The “Spiegelberg” name is certainly not unfamiliar to sports fans here in the Rogue Valley and throughout the state of Oregon. The name Spiegelberg is as synonymous with football around these parts as Medford is to tradition.

Scott was a product of the Medford School System beginning at Hoover Elementary and proceeding through Hedrick Jr. High, Medford Mid-High and finally, Medford Sr. High. While at Medford High, Scott earned All-Conference and All State honors while playing quarterback for the “Black Tornado”. As a junior, Scott’s team won the State High School Championship by defeating Corvallis 27-0 in the final game. In his senior season, Scott leads his team back to the final game only to come up short to the same Corvallis team they beat the prior year. In his final high school year, Scott filled the airways by passing for over 1700 yards and 15 touchdowns.

For his outstanding achievements on the grid­ iron his senior year (’70), Scott was rewarded by being selected to play in the annual North/South Shrine game held in Portland. Scott also was selected with prestigious All-American honors as quarterback in the “Coach and Athlete Magazine” and Sunkist All-American team (top 100 players in the nation).

After in illustrious high school career, Scott took his legendary act to Oregon State University where he played two years for Coach Dee Andros and the Beavers. In 1971, he was OSU’s starting quarterback on the frosh team and in his sophomore year, become the starting quarter­ back for the Beaver’s varsity squad. He was awarded the Mike Keck Scholarship award. A severe back injury ended Scott’s football career.

Scott is being inducted for his football accomplishments while at Medford. However, his tireless contributions as a volunteer on numerous committees in the Medford area have touched the needs of many and our appreciation is heartfelt. Scott follows his dad’s (Fred Spiegelberg) footsteps into Medford’s Sports Hall of Fame.