“BG” is a name that is synonymous with Oregon High School Sports. Born in Portland, Oregon BG moved to Medford in 1967 from Fremont, CA, where his dad got transferred from the Oakland Tribune to the Medford Mail Tribune, sports depart­ment. Being a product of the Medford School District, attending Medford Mid-High and then Medford Senior High School, BG fully immersed himself into Medford athletics as a team manager, trainer, statistician, team spokesperson and part time player agent! BG truly did it all. After graduating from Medford High in 1970, BG served one year at the University of Oregon as an assistant equipment manager. Soon after, with his family, BG owned and operated BG’s Locker room, an athletic apparel store in Medford for four years. BG also served proudly in the Oregon National Guard for six years. In 1985, BG was hired by Dick Coury and Tom Symthe as the assistant equipment manager for the USFL football team, Portland Breakers. In 1986, BG was hired by the Medford School District 549-C, as an assistant to the District Athletic Director. He served as a volunteer for the district from 1967 before taking on his fulltime position. BG has served as Program Director and President of the Medford Linebackers Organization in 2000 and 2001 respectfully. He currently serves as a vice president of the Linebackers, a group that supports Medford area sports for its athletic facility needs. BG has a true love of sports, but topping his list of loyalty, is his great love of his Linfield Wildcats, Dallas Cowboys and his Oregon State Beaver baseball squad. Baseball, without question, is where BG’s heart is.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• 2007 Merit Award winner- Oregon High School Baseball Coaches Association
• Rogue Valley Umpires Association member for over 20 years
• Rogue Valley Umpire for over 35 years
• Served as official scorer for the Medford Mustangs Legion team from 1976 – 1985
• Served as official scorer for the Oakland A’s Minor league team from 1986 – 2000
• 2001- served as President- Medford Linebackers Organization
• 2000- served as Program Chairman- Medford Linebackers Organization Ambassador of Medford Sports
• For over 30 years, BG has worked for the Oregon Association of Broadcasters as a courtside statistician at the 4A and 6A State High School Basketball tournament.