State University through the 1967-1968 seasons. While at Oregon State University, he was an active member in Beta Theta Pi fraternity...	1967–1968†	MLB pitcher from 1970–1986 & two-time MLB All-Star
Cole Gillespie Cole Gillespie Cole B. Gillespie is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He is from Portland, Oregon....	2004–2006†	MLB outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
Kevin Gunderson Kevin Gunderson Kevin Gunderson is a Minor League Baseball pitcher who played for the Oregon State Beavers of Oregon State University before being drafted by the Atlanta Braves.-College career:...	2004–2006†	Minor league pitcher for the Frisco RoughRiders Frisco RoughRiders The Frisco RoughRiders are currently the Class AA affiliate of the Texas Rangers major league baseball club. The team plays in the Texas League, assigned to the South Division. Prior to 2003, the franchise was based in Shreveport, Louisiana, and were known as the Shreveport Captains...
Don Johnson	1932†	MLB player from 1943–1948 & two-time MLB All-Star
Eddie Kunz Eddie Kunz Edward Cory Kunz is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres.-Early life and amateur career:Kunz was born in Portland, Oregon. He attended Parkrose High School, where he played football, basketball, and baseball...	2005–2007†	MLB pitcher for the San Diego Padres San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
John Leovich John Leovich John Joseph Leovich was an American professional baseball catcher. He was born in Portland, Oregon. He played college baseball and college football for Oregon State University, and was a letterman in football in 1939 and 1940, and in baseball in 1940.In college, Leovich played in the first-ever...	1940†	MLB catcher in 1941
Steve Lyons Steve Lyons (baseball) Stephen John Lyons is a former Major League Baseball player and a television sportscaster. He is of French and Irish descent, and currently resides in Hermosa Beach, California....	1979–1981†	MLB player from 1985–1993 & current television sportscaster Sportscaster In sports broadcasting, a commentator gives a running commentary of a game or event in real time, usually during a live broadcast. The comments are normally a voiceover, with the sounds of the action and spectators also heard in the background. In the case of television commentary, the commentator...
Mark McLemore Mark McLemore (pitcher) Mark Steven McLemore is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Florida Marlins organization.He was drafted in the 4th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft out of Oregon State University...	2000–2002†	MLB pitcher in 2007
Jonah Nickerson Jonah Nickerson Jonah S. Nickerson is a former minor league pitcher. Nickerson played for the 2006 College World Series-winning Oregon State Beavers, and was named the Most Outstanding Player.-Early life:...	2004–2006†	2006 College World Series 2006 College World Series The 2006 College World Series was held June 16-26 in Omaha, Nebraska; it was the 60th College World Series and the 57th series held in Omaha. Eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having advanced through a 64-team bracket to play at historic Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium...  Most Outstanding Player & current Minor league pitcher for the Erie SeaWolves Erie SeaWolves The Erie SeaWolves are a minor league baseball team based in Erie, Pennsylvania. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball club....
Jorge Reyes	2007–2009†	2007 College World Series 2007 College World Series The 2007 College World Series was held from June 15–24, in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met at Rosenblatt Stadium after having played their way through a 64-team bracket. This was the 61st College World Series overall, and the 58th to be held in Omaha.Oregon State...  Most Outstanding Player & current Minor league pitcher for the San Antonio Missions San Antonio Missions The San Antonio Missions are a minor league baseball team based in San Antonio, Texas. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres major-league club. The Missions play in Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium, located in San Antonio...
Wes Schulmerich Wes Schulmerich Edward Wesley Schulmerich was an American Major League Baseball player from the state of Oregon. A native of the state, he played baseball and football at what is now Oregon State University where he participated in three sports. On the football team, he played three positions and earned the...	1925–1927†	MLB outfielder from 1931–1934
Mike Stutes Michael Stutes Michael Christopher Stutes is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies.Stutes is a graduate of Lake Oswego High School in 2004, where he was a classmate of basketball player Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves...	2005–2008†	MLB pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
Mike Thurman Mike Thurman Michael Richard Thurman is a former professional baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball for the Montreal Expos from 1997–2001 and for the New York Yankees in 2002...	1992–1994†	MLB pitcher from 1997–2002
Chris Wakeland Chris Wakeland Christopher Robert Wakeland is a former professional baseball player who played Major League Baseball, appearing in ten games for the Detroit Tigers in...	1995–1996†	MLB right fielder Right fielder A right fielder, abbreviated RF, is the outfielder in baseball or softball who plays defense in right field. Right field is the area of the outfield to the right of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound...  in 2001
Jim Wilson Jim Wilson (first baseman) - External links :*...	1980–1982†	MLB player in 1985, 1989
Trevor Wilson Trevor Wilson (baseball) Trevor Kirk Wilson , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1988–1993, 1995, and 1998....	1985	MLB pitcher from 1988–1993, 1995, 1998
Bob Wolcott Bob Wolcott Robert William Wolcott is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners , Arizona Diamondbacks , and Boston Red Sox . He also played for the Kintetsu Buffaloes in Japan in ....	2005–?	MLB pitcher from 1995–1999

