Al Simpson

About

Head coach of the Southern Oregon Raiders from 1946 until 1950.

Before Fame

He graduated from Southern Oregon College in 1937 and the University of Oregon in 1939.

Trivia

He was ranked #6 in total wins at Southern Oregon after retirement and at .625, #1 in the school's winning percentage.

Family Life

He fathered three children: Patrick, Don, and Alexis.

Associated With

He served as coach of Medford High School's Black Tornado football team, until Bill Bowerman returned to the position after fighting in World War II; Bowerman would later co-found Nike.