Oregon Institute of Technology Athletics

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The Oregon Tech athletic department announced today the introduction of the Howard Morris Hall of Fame with the inaugural ceremony and dinner on Saturday, October 30. Tickets available now at www.oregontechowls.com/tickets. 
 
"Please put October 30th on your calendar and come celebrate Howard's legacy and the significance of his contributions to Oregon Tech Athletics," said athletic director John Van Dyke. "We are looking forward to a fun night and will enjoy going down memory lane." 
 
The event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 pm in the Oregon Tech College Union building. Tickets are available now for $50 per person and are available at www.oregontechowls.com/tickets.
 
Oregon Tech is honoring its incredible 73-year athletics' legacy, and recognizing an amazing career of service as Howard Morris will be the Hustlin' Owls first-ever inductee.
 
"It is my pleasure to announce that the Oregon Tech athletic department will establish the new Howard Morris Hall of Fame," said Van Dyke. "Naming the Oregon Tech Hall of Fame after Howard is a well-deserved public acknowledgment of a lifetime of service. I want to thank Ginger and the entire Morris family for their support of Howard's commitment to creating one of the NAIA's elite athletic departments."
 
"Howard had a positive and encouraging personality that inspired so many players and coaches throughout his career. He made an impact on me as a coach and his influence added to the pride I have in being affiliated with the Oregon Tech athletics," added associate director of athletics and head softball coach, Greg Stewart. "I was blessed to spend time with Howard and learn more about Oregon Tech's rich athletic tradition through his colorful and insightful way of telling stories.  I am very happy to see Howard honored and recognized for his many contributions to Oregon Tech as well as the Cascade Conference."
 
Amongst many achievements, Morris was instrumental in building the athletic program we currently know and love at Oregon Tech. Throughout his coaching career at Oregon Tech, Howard led the football, wrestling, and baseball programs, in addition to teaching Health and Physical Education at the university. Howard became the Athletic Director in 1974, a position he held for 18 years before retiring in 1992. Shortly after, he was lured out of retirement, serving as the Cascade Collegiate Conference Commissioner from 1994 to 2003.
 
Howard received many prestigious honors, including NAIA District 2 Wrestling Coach of the Year (1969-70), Baseball Coach of the Year (1980-1982), and NAIA District Administrator of the Year (1989). He is an inductee of the NAIA District 2 Coaches Hall of Fame, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Linfield University Hall of Fame (1999), and the NAIA National Hall of Fame (1996).
 
"What a great recognition of Howard Morris having the Oregon Tech Hall of Fame named in his honor," stated Robert Cashell, Cascade Collegiate Conference Commissioner. "Howard was instrumental in the forming of the CCC and all of us associated with the league are grateful for his vision."
  
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