2007 Linfield Hall of Fame Inductees

Honoring its rich sports heritage, the Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame will induct 10 former athletes Saturday night in Ted Wilson Gymnasium.

Bret Bailey ‘82, who competed in both football and baseball, was a three-time all-league selection and two-time most valuable baseball player. Photo courtesy: Linfield Athletics

McMINNVILLE, Ore. - The Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame will enshrine 10 new individuals at induction ceremonies Nov. 10 inside Ted Wilson Gymnasium.

The Hall of Fame Banquet, sponsored by AT&T, starts at 6 p.m. following Linfield's home football game against Lewis & Clark.

The list of 2007 inductees includes:

• Bret Bailey ‘82, who competed in both football and baseball, was a three-time all-league selection and two-time most valuable baseball player.

• Jay Buse ‘75, a second team NAIA All-American in 1974 and considered one of the most dominating defensive linemen in program history.

• Basketball all-star Dave Craven ‘88, the fourth-leading scorer in program history.

• Track and field sprinter Dave Freundschuh ‘82, who continues to hold the school record in the 100-meter dash.

• Doug Hire ‘87, a member of two national championship football teams where he was an All-American on the offensive line.

• Volleyball All-American Susan (Holm) Allsop ‘84, who helped lead the Wildcats to a national runner-up finish in the AIWA in 1981.

• Jim Massey ‘72, holder of four top-10 rushing records, who went on to play professional football.

• Steve Reimann ‘88 was a three-time all-conference defensive end and two-time NAIA All-American.

• Jack Ostlund ‘69, a four-year starter on the defensive line who was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1967.

• Don Rutschman ‘76, an all-conference baseball pitcher and football receiver who was a member of four Northwest Conference championship teams.

Source: Linfield Athletics

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