W. O. Trine
American track and basketball coach (1903–1907)
Summary
Will Orian "Dad" Trine, best known by his initials, was a professional runner and collegiate track and basketball coach and trainer who was instrumental in the development of the early athletic programs at the University of Oregon at Eugene and Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis, Oregon.
Originally created by Carrite
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