Virgil Allen
High School Honors
3-year Basketball letterman, starting center, sophomore; All-PIL 1st team, junior and senior (City Champions); 1st team All-State and 2nd team All-Tournament, senior. 4-year Track letterman in high and intermediate hurdles, 440 and 880 relays; 6 individual titles in PIL Championship meets; 2 relay titles.
Post-High School Career
Basketball at Walla Walla Junior College; Mt. Hood Junior College (state champions) and Grand Canyon College. Graduated from Oregon State University 1983. Career in retail field as an executive at Macy's, Fred Meyer, Target, Kellogg's and currently with Coca Cola.
Commentary
While growing up sports just came natural. I had so many athletes in my family that I wanted to emulate what I was seeing. My inspiration has always been my family. We played all day whether it be basketball, football or just simply racing down the block. Sports was an awesome outlet that taught me to be a leader, humility, team play and to respect others. I am proud to join many family members and great friends and competitors in the Hall.
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