Portland Pioneers (1961)

Years of Operation: 1961 Overall Record: 0-0 First Game: First Win: Final Game:	League Affiliation: Independent (1961) Team Headquarters: Portland, Oregon Colors:
Sponsor: Jim Quick, Bob Sweet General Manager: Bob Sweet Coaches: Bob Sweet Home Field(s): Sweet Home; Lewis & Clark	Titles Won: None

The Pioneers were formed by a contingent of Lewis & Clark Alumni to play the varsity and evolved into the semi pro team of 1961. The budget for a year was $2000. 1961 Players included: Wally Sparks (Lewis & Clark) Bob Henderson (Washington State) Fred Samples (Texas College) QB - Jimmy Johnson (L&C) FB - Gene Englebretson (L&C) OL - Dave Roberts (Portland State) E - Jim Quick (L&C) E - Bill Stemple (L&C) T - Don Lund (L&C) G - Mike Clock (L&C) C - Ralph Staley (L&C) DE - Sam Roberts (Portland State) HB - Jack Abdie (L&C) Monte Brethauer (Oregon) The finale against Tacoma saw 12 Pioneer players defeat the Bullets 14-0. Wally Sparks was signed by the Minnesota Vikings but waived following a knee injury.	1958 - Lewis & Clark College	39-20


	1961 Schedule/Results (4-4):
	Sep 17 @ Lewis & Clark College *	7-0
	Sep 24 @ Seattle Ramblers	0-28
	- Walla Walla State Prison	20-0
	Oct 15 - Tacoma Tyees	52-12
	Oct 22 - Fort Lewis Rangers	8-12
	Oct 28 - Seattle Ramblers	7-13
	Nov 5 @ Hamilton AFB Defenders	L FFT
	Nov 11 @ Yakima Junior College	6-20
	Nov 19 - Tacoma Tyees	14-0
	Nov 26 -

	* L&C Alumni Only Played





















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