Basketball

Name	Attended	Notability	Reference
Brent Barry Brent Barry Brent Robert Barry is an American former professional basketball player. The , shooting guard was selected out of Oregon State University by the Denver Nuggets with the 15th overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft, but was traded shortly after to the Los Angeles Clippers.Barry played professionally...	1990–1995	National Basketball Association National Basketball Association The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...  (NBA) shooting guard Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...  for the San Antonio Spurs San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association .... , 1996 Slam Dunk Contest Slam Dunk Contest The Slam Dunk Contest is an annual National Basketball Association competition held during the NBA All-Star Weekend. The contest was inaugurated by the American Basketball Association at its All-Star Game in 1976 in Denver, the same year the slam dunk was legalized in the NCAA...  winner, and 2005 & 2007 NBA champion
Vic Bartolome Vic Bartolome Victor Bartolome is an American former National Basketball Association player. He played in college for Oregon State University, and was drafted in the 6th round of the 1970 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. He played in 38 games for the Warriors through the 1971-72 season...	1967–1970†	NBA center Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...  from 1971–1972
Lew Beck Lew Beck (basketball) Lewis William Beck, Jr. was an All-American college basketball player who was captain of the United States Olympic basketball team that won the Gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics...	?–1947	1948 Summer Olympics 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...  gold medalist as a member of the United States men's national basketball team
Corey Benjamin Corey Benjamin Corey Dwight Benjamin is an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1998-2003. He graduated from Fontana High School in Fontana, California, then played college basketball for Oregon State University, and was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 1998...	1996–1998†	NBA guard from 1998–2003
Ricky Berry Ricky Berry Ricky Alan Berry was an American professional basketball player in the NBA for the Sacramento Kings....	1983–1984†	NBA power forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...  from 1988–1989
Ray Blume Ray Blume Bernard Ray Blume is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for Oregon State University.He was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the 2nd round of the 1981 NBA Draft....	1977–1981†	NBA guard from 1981–1982
Fred Boyd Fred Boyd Freddie L. Boyd is a retired American National Basketball Association player whose career lasted from 1972–1978.He played in college for Oregon State University, and was drafted in the first round of the 1972 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.Boyd played in 327 career games over six seasons for...	1969–1972†	NBA guard from 1972–1978
Jay Carty Jay Carty Jay J. Carty Jr. is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for Oregon State University, and was selected by the St. Louis Hawks in the 6th round of the 1962 NBA Draft. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA for 28 games.-External links:*...	1959–1962†	NBA power forward from 1968–1969
Lester Conner Lester Conner Lester Allen Conner is a former assistant coach for the NBA Indiana Pacers, and is a former American professional basketball player, who played for numerous NBA teams...	1980–1982†	NBA point guard Point guard Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...  from 1982–1995
Mel Counts Mel Counts Mel Grant Counts is a retired American basketball player who was in the NBA from 1964 to 1976. He was on the United States Olympic basketball team that won the gold at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He played in college for Oregon State University and was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1964...	1961–1964†	NBA center from 1964–1976, 1965 & 1966 NBA champion, & 1960 Summer Olympics 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held from August 25 to September 11, 1960 in Rome, Italy...  gold medalist as a member of the United States men's national basketball team
Chelle Flamoe Chelle Flamoe Chelle Flamoe is a former women's basketball player who is best known for playing in college for the Oregon State Beavers, and later for playing on the U.S. Women's Basketball Olympic team. -College:...	1986–1989†	Former member of the United States women's national basketball team United States women's national basketball team The United States women's national basketball team are the defending Olympic champions in women's basketball. The team is composed of some of the top American players in the WNBA and the women's college game....
Gary Freeman Gary Freeman (basketball) Gary C. Freeman is a former NBA player from 1970-1971. He played in college for Oregon State University and was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 1970 NBA Draft and by the Virginia Squires in the 1970 ABA Draft.Freeman played in 11 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers and 41...	1967–1970†	NBA power forward from 1970–1971
Dave Gambee Dave Gambee Dave Gambee is a former NBA player.He graduated from Corvallis High School in Corvallis, Oregon, and played college basketball at Oregon State University. Gambee was drafted by the St...	1955–1958†	NBA small forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...  from 1958–1970 & 1967 NBA champion
Slats Gill Slats Gill Amory Tingle "Slats" Gill was a men's basketball and baseball coach at Oregon State University.-Early life:Gill was born in Salem, Oregon, the youngest of eight children. His father died when he was a child. His nickname "Slats" was given to him at age 12. Gill was swimming in a local pond one... ‡	1920–1924	Former head coach of the Oregon State Beavers baseball & men's basketball teams and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member
A. C. Green A. C. Green A.C. Green, Jr., is a retired American NBA basketball player who played in more consecutive games than any other player in NBA and ABA history. With 1,192 straight games played, he earned the nickname "Iron Man". He played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat...	1981–1985†	NBA power forward from 1985–2001, one-time NBA All-Star National Basketball Association All-Star Game The National Basketball Association staged its first All-Star Game in the Boston Garden on March 2, 1951. From that year on, the game has matched the best players in the Eastern Conference with the best players in the Western Conference.... , 1987, 1988, & 2000 NBA champion, & holds the NBA record for consecutive games played at 1,192
Swede Halbrook Swede Halbrook Harvey Wade "Swede" Halbrook was an American former NBA player who played from 1960-1962. He played in college for Oregon State University, and at 7 ft 3 in , was at the time the tallest player to ever play college basketball.-High school career:Swede Halbrook played high school basketball at...	1953–1956†	NBA center from 1960–1962
Scott Haskin Scott Haskin Scott Russell Haskin is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the 1st round of the 1993 NBA Draft. Haskin played one season in the NBA for the Pacers, appearing in 27 games and averaging 2.0 ppg. He played collegiately at Oregon State...	1988–1993†	NBA power forward from 1993–1994
Jim Jarvis Jim Jarvis Jim Jarvis is a retired American basketball player. A point guard, Jarvis played collegiately at Oregon State University, where he helped the Beavers win the NCAA West Regional championship in 1963 and earn their first Final Four appearance.He was drafted by the San Francisco Warriors of the...	1962–1965†	NBA guard from 1967–1969
Steve Johnson Steve Johnson (basketball) Clarence Stephen "Steve" Johnson is a retired American professional basketball player, who played for numerous teams. He played the power forward and center positions...	1976–1981	NBA center from 1981–1991 and holds the National Collegiate Athletic Association National Collegiate Athletic Association The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...  (NCAA) men's basketball records for career field goal percentage, single season field goal percentage, field goal percentage as a junior and senior, and is tied for the single game field goal percentage record (12+ field goals attempted)
Tanja Kostic Tanja Kostic Tanja Kostic is a Swedish women's basketball player of Serbian origin best known for playing with the Oregon State Beavers from 1993-1996.-Early life:...	1992–1996†	Consensus All-America All-America An All-America team is an honorary sports team composed of outstanding amateur players—those considered the best players of a specific season for each team position—who in turn are given the honorific "All-America" and typically referred to as "All-American athletes", or simply... n as a member of the Oregon State Beavers Oregon State Beavers The Oregon State Beavers is a name shared by all sports teams at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. The Beavers are part of the Pacific-12 Conference . Oregon State's mascot is Benny the Beaver...  women's basketball team in 1996 and Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) Player of the Year in 1995 and 1996
John Mandic John Mandic John J. Mandic was an NBA player who played from 1948-1950. He played in college for Oregon State University. He played in 56 games for the Indianapolis Jets, 3 games for the Baltimore Bullets, and 22 for the Washington Capitols over the 1948-49 and 1949-50 seasons.-External links:* - John...	1939–1942†	NBA small forward from 1948–1950
Carol Menken-Schaudt Carol Menken-Schaudt Carol Menken-Schaudt is a former American basketball player from Jefferson, Oregon who won a gold medal on the U.S. team at the 1984 Summer Olympics....	1978–1981†	1984 Summer Olympics 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...  gold medalist as a member of the United States women's national basketball team
José Ortiz José Ortiz José Rafael Ortiz , better known as Piculín or Picu, is a retired Puerto Rican professional basketball player...	1985–1987†	NBA power forward from 1988–1990 and former member of the Puerto Rico national basketball team Puerto Rico national basketball team The Puerto Rico men's national basketball team represents Puerto Rico in international basketball competitions such as the Olympics, the World Championship, and the Americas Championship...
Gary Payton Gary Payton Gary Dwayne Payton is a former American professional basketball point guard. He is best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics, and holds Seattle franchise records in points, assists, and steals...	1986–1990†	NBA point guard from 1990-2007, nine-time NBA All-Star, two-time All-NBA First Team member, 2006 NBA champion, and 1996 1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....  & 2000 Summer Olympics 2000 Summer Olympics The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...  gold medalist as a member of the United States men's national basketball team
Loy Petersen Loy Petersen Loy M. Petersen is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association from 1968–1970. A guard, he played in college for Oregon State University, and was drafted in the second round of the 1968 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls...	1965–1968†	NBA guard from 1968–1970
Mark Radford Mark Radford Mark Jeffrey Radford is an American former National Basketball Association player who played from 1981–1983. He played in college for Oregon State University, and was drafted in the third round of the 1981 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics...	1977–1981†	NBA guard from 1981–1983
Felicia Ragland	1998–2002†	Women's National Basketball Association Women's National Basketball Association The Women's National Basketball Association is a women's professional basketball league in the United States. It currently is composed of twelve teams. The league was founded on April 24, 1996 as the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association...  (WNBA) player from 2002–2005
Red Rocha Red Rocha Ephraim J. "Red" Rocha was a professional basketball player and coach.-Basketball:...	1944–1947†	NBA center from 1947–1957, two-time NBA All-Star, 1955 NBA champion, & former head coach of the Detroit Pistons Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...  and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Hawaii Rainbow Warriors The University of Hawaii Warriors, University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, or University of Hawaii Rainbows are the team names of the men's sports programs at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa....  men's basketball team
Lonnie Shelton Lonnie Shelton Lonnie Jewel Shelton is a retired American National Basketball Association player who played from 1976-1985. He played college basketball for Oregon State University. Shelton was drafted by the Memphis Sounds of the American Basketball Association in 1975 but elected to stay in college...	1973–1973†	NBA small forward from 1976–1986 & 1979 NBA champion
Charlie Sitton Charlie Sitton Charles E. "Charlie" Sitton is a retired American basketball player.-Oregon State career:A 6' 8" forward, he played high school basketball at McMinnville High School and college basketball for Oregon State from 1981 to 1984. As a freshman, Sitton was a member of the last Oregon State team to...	1980–1984†	NBA small forward from 1984–1985

