They played, they thrived, and a half-century later, they’re still together
In 1970, Ralph Miller came from Iowa to become the head basketball coach at Oregon State, replacing Paul Valenti.
Pros vs. Joes No. 16: Frank Peters at 78: ‘Everything has been replaced except my balls and my brain, and they’re both still working’
Frank “The Flake” Peters was in my conscience from a young age.
Loy’s toy is a ’79 Malibu, and he drives it very fast
As a basketball player, Loy Petersen was more smooth than fast.
At age 76, though, long after his career gracing the hardcourts had ended, speed is at the essence of Petersen’s latest pursuit.
The former Oregon State standout and NBA player is one of the top drivers on the National Hot Rod Association’s Northwest circuit.
With Ron Callan and Jim Wilson, offering our favorite Beaver athletes ever…
Note to readers: Jim Wilson and Ron Callan will serve as occasional guest columnists on my website. The Oregon State broadcasters’ first offering is a list of each’s top five favorite Beaver athletes to watch through the years. That’s not necessarily the best players, but the ones they most enjoyed watching at their craft.