Irwin Harris (1994) - Hall of Fame - Oregon State University Athletics

Irwin Harris

Induction:
1994

Irwin Harris served as athletic news director from 1942-51. He was responsible for organizing the athletic news bureau in Gill Coliseum in 1950.

In addition to his new bureau position, he served as the men's varsity tennis coach from 1943-64. His teams amassed a dual match record of 154-53, including 30-7 vs. rival Oregon. He led four teams to the NCAA Tournament with the 1962 squad finishing 12th.

Harris graduated from OSU in 1941 with a bachelor degree in education.

While at Oregon State he was the sports desk editor of the Daily Barometer and was editor of the 1941 Beaver Yearbook. He later earned a masters degree from Northwestern University.