Football (American)

Name	Attended	Notability	Reference
Al Afalava Al Afalava Al Afalava is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played in college for Oregon State University. He played high school football at Kahuku High & Intermediate School in Kahuku, Hawai'i.-External...	2005–2008†	NFL safety for the Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
James Allen James Allen (American football) James Deshaune Allen is an American football linebacker in the National Football League who is currently a free agent and played most recently for the New Orleans Saints.-Early life:Allen was born and raised in Portland, Oregon...	1998–2001†	National Football League National Football League The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...  (NFL) linebacker Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...  for the New Orleans Saints New Orleans Saints The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
Derek Anderson Derek Anderson (American football) Derek Matthew Anderson is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...	2001–2004†	NFL quarterback Quarterback Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...  for the Carolina Panthers Carolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...  and one-time Pro Bowl Pro Bowl In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League . Since the merger with the rival American Football League in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football Conference against those... er
Fred Anderson	1973–1975†	NFL defensive lineman from 1978–1982
Juddy Ash Juddy Ash Julian Samuel "Juddy" Ash was a professional football player who played in the National Football League. He played only one year in the NFL, during the 1926 season for the Los Angeles Buccaneers.-References:**...	1918, 1922†	NFL guard Guard (American football) In American and Canadian football, a guard is a player that lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team....  in 1926
Bill Austin Bill Austin William Lee Austin is a former American football player and coach in the National Football League, having played for the New York Giants for seven seasons and served as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1966 to 1968.Bill played for Oregon State University in college, earning All-Coast...	1945–1948†	NFL player from 1949–1950, 1953–1957 and former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...  & Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
Sam Baker	1950–1952†	NFL player in 1953, 1956–1969
Terry Baker Terry Baker For the Canadian football player of the same name see Terry Baker .Terry Wayne Baker is a former quarterback for the Oregon State University football team. He played for them through the 1960-1962 seasons. He is most notable for winning the 1962 Heisman Trophy and playing the Final Four in the...	1960–1962†	1962 Heisman Trophy Heisman Trophy The Heisman Memorial Trophy Award , is awarded annually to the player deemed the most outstanding player in collegiate football. It was created in 1935 as the Downtown Athletic Club trophy and renamed in 1936 following the death of the Club's athletic director, John Heisman The Heisman Memorial...  winner, 1962 Maxwell Award Maxwell Award The Maxwell Award is presented annually to the collegiate American football player judged by a panel of sportscasters, sportswriters, and National Collegiate Athletic Association head coaches and the membership of the Maxwell Football Club to be the best football player in the United States. The...  winner, 1962 Sportsman of the Year Sportsman of the Year Since its inception in 1954, Sports Illustrated magazine has annually presented the "Sportsman of the Year" award to "the athlete or team whose performance that year most embodies the spirit of sportsmanship and achievement." Both Americans and non-Americans are eligible, though in the past the... , NFL player from 1963–1965, and College Football Hall of Fame College Football Hall of Fame The College Football Hall of Fame is a hall of fame and museum devoted to college football. Located in South Bend, Indiana, it is connected to a convention center and situated in the city's renovated downtown district, two miles south of the University of Notre Dame campus. It is slated to move...  member
Nick Barnett Nick Barnett Nicholas Alexander Barnett is an American Football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. A graduate of Fontana A.B...	1999–2002†	NFL linebacker for the Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
Ted Bates Ted Bates (football player) Ted Douglas Bates is a former American football linebacker. He played in the National Football League from 1959-1963. He played college football at Oregon State University and was drafted in the 5th round of the 1959 NFL Draft by the Chicago Cardinals...	1956–1958†	NFL linebacker from 1959-1962 and American Football League American Football League The American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...  (AFL) player in 1963
Gil Bergerson Gil Bergerson Charles Gilbert "Gil" Bergerson was an American football player who played in the National Football League from 1932 to 1936. He played college football for Oregon State University and played for three NFL teams in 39 games over 4 seasons....	1930–1931†	NFL player from 1932–1936
Yvenson Bernard Yvenson Bernard Yvenson Bernard [EVAN-son] is a professional Canadian football running back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2008...	2005—2007†	Running back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Winnipeg Blue Bombers The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded... . Ranks 6th on the list of most rushing yards in Pac-10 history
Johnny Blancone	1931–1933†	NFL running back Running back A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...  in 1936
Dennis Boyd	1973–1976†	NFL lineman from 1977–1979, 1981–1982
Jerome Boyd Jerome Boyd Jerome Anthony Boyd, Jr. is an American football safety for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was signed by the Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Oregon.-Oakland Raiders:Boyd was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent...	1981–1982†	NFL linebacker in 1983
Darrick Brilz	1983–1986†	NFL offensive lineman from 1987–1998
Brandon Browner Brandon Browner Brandon Browner is a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football league.-High school career:Browner was a Prep Star West All-Region and All-Valley Mission League selection at Sylmar High School as a senior. He also earned Mission League MVP honors. As a junior, Browner played at...	2003–2004†	NFL cornerback Cornerback A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...  in 2005 and current free agent Free agent In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
Matt Bryant Matt Bryant Steven Matt Bryant is an American football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Frankfurt Galaxy as a street free agent in 2002...	?–?	NFL placekicker Placekicker Placekicker, or simply kicker , is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points...  for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
Mike Burke	?–?	NFL player in 1974
Vern Burke Vern Burke Vernon "Vern" Eugene Burke is a former American football tight end who played five seasons in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, and the New Orleans Saints.-High school career:...	1962–1963†	NFL tight end Tight end The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...  from 1965–1967
Victor Butler Victor Butler Victor Butler is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State...	2005-2008†	Linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
Reggie Bynum Reggie Bynum Reginald Deshain "Reggie" Bynum is a former professional American football Wide Receiver in the National Football League. He was the 9th round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 NFL Draft, playing Wide Receiver there in 1986....	1982–1985†	NFL wide receiver Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...  in 1987
John Cadwell	1959†	AFL offensive guard in 1961
Zuck Carlson Zuck Carlson Jules Ed "Zuck" Carlson was a former American football offensive lineman who played for the Chicago Bears from 1929-1936. He played in 3 title games, winning the championship twice in 1932 and 1933....	1926–1928†	NFL player from 1929–1936
Calvin Carlyle	1998–2000, 2002†	Current cornerback free agent
Ken Carpenter	1946–1949†	1955 Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy The Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy is a trophy awarded to the Canadian Football League West Division's Most Outstanding Player, chosen from the nominees from each team in the division...  winner, 1955 Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy The Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy is a Canadian Football League trophy, given to the top scorer in the West Division. Unlike other CFL trophies, there is no East Division counterpart....  winner, NFL player from 1950–1953, Canadian Football League Canadian Football League The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....  (CFL) player from 1954–1959, & AFL player in 1960
Pat Chaffey Pat Chaffey Pat Chaffey is a former American football running back who played for the Atlanta Falcons in 1991 and for the New York Jets from 1992–1993. He played college football at Oregon State University, and played in 31 games over three seasons in the NFL. He graduated from North Marion High School in...	1986, 1988–1989†	NFL running back from 1991–1993
Herman Clark Herman Clark Herman Piikea Clark is a former American football guard who played for the Chicago Bears in 1952 and from 1954–1957. He played college football at Oregon State University, and played in 52 games over five seasons for the Bears.-External links:*...	1949–1951†	NFL player in 1952, 1954–1957
Jim Clark	1949–1951†	NFL player from 1952–1953
George Conn George Conn George Conn was an American soccer player who spent twelve seasons with the Kearny Scots in the American Soccer League. During those twelve seasons, the Scots won five league titles . In 1939, he was part of an ASL All Star team which played the Scottish national team during its tour of North...	1916†	NFL running back in 1920
