More Than 40 Years of PIL Hall of Fame History

Since 1981, the PIL Hall of Fame has honored over 1,100 athletes, coaches & educators. Discover how it started, who revived it and why it still matters today.

Listen to Episode 5 of the 12 & 32 Podcast featuring Grant standout Lucy Kapranos

The newest episode of the 12 & 32 Podcast features co-hosts Bill Booth and Jeff Erdman speaking with one of the most accomplished multi-sport athletes in recent Portland history.

Bill and Katey Taylor Continue Family's Giving Legacy

The PIL Hall of Fame is just one of many organizations dedicated to supporting Portland youth sports to benefit from the generosity of the Harold and Margaret Taylor Foundationover the last 60 years.

With another successful tournament just completed, now's the chance to make sure you don't miss next year's, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 14, at Langdon Farms Golf Club in Aurora.

Honoring Portland’s Premier High School
Sports Stars

Welcome to the Portland Interscholastic League Hall of Fame, dedicated to commemorating the achievements and contributions of student-athletes, coaches, administrators and other distinguished representatives of Portland's public high schools.

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Meet the PIL
Hall of Famers

Starting with the inaugural class of 1981 -- Victor Atiyeh (Washington, 1941), Bobby Grayson (Jefferson, 1932) and Jack Patera (Washington, 1952) -- more than 1,000 student-athletes, coaches and other honorees from 16 current and former Portland high schools have been enshrined in the PIL Hall of Fame. They are all represented here with bios and photos and 100 and counting comprehensive Member of the Month profiles.

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Members Spotlight

Retrace Hall of Famers’ paths to glory and beyond through more than 100
in-depth personal profiles.

July 2026

Dave Gasser

For a fellow who wound up winning more high school baseball games than any coach in Oregon history, Dave Gasser’s relationship to the sport sure got off to an inauspicious start.

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July 2026

Kelly Hogue-Zielke

Chances are the woman generally considered the greatest female athlete in the history of Oregon high school sports doesn’t recall being scored on almost 50 years ago by a fearless, pint-sized point guard from Marshall High School. But Kelly Hogue Zielke remembers it like it was yesterday.

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Support the PIL Hall of Fame's Mission

You Can Help the PIL Hall of Fame Help PIL Sports and Athletes

Many Ways to Support

From volunteering or event and tee sponsorships to tax-deductible donations, there are many ways to support our mission.

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Where Your Dollars Go

Every contribution supports our mission to honor, celebrate Portland Interscholastic League athletes, coaches and activities.

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Learn how the Madison High Alumni Association's successful effort to build a new fieldhouse also helped support the PIL Hall of Fame.

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Thank you in advance. Follow the appropriate link below knowing that however you choose to help, your contribution will be used wisely to support the PIL Hall of Fame and Portland-area high school athletes and athletics.

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Ways to Stay in Touch

Podcast & Video Talks

Subscribe to the 12 & 32 Podcast featuring current PIL athletes and watch video interviews with PIL Hall of Famers.

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Moments in PIL History

Step back in time with this regularly updated list of key milestones in the history of the Portland Interscholastic League.

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Photo Archives

Explore the PIL Hall of Famer Photo Album

Take a trip back in time with a visit to our photo archives, which include some of the most familiar names and faces in PIL athletics.
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