Walt Hopkins
High School Honors
3-year Football Letterman. PIL 1st Team, Senior. 2-year Basketball Letterman. 3-year Baseball Letterman. PIL 2nd Team, .400+ batting average, Senior; Connie Mack State Champions, 1963.
Post-High School Career
Nordstrom Buyer, Manager and Sales for nearly 50 years in Portland. Joins brother, Jim Roberts, Roosevelt 2005, in the PIL Hall of Fame.
Commentary
I grew up playing sports from age eight through high school. It was so much more than just a game to me. It taught me how to win, how to lose, camaraderie, and commitment. I have long lasting friendships that developed with my teammates, coaches and even some opponents. I continued to play golf for over 40 years with my coach Ralph Bergstrum. He was a great inspiration to me, as well as my parents who supported me year after year.
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