José Cortéz José Cortéz (football) José Antonio Cortéz is an American football placekicker who last played for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League during the 2005 season.-College career:...	1997–1998†	NFL placekicker from 1999–2006 and current free agent
Rick Cunningham	?–?	NFL player in 1990, 1992–1998
Herschel Currie	1992–1993†	NFL cornerback in 1994
Kyle DeVan Kyle DeVan Kyle DeVan is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Oregon State....	2004–2007†	Offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
John Didion John Didion John Lawrence Didion is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints from 1969 to 1974...	1966–1968†	NFL player from 1969–1974
Ken Dow Ken Dow Kenneth William Dow was an American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Oregon State University and was drafted in the sixteenth round of the 1941 NFL Draft....	1938–1940†	NFL running back in 1941
Don Durdan Don Durdan Donald Edgar Durdan was a professional American football and basketball player.-Early life:Durdan was born in Arcata, California and attended Eureka High School, where he played running back on the high school football team...	1939–1941†	All-America Football Conference All-America Football Conference The All-America Football Conference was a professional American football league that challenged the established National Football League from 1946 to 1949. One of the NFL's most formidable challengers, the AAFC attracted many of the nation's best players, and introduced many lasting innovations...  (AAFC) player from 1946–1947
Ron East Ron East Ronald Allan East is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League from 1967 to 1977. He played for Oregon State University and Montana State University in college following his completion of service to the United States Marine Corps.Ron East was the fifth defensive...	1964–1965†	NFL defensive lineman from 1967–1973, 1975–1977
Scott Eaton	1966†	NFL player from 1967–1971
Dwan Edwards Dwan Edwards Dwan Edwards is an American football defensive end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State.-Early years:Edwards attended Columbus High School in Columbus,...	2000–2003†	NFL defensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens Baltimore Ravens The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
Keith Ellison Keith Ellison (football) Keith Ellison is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State.-Early years:...	2004–2005†	NFL linebacker for the Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
Bill Enyart Bill Enyart William "Bill" "Earthquake" Donald Enyart is a former American football player who played for the Buffalo Bills from 1969–1970 and for the Oakland Raiders in 1971.-Early life:...	1966–1968†	AFL player in 1969 and NFL player from 1970–1971
David Etherly David Etherly David L. Etherly is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Oregon State University and Portland State University....	?–?	NFL cornerback in 1987
Tim Euhus Tim Euhus Tim Euhus is an American football tight end currently in free agency. He was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...	2000–2003†	NFL tight end from 2004–2006 and current free agent
Paul Evensen	1942, 1946–1947†	AAFC guard in 1948
Harry Field Harry Field Harry Nuuanu Field was an American football offensive tackle who played for the Chicago Cardinals from 1934–1936. He played college football at Oregon State University. He played in 34 games over three seasons for the Cardinals...	1932–1933†	NFL tackle from 1934–1936
Roman Fortin Roman Fortin Roman Brian Fortin is a former NFL player from 1991-2000. He played center, guard, offensive tackle, tackle, and tight end through the course of his career. He was the quarterback for his high school team at Ventura High School...	1985†	NFL player from 1991–2000
Joe Francis	1955–1957†	NFL quarterback from 1958–1959
Red Franklin Red Franklin Norman C. "Red" Franklin was an American football running back who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1935–1937. He played college football at Oregon State University, earning All-American honors in 1933 . He played in 14 games over three seasons for the Dodgers. He was born in Hope, Rhode Island....	1932–1934†	NFL running back from 1935–1937
Rocky Freitas Rockne Freitas Rockne Crowningburg "Rocky" Freitas is a former American Football offensive tackle who played for the Detroit Lions and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an eleven-year career that lasted from 1968 to 1978 in the National Football League....	1964, 1966†	NFL offensive lineman from 1968–1978
Jack Gotta Jack Gotta Jack Gotta is a former professional football player, coach, and general manager.Gotta played Tight End at Oregon State in 1952 and Hamilton Air Force Base from 1954-1956. He signed with the Cleveland Browns in 1956, but was cut and played with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football...	1951–1952†	CFL tight end from 1957–1964 & head coach of the Ottawa Rough Riders Ottawa Rough Riders The Ottawa Rough Riders were a Canadian Football League team based in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1876. One of the oldest and longest lived professional sports teams in North America, the Rough Riders won the Grey Cup championship nine times. Their most dominant era was the 1960s and 1970s, a...
DeLawrence Grant DeLawrence Grant DeLawrence Grant, Jr. is a former linebacker in the NFL.-Pro career:Grant was selected by the Raiders in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft and has played five years for them...	1999–2000†	NFL defensive end Defensive end Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...  from 2001–2005 and current free agent
Bill Gray Bill Gray (football player) William Robertson Gray, Jr. was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Southern California and Oregon State University and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1947 NFL Draft.-Reference:*...	1942–1946†	NFL guard from 1947–1948
David Gray	?–?	NFL cornerback in 1979
Quentin Greenough Quentin Greenough Quentin Carl Greenough is a former American football player.-Football career:Greenough was born in Porterville, California and later moved to San Gabriel, California. He attended Alhambra High School, then enrolled at Oregon State College where he became the starting center...	1940–1941†	Former center for the Oregon State Beavers football team and 1941 All-America All-America An All-America team is an honorary sports team composed of outstanding amateur players—those considered the best players of a specific season for each team position—who in turn are given the honorific "All-America" and typically referred to as "All-American athletes", or simply... n
Bob Grim Bob Grim (football player) Robert Lee Grim is a former American football player in the National Football League who played from 1967–1977. He played high school football at Red Bluff High School and college football at Oregon State University. In 1964, as a sophomore, he started at left end for the Beavers, helping to...	1964–1966†	NFL player from 1967–1977 and one-time Pro Bowler
Harry Gunner	1966–1967†	AFL player from 1968–1969 and NFL player in 1970
Johnny Hackenbruck	1937–1939†	NFL tackle in 1940
Bill Halverson	1930–1941†	NFL tackle in 1942
Craig Hanneman Craig Hanneman Craig Lewis Hanneman is a former American football player who played in the National Football League from 1972 to 1975. He played in college for Oregon State University and played for two NFL teams in 52 games over 4 seasons....	1968–1970†	NFL defensive lineman from 1972–1975
Jeff Hart	1972–1974†	NFL player from 1975–1976, 1979–1983
Mike Hass Mike Hass Mike Hass is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...	2002–2005†	2005 Fred Biletnikoff Award Fred Biletnikoff Award The Fred Biletnikoff Award has been presented since 1994 to America's top college football receiver by the TQC Foundation, Inc. , an independent not-for-profit organization which created the award in 1994 and has sponsored it since...  winner
Armon Hatcher	1995–1998†	NFL defensive back Defensive back In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...  in 2000
Ron Heller Ron Heller (tight end) Ron Heller is a former professional football player, a tight end in the National Football League. He played for five seasons for the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, and Seattle Seahawks...	1981, 1983–1985†	NFL tight end from 1987–1990, 1992
Doug Hogland	1950–1952†	NFL player from 1953–1958
Bob Horn Bob Horn (football player) Robert "Bob" Horn , was an National Football League linebacker from 1976-1983. He was a member of 1971-1972 class 3 high school football championship team at South Salem High School. He played college football at Oregon State University and was selected in the 4th round by the San Diego Chargers...	1973–1975†	NFL linebacker from 1976–1983
Clark Hoss	1969–1971†	NFL tight end in 1972
T. J. Houshmandzadeh T. J. Houshmandzadeh T. J. Houshmandzadeh, Jr. is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State. Houshmandzadeh is of mixed...	1999–2000†	NFL wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...  and one-time Pro Bowler
David Howard	1979†	NFL linebacker from 1985–1992
Brandon Hughes Brandon Hughes Brandon D. Hughes is an American football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...	2005–2008†	Cornerback for the San Diego Chargers San Diego Chargers The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
Hank Hughes Hank Hughes Henry Thomas "Honolulu" Hughes, Jr. was an American football running back in the National Football League for the Boston Braves. He played college football at Oregon State University.-External links:*...	1928–1930†	NFL player in 1932
Jonathan Jackson	1996–1999†	NFL linebacker in 2001
LaDairis Jackson LaDairis Jackson LaDairis G. Jackson is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at Oregon State University. He is currently playing for the Chicago Rush in the Arena Football League....	1999–2000†	NFL defensive end from 2002–2003
