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Bill Bowerman strived to test the boundaries, once saying, “If there are limits to what we can do, I don’t know what they are.” From designing new running shoes to petitioning the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) to improve athlete services, Bowerman forged ahead. An Oregonian through and through, Bowerman was born in Portland. He graduated ...
Hayward’s most recognizable trainee was Bill Bowerman, who played football for the Ducks and later joined the track team after some convincing by Hayward. In addition to his leadership at Oregon, Hayward also shared his knowledge internationally, playing various roles on the U.S. Olympic teams from 1908-1932.
Bill Bowerman served as head coach for the 1972 U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team. Prior to that, Bowerman had been instrumental in establishing a high-altitude training program for the team. He also served on the USOC Board of Directors and assisted on other U.S. Olympic Track and Field teams. A passionate advocate for athletes, Bowerman ...
Bill McChesney, Jr. was another great Oregon runner who could rally the crowd at Hayward Field. The South Eugene High School graduate earned All-American honors in cross-country and track and field. In addition, he made the 1980 U.S. Olympic team in the 5,000-meters. Despite injuries throughout his career, during the 1981 season, McChesney was ranked first in America and fourth in the world in ...
Hayward Field Timeline. 1919 – Original West Grandstand is built. Field is named after UO athlete and coach, Bill Hayward. UO football calls Hayward Field home until 1967. Bill Hayward, 1910. First practice day, Sept. 20, 1920. Coaches Bill Hayward and “Shy” Huntington at far left. 1921 – Six lane cinder track installed (approx. $10,000).
For instance, Vin Lanana has taken over the duties for the track and field and cross-country teams as well as serving as an associate athletic director. Lanana replaced Martin Smith after seven years at the helm, a tenure that lasted only one-third of that of previous U of O track and field coaches (Bill Dellinger, Bill Bowerman, and Bill Hayward).
Throughout the years, Youngen phased out her coaching duties and concentrated on teaching physical education courses and assuming a greater leadership role in the Physical Education department. Always interested in assisting wherever she could, she also helped Bill Bowerman lead the initial jogging/running classes on campus.
Under the direction of Bill Hayward, the track and field team made a name for itself in the early 1900s. In his first 11 years as head coach at Oregon, Hayward helped lead nine teams to Northwest Championship titles, elevating the popularity of the sport on campus. The football team followed at a slower pace. It wasn’t until its first Rose Bowl appearance in 1917 that Oregon’s football ...
Gerlinger Hall, built in 1921 and originally named the Women’s Building, represents the heritage and growth of women’s athletics at Oregon. It was the second designated women’s facility on campus. The first building for women students, Mary Spiller Hall, was completed in 1917 with the assistance of the state legislature.
Best known for his legendary track and field leadership, Bill Hayward also served as an athletic trainer, assisted the football team, and coached the basketball team (1909-1913, 1917-1918). Hugo Bezdek served in a variety of duties as well. He assumed the head coaching duties in baseball from 1914-1917, in football from 1913-1917, and in basketball from 1906-1907 and 1913-1917. Howard “Hobby ...