Steven Jackson Steven Jackson Steven Rashad Jackson is an American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Rams 24th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State University....	2001–2003†	NFL running back for the St. Louis Rams St. Louis Rams The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...  and one-time Pro Bowler
Kerry Justin Kerry Justin Kerry August Justin was a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks . He played college football at Oregon State University. He also played for the New Jersey Generals of the USFL in 1984 and 1985....	1976–1977†	NFL cornerback from 1978–1983, 1986–1987
Alai Kalaniuvalu Alai Kalaniuvalu Alai Kalaniuvalu is a former American football guard in the National Football League for the Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Denver Broncos....	1992–1993†	NFL offensive lineman from 1994–1996
Carl Keever	1980†	NFL linebacker in 1987
Aaron Koch Aaron Koch Aaron Paul Koch is a former National Football League offensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2000-2001. He played college football at Oregon State University and was signed by the Jaguars after graduation. He played in 24 games over two seasons.-External links:* - Aaron Koch stats*...	1996–1999†	NFL offensive lineman from 2000–2001
Adam Koets Adam Koets Adam Koets is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Giants in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State.-Early life:...	2003–2006†	NFL offensive tackle for the New York Giants New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
Rich Koeper	1962–1964†	NFL offensive tackle in 1966
Elmer Kolberg Elmer Kolberg Elmer Frank Kolberg was an American football halfback, center, fullback and end in the National Football League . He played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers....	1935–1937†	NFL player from 1939–1941
Gerard Lawson Gerard Lawson Gerard Lawson is an American football cornerback/kickoff returner for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2008...	2004-2007†	NFL cornerback who is currently a free agent
James Lee	2001–2002†	NFL defensive tackle in 2004 and current NFL Europa player for the Amsterdam Admirals Amsterdam Admirals The Amsterdam Admirals were a professional American football team in NFL Europe based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.-History:The Admirals were formed in 1995 as part of the NFL's plan to restart the World League of American Football, to be based entirely in Europe...
Keenan Lewis Keenan Lewis Keenan Lewis is an American football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State.-External links:**...	2005–2008†	Cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
Andy Levitre Andy Levitre -Buffalo Bills:Levitre was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 51st pick overall in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft, and was the first college guard drafted. He is the sixth selection from Oregon State in Bills history, the first since Keith Ellison in 2006...	2005–2008†	Offensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
Paul Lowe Paul Lowe Paul Edward Lowe is a retired American football running back who played for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.-College career:...	1956, 1958†	AFL running back from 1960–1969, two-time AFL All-Star American Football League All-Star games -All-League Teams:The Sporting News published American Football League All-League Teams for each season played by the American Football League, 1960 through 1969... , 1965 AFL MVP American Football League Most Valuable Players During its ten-year existence , the American Football League's best player for each year was called the Most Valuable Player by some sports-news sources and the Player of the Year by others... , & member of the AFL All-Time Team American Football League All-Time Team The American Football League All- Time Team was selected on January 14, 1970. The first and second teams would be determined by a panel of members of the AFL's Hall of Fame Board of Selectors: Since the First team included two halfbacks, rather than a halfback and a fullback, Cookie Gilchrist, a...
Dave Mann	1951†	NFL running back from 1955–1957
Amos Marsh Amos Marsh Amos Marsh, Jr. was a professional American football running back in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Oregon State University. Amos attended, and graduated from high school at Wallowa High School in Wallowa, Oregon, as did...	1959–1960†	NFL player from 1961–1967
Frank Marsh Frank Wayne Marsh Frank Wayne Marsh , is a former professional American football defensive back in the American Football League for the San Diego Chargers. He played college football at Oregon State University. Frank attended, and graduated from high school at Wallowa High School in Wallowa, Oregon, as did his...	?–?	AFL defensive back in 1967
Chuck Marshall	1958–1960†	AFL cornerback in 1962
Greg Marshall	1975–1977†	NFL defensive tackle in 1978
Pellom McDaniels Pellom McDaniels Pellom McDaniels III is a former NFL defensive end who played from 1993 to 1999.-Early life:...	1987–1989†	NFL defensive lineman from 1993–1999
Bill McKalip Bill McKalip William 'Bill' Ward McKalip is a former American football end and half back who played four seasons in the NFL with the Portsmouth Spartans and later, the Detroit Lions.-College career:...	1928–1930†	NFL player from 1932–1932, 1934, 1936
Gabe Miller Gabe Miller Gabe Miller is an American football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chiefs with the 140th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft...	2007–2010†	NFL defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
John Misko John Misko John Misko is a football player who played in the NFL for the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams.-References:...	1978†	NFL punter Punter (football position) A punter in American or Canadian football is a special teams player who receives the snapped ball directly from the line of scrimmage and then punts the football to the opposing team so as to limit any field position advantage. This generally happens on a fourth down in American football and a...  from 1982–1984, 1987
Harold Moe	1930–1932†	NFL player in 1933
Dave Montagne	1984–1986†	NFL wide receiver in 1987
Matt Moore	2005–2006†	NFL quarterback for the Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
Rob Nairne Rob Nairne Robert C. Nairne is a former American football linebacker who played for seven seasons in the National Football League from 1977 to 1983. He played for Oregon State University in college.-General references:...	1974–1976†	NFL linebacker from 1977–1983
Bill Nelson	1967–1969†	NFL defensive tackle from 1971–1975
Calvin Nicholson	1987–1988†	NFL cornerback in 1989, 1991
Doug Nienhuis Doug Nienhuis Doug Nienhuis is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft...	2001–2004†	NFL tackle for the Denver Broncos Denver Broncos The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
Slade Norris Slade Norris Slade Norris is an American football linebacker who is currently a member of the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Oregon State...	2005–2008†	Linebacker for the Oakland Raiders Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
Tom Oberg	?–?	AFL defensive back from 1968–1969
Chad Ochocinco	2000†	NFL wide receiver for the New England Patriots New England Patriots The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...  and five-time Pro Bowler
Don Odegard Don Odegard Donald Boyd Odegard is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League. He played college football at Oregon State University and later at UNLV, and was selected in the 6th round by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1990 NFL Draft. He was waived in preseason, and was picked up...	1985–1987†	NFL cornerback from 1990–1991
Ted Ossowski Ted Ossowski Theodore Leroy Ossowski was an American football tackle in the All-America Football Conference for the New York Yankees. He played college football at Oregon State University and the University of Southern California....	1941–1942, 1946†	AAFC tackle in 1947
Stephen Paea Stephen Paea Stephen Paea is an American football defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears.He played college football at Oregon State University. He was taken with the 53rd overall pick in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Bears.-Early years:...	2008–2010†	NFL defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
Hal Pangle	1932–1934†	NFL player from 1935–1938
Sam Paulescu Sam Paulescu Samuel Paulescu is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as a street free agent in 2006...	2004–2006†	NFL punter who is currently free agent
Dainard Paulson Dainard Paulson Dainard Paulson is a former collegiate and professional American football player. He Played collegiately for Oregon State University and professionally for the American Football League's New York Titans and New York Jets, where he was an AFL All-Star in 1964 and 1965.-See also:*Other American...	1958–1959†	AFL defensive back from 1961–1966
Joe Phillips	1982†	NFL defensive lineman from 1986–1999
Sabby Piscitelli Sabby Piscitelli Sabatino "The Goat" Piscitelli is an American football safety for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft...	2003–2006†	Safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
Jonathan Pollard	2001–2004†	NFL Europa linebacker for the Cologne Centurions Cologne Centurions The Cologne Centurions were an American football team that played in NFL Europe. The Centurions began competing in the league in the 2004 season, having replaced the defunct Barcelona Dragons. They played their home games at RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne....
Steve Preece Steve Preece Steven "Steve" Packer Preece is a former professional football player, a defensive back in the NFL for 9 seasons, from 1969 to 1977.-Early life:...	1966–1968†	NFL defensive back from 1969–1977
Hal Puddy	1945–1947†	AAFC tackle in 1948
Frank Ramsey	1935–1937†	NFL player in 1945
Rocky Rasley Rocky Rasley Rocky Rasley is a former American football guard in the National Football League from 1969–1970, 1972-1976. He attended Bakersfield's South High School and Bakersfield College before enrolling at Oregon State University where he played college football under Dee Andros during the "Giant Killers"...	1967–1968†	NFL guard from 1969–1970, 1972–1976
Jarvis Redwine Jarvis Redwine Jarvis John Redwine is a former American football running back. Redwine was selected in the second round by the Minnesota Vikings out of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the 1981 NFL Draft....	1976†	NFL running back from 1981–1983
Hank Rivera	1960–1961†	AFL defensive back from 1962–1963
Terrell Roberts	1999–2002†	NFL cornerback from 2003–2004 and current free agent
Jacquizz Rodgers Jacquizz Rodgers Jacquizz "Quizz" Rodgers is an American football running back for the Atlanta Falcons. Rodgers played for the Oregon State Beavers. During his freshman year, Rodgers was named the 2008 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year...	2008–2010†	NFL running back for the Atlanta Falcons Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
Steve Rogers	?–?	NFL offensive tackle in 1987
Reggie Rust Reggie Rust Reginald Porter Rust was an American football running back in the National Football League for the Boston Braves. He played college football at Oregon State University....	1930–1931†	NFL player in 1932
Don Samuel	1946–1948†	NFL running back from 1949–1950
Roy Schuening Roy Schuening Roy Schuening is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State.-Early years:...	2004–2007†	Offensive lineman for the Oakland Raiders Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
Elbie Schultz Elbie Schultz Eberle H. Schultz was a former football player in the National Football League from 1940 to 1947. Over the course of his career, Schultz played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Rams and the Los Angeles Rams...	1937–1939†	NFL player from 1940–1947
Ade Schwammel Ade Schwammel Adolphe "Ade" John Schwammel was an American football offensive tackle who played five seasons in the National Football League with the Green Bay Packers.-High school career:...	1931–1933†	NFL player from 1934–1936, 1943–1944
Lew Scott	1964–1965†	AFL defensive back in 1966
Vic Sears Vic Sears Victor Wilson Sears was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Oregon State University and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1941 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sears is a member of the NFL's...	1938–1940†	NFL player from 1941–1943, 1945–1953 and member of the NFL 1940s All-Decade Team NFL 1940s All-Decade Team This is a list of all NFL players who have had outstanding performances throughout the 1940s and have been compiled onto this fantasy group. The team was selected by voters of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.-Offense:-External links:*...
Richard Seigler Richard Seigler Richard Joseph Seigler is the current defensive line assistant coach of the Portland State Vikings college football team and former NCAA All-American and NFL Linebacker. He was drafted out of Oregon State University in 2004 by the San Francisco 49ers. In November 2005, he was acquired by the...	2000–2003†	NFL linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
Alexis Serna Alexis Serna Alexis Serna is a free agent placekicker and punter in the Canadian Football League. He graduated from A. B. Miller High School in Fontana, California. He was the starting placekicker and punter for the Oregon State University football team, the Oregon State Beavers, from 2004-2007...	2004—†	2005 Lou Groza Award Lou Groza Award The Lou Groza Award is presented annually to the top college football placekicker in the United States by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. The award is named after former Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns player Lou Groza.-Winners:...  winner and current placekicker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Winnipeg Blue Bombers The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded...
Ken Simonton Ken Simonton Ken Simonton III is an American football running back who last played in the CFL for the Calgary Stampeders after a brief career in the NFL and the NFL Europe.-Early life:...	1998–2001†	NFL running back in 2003
Jim Stinnette	1957–1959†	AFL player from 1961–1962
Sammie Stroughter Sammie Stroughter Sammie Stroughter is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State....	2004–2008†	Wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
George Svendsen George Svendsen George Peter Svendsen was an American football player. He also played one season for the Oshkosh All-Stars of the National Basketball League.-External links:* @ databasefootball.com...	?–?	NFL center Center (American football) Center is a position in American football and Canadian football . The center is the innermost lineman of the offensive line on a football team's offense...  from 1935–1937, 1940–1941 and member of the NFL 1930s All-Decade Team NFL 1930s All-Decade Team This is a list of all NFL players who have had outstanding performances throughout the 1930s and have been compiled onto this fantasy group. The team was selected by voters of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.- External links :*...
Bill Swancutt Bill Swancutt Bill Swancutt is a former NFL defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens. He was selected in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of Oregon State University. He was named Pac 10 conference co-defensive player of the year in 2004, his senior year at Oregon State.-External links:*...	2001–2004†	NFL defensive end for the Detroit Lions Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
Brian Taylor	1987–1988†	NFL player in 1989, 1991
Kenny Taylor	1981–1984†	NFL cornerback from 1985–1986
Aaron Thomas Aaron Thomas Aaron Norman Thomas , is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants from 1961 to 1970....	1958–1960†	NFL player from 1961–1970
Robb Thomas Robb Thomas Robb Douglas Thomas is a former American football wide receiver in the NFL who played from 1989 to 1998.-High school career:...	1985–1988†	NFL wide receiver from 1989–1998
Reggie Tongue Reggie Tongue Reginald Clinton Tongue is a former American football safety who most recently played in the National Football League for the Oakland Raiders.-Early life:...	1992–1995†	NFL defensive back from 1996–2005 and current free agent
John Tsoutsouvas	1938–1939†	NFL player in 1940
Esera Tuaolo Esera Tuaolo Esera Tavai Tuaolo is a retired American professional football player. He was a defensive lineman in the NFL for nine years.-Early life:...	1987–1990†	NFL defensive tackle from 1991–1999
F. Wayne Valley F. Wayne Valley F. Wayne Valley was an American businessman, philanthropist and football player. He attended Oregon State University in the 1930s, where he was a starting linebacker and fullback on the Oregon State Beavers football team, though he would ultimately graduate with a business degree from the...	?–1936	Founder and principal owner of the Oakland Raiders Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...  & former President of the American Football League American Football League The American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...
Skip Vanderbundt Skip Vanderbundt William Gerard Vanderbundt was an American football linebacker in the NFL from 1969-1978. He played college football at Oregon State University and was selected in the 3rd round by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1968 NFL Draft...	1965–1967†	NFL linebacker from 1969–1978
Dallas Ward Dallas Ward -External links:...	1924–1926†	Former head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football Colorado Buffaloes football The Colorado Buffaloes football program represents the University of Colorado at Boulder in college football at the NCAA Division I FBS level. The team is currently a member of the Pacific-12 Conference, having previously been a charter member of the Big 12 Conference. Before joining the Big 12,...  team
Dennis Weathersby Dennis Weathersby Dennis Weathersby is a former NFL cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals.-College career:Weathersby played in college for Oregon State University. At OSU he started 45 games, and set a school record of 57 passes deflected...	1999–2002†	NFL cornerback in 2003
Joe Wendlick	1936–1938†	NFL player from 1940–1941
Lloyd Wickett Lloyd Wickett Lloyd Meldrum Wickett is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League....	1940–1942†	NFL tackle in 1943, 1946
Erik Wilhelm Erik Wilhelm Erik Bradley Wilhelm is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League from 1989 to 1997 and the Arena Football League in 2001. Wilhelm was selected out of Oregon State University by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 1989 NFL Draft...	1985–1988†	NFL quarterback from 1989–1991, 1993–1994, 1996
Jerry Wilkinson	1975–1978†	NFL defensive end from 1979–1980
Aric Williams Aric Williams Aric Williams is an American football defensive back for the Arizona Rattlers of Arena Football 1. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Oregon State.Williams has also been a member of the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Soul...	2001–2004†	NFL Europa cornerback for the Cologne Centurions and Arena Football League player for the Philadelphia Soul Philadelphia Soul The Philadelphia Soul are an Arena Football League team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They began play in as an expansion team. The team plays in the Eastern Division of the American Conference. They won their first ArenaBowl in 2008, defeating the San Jose SaberCats 59–56 in ArenaBowl XXII...
Len Younce Len Younce Leonard Alonzo Younce was an American football player and coach.-Playing career:Born in Dayton, Oregon, Younce attended Roosevelt High School in Portland and then played college football at Oregon State University...	1938–1940†	NFL guard in 1941, 1943–1944, 1946–1948 & member of the NFL 1940s All-Decade Team

Football coaching

Name	Attended	Notability	Reference
Rich Brooks Rich Brooks Rich Brooks is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Oregon from 1977 to 1994 and at the University of Kentucky from 2003 to 2009, compiling a career college football record of 128–154–4. Brooks was also the head coach of the... ‡	1959–1964	1994 Paul "Bear" Bryant Award winner, 1996 Home Depot Coach of the Year The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award is given annually to college football's top head coach. The award for the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision is selected by ESPN and ABC college football analysts. No coach has ever won the award twice.-Winners:... , former Oregon State Beavers football Oregon State Beavers football The Oregon State Beavers football team represents Oregon State University in NCAA Division I-A college football. The team first fielded an organized football team in 1893 and is currently a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. The head coach is Mike Riley, with Danny Langsdorf as the offensive...  assistant coach, former head coach of the St. Louis Rams St. Louis Rams The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...  and the Oregon Ducks Oregon Ducks The Oregon Ducks refers to the sports teams of the University of Oregon, located in Eugene, Oregon. The Oregon Ducks are part of the Pacific-12 Conference in the Division 1 of the NCAA. With seventeen varsity teams, the Oregon Ducks are best known for their football team and Track and Field... , & current head football coach for the Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky Wildcats The Kentucky Wildcats are the men's and women's intercollegiate athletic squads of the University of Kentucky , a founding member of the Southeastern Conference...
Osia Lewis	?–1986†	Current defensive coordinator for the University of New Mexico University of New Mexico The University of New Mexico at Albuquerque is a public research university located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States. It is the state's flagship research institution...  football team
Bronco Mendenhall Bronco Mendenhall -Personal life:Mendenhall has three children: Raeder-Steel, Breaker, and Cutter. Mendenhall is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.-External links:**- References :... ‡	1986–1987†	Former Oregon State Beavers football assistant coach and current head football coach of the Brigham Young Cougars
Kent Riddle	?–1991†	Current tight ends coach for Colorado Buffaloes football Colorado Buffaloes football The Colorado Buffaloes football program represents the University of Colorado at Boulder in college football at the NCAA Division I FBS level. The team is currently a member of the Pacific-12 Conference, having previously been a charter member of the Big 12 Conference. Before joining the Big 12,...  team
Doug Sams	?–1978†	Current offensive line coach for the Stanford Cardinal football Stanford Cardinal football The Stanford Cardinal football program represents Stanford University in college football at the NCAA Division I FBS level and is a member of the Pac-12 Conference's North Division. Stanford, the top-ranked academic institution with an FBS program, has a highly successful football tradition. The...  team
Jonathan Smith	?–2001†	Current quarterbacks coach for University of Idaho University of Idaho The University of Idaho is the State of Idaho's flagship and oldest public university, located in the rural city of Moscow in Latah County in the northern portion of the state...  football team

Soccer

Name	Attended	Notability	Reference
Robbie Findley Robbie Findley Robert "Robbie" Findley is an American international soccer player who plays professionally for English club Nottingham Forest...	2003–2006†	Major League Soccer Major League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...  (MLS) striker Striker Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...  for the Los Angeles Galaxy Los Angeles Galaxy The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
Alan Gordon Alan Gordon (soccer) Alan Gordon is an American soccer player who currently plays for San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.-College:...	2002–2003†	Major League Soccer Major League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...  (MLS) striker Striker Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...  for the San Jose Earthquakes San Jose Earthquakes The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
Greg Howes Greg Howes Greg Howes is an American soccer player, currently player-coach for Tacoma Tide in the USL Premier Development League.-Career:...	1998–1999†	Major Indoor Soccer League striker for the Milwaukee Wave Milwaukee Wave The Milwaukee Wave is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Founded in 1984 they are the oldest continuously operating professional soccer team in North Americaand a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League....
Ryan Johnson Ryan Johnson (soccer) Ryan Johnson is a Jamaican soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...	2002–2005†	Major League Soccer Major League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...  (MLS) midfielder Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...  for the Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
Danny Mwanga Danny Mwanga Jean-Marie Daniel "Danny" Mwanga is a Congolese-American footballer who currently plays for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.-Youth:...	2008–2009†	Major League Soccer Major League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...  (MLS) striker Striker Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...  for the Philadelphia Union

Swimming and diving

Name	Attended	Notability	Reference
David Fall David Fall David "Dave" Athelstane Fall was an American diver who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.He was born in Fairland, Oklahoma and died in San Bernardino, California....		1924 Summer Olympics 1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...  silver medalist in high diving
Louis Kuehn Louis Kuehn Louis Edward "Hap" Kuehn was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal in the 3 m springboard competition. He went to college at Oregon State University....		1920 Summer Olympics 1920 Summer Olympics The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....  gold medalist in springboard diving
Clarence Pinkston Clarence Pinkston Clarence Elmer "Bud" Pinkston was an American diver. Born in Wichita, Kansas, he attended San Diego High where he won a Gymnastics title at age 15. He is the first San Diegan to win an Olympic Gold Medal. Pinkston attended college at Oregon State University and Stanford University...		1920 Summer Olympics gold medalist in platform diving
Birte Steven	?	2004 Summer Olympics 2004 Summer Olympics The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...  participant in the 200m Breaststroke for the German national team & five-time NCAA All-American

Track and Field

Name	Attended	Notability	Reference
Dick Fosbury Dick Fosbury Richard Douglas "Dick" Fosbury is one of the most influential athletes in the history of track and field. He completely revolutionized the high jump event, inventing a unique "back-first" technique, now known as the Fosbury Flop, adopted by almost all high jumpers today. His method was to sprint...	?–1968	1968 Summer Olympics 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...  gold medalist in the high jump High jump The high jump is a track and field athletics event in which competitors must jump over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without the aid of certain devices in its modern most practiced format; auxiliary weights and mounds have been used for assistance; rules have changed over the years....  and creator of the Fosbury Flop Fosbury Flop The Fosbury Flop is a style used in the athletics event of high jump. It was popularized and perfected by American athlete Dick Fosbury, whose gold medal in the 1968 Summer Olympics brought it to the world's attention...
Cynthia Greiner	?	Participant in the 1984 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984... , 1988 1988 Summer Olympics The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics... , and 1992 Summer Olympics 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...  in the heptathlon Heptathlon A heptathlon is a track and field athletics combined events contest made up of seven events. The name derives from the Greek hepta and athlon . A competitor in a heptathlon is referred to as a heptathlete.-Women's Heptathlon:...
Joni Huntley Joni Huntley Joni Luann Huntley is an American athlete who won the bronze medal in the women's high jump event at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California....	?–1975	1984 Summer Olympics 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...  bronze medalist in the high jump
Forrest Smithson Forrest Smithson Forrest Custer Smithson was an American athlete, winner of 110 m hurdles at the 1908 Summer Olympics....	?–1908	1908 Summer Olympics 1908 Summer Olympics The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...  gold medalist in the 110m hurdles Hurdling Hurdling is a type of track and field race.- Distances :There are sprint hurdle races and long hurdle races. The standard sprint hurdle race is 110 meters for men and 100 meters for women. The standard long hurdle race is 400 meters for both men and women...
Kathy Weston Kathy Weston Kathleen Stella Weston is a retired female middle distance runner from the United States. She set her personal best in the women's 800 metres at the 1976 Olympic trials. She was also a member of the 1976 US Olympic team and won many medals.-Achievements:-References:**...	?	1976 Summer Olympics 1976 Summer Olympics The 1976 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 1976. Montreal was awarded the rights to the 1976 Games on May 12, 1970, at the 69th IOC Session in Amsterdam, over the bids of Moscow and...  participant

Winter sports

Name	Attended	Notability	Reference
Jill Bakken Jill Bakken Jill Bakken is an American Olympic bobsledder who has competed since 1994. As driver, she and partner Vonetta Flowers won the gold medal in Bobsleigh at the 2002 Winter Olympics for the U.S...	1996	2002 Winter Olympics 2002 Winter Olympics The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially the XIX Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event that was celebrated in February 2002 in and around Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Approximately 2,400 athletes from 77 nations participated in 78 events in fifteen disciplines, held throughout...  gold medalist in the Two-Woman Bobsleigh
Joe Runyan	?–1970	1989 Iditarod winner
Jean Saubert Jean Saubert Jean Marlene Saubert was a competitive alpine skier from the United States. She won two medals in the 1964 Winter Olympics at Innsbruck, Austria. After graduating from college, Saubert become a teacher. She died in 2007.-Early life:Born in Roseburg, Oregon on May 1, 1942, Saubert grew up in...	?–1964	1964 Winter Olympics 1964 Winter Olympics The 1964 Winter Olympics, officially known as the IX Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in Innsbruck, Austria, from January 29 to February 9, 1964...  silver and bronze medalist in skiing

Wrestling

Name	Attended	Notability	Reference
Les Gutches Les Gutches Les Gutches is an American former amateur wrestler and coach. His accomplishments include winning the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation's best college wrestler in 1996, becoming the National Collegiate Athletic Association champion in the 177 lb... ‡	1993–1996†	Two-time NCAA champion, 1998 Goodwill Games Goodwill Games The Goodwill Games was an international sports competition, created by Ted Turner in reaction to the political troubles surrounding the Olympic Games of the 1980s...  gold medal Gold medal A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...  winner, the bronze medal Bronze medal A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The practice of awarding bronze third place medals began at the 1904 Olympic Games in St... ist at the 1999 World Championships, and U.S. 1996 Olympic 1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....  wrestling Team member
Dan Hicks Dan Hicks Dan Hicks is the name of:*Dan Hicks , singer and musician*Dan Hicks , sportscaster*Dan Hicks , British historical archaeologist/anthropologist*Dan Hicks , American actor...	?–?	2-time NCAA Champion and current coach of the Cal-State Fullerton Titans
Len Kauffman	1963–1965†	Member of the 1966 U.S. World Championship wrestling team and placed second in the 1964 and 1966 Greco-Roman National Championships
Chester Newton Chester Newton Chester William Newton was an Olympic wrestler for the United States. He won a silver medal in the featherweight...	1926†	1924 Summer Olympics 1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...  silver medalist
Robin Reed Robin Reed Robin Reed is considered among the greatest amateur wrestlers in the history of the sport. Throughout his career he never lost a wrestling match, official or unofficial, to anyone at any weight class... ‡	1923–1924†	1924 Summer Olympics gold medalist, former head coach of the Oregon State Beavers wrestling Oregon State Beavers wrestling The Oregon State Beavers wrestling program was established in 1909, competing in collegiate wrestling across 92 seasons since then. Traditionally a national powerhouse, the Beavers won the Amateur Athletic Union national championship in 1926 and have won their conference championship 47 times...  team, and National Wrestling Hall of Fame member
Greg Strobel Greg Strobel Greg Strobel is an American wrestler and coach. He the former head coach at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Lehigh University, one of the top wrestling programs in the country.... ‡	1971–1974†	Two-time NCAA champion and current head wrestling coach at Lehigh University Lehigh University Lehigh University is a private, co-educational university located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of the United States. It was established in 1865 by Asa Packer as a four-year technical school, but has grown to include studies in a wide variety of disciplines...
Oscar Wood	?–?	3-time NCAA All-American and former Olympian

Multi-sport

Name	Attended	Notability	Reference
Jess Lewis Jess Lewis Jess Lewis is a retired amateur wrestler and American football player who played in the National Football League for the Houston Oilers in 1970. Jess was at one time addicted to speed and crystal methanphetamines...	1966–1970†	NFL National Football League The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...  linebacker in 1970 and NCAA heavyweight champion in wrestling in 1969 and 1970.
Howard Maple Howard Maple Howard Albert "Mape" Maple was a NFL player for the Chicago Cardinals in 1930 and a Major League Baseball catcher for the Washington Senators in 1932. He played for Oregon State University in college and is the only Oregon State alumni to play in both the NFL and the MLB.-External links:* -...	1927–1929†	NFL player in 1930 and MLB Major League Baseball Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...  catcher Catcher Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...  in 1932

Legend

†		Only represents years of which individual was a letterman for one of the university's athletic teams; may have attended additional years
‡		Individual is both an Oregon State University alumni and a current or former faculty member

External links

• Official Oregon State athletics site