Ted Sarpola

Theodore Henry Sarpola


Born:
July 28, 1916
Astoria, OR

Died:
February 11, 1986
Astoria, OR



Career
1934-35 Astoria High School - Oregon (High School)
1935-36 Astoria High School - Oregon (High School)
1938-39 University of Oregon (College)
1939-40 University of Oregon (College)
1940-41 University of Oregon (College)
1946-47 Portland Indians (PCBL)
1948-49 The Dalles High School - Oregon (High School) Head coach
1949-50 The Dalles High School - Oregon (High School) Head coach
1950-51 The Dalles High School - Oregon (High School) Head coach
1951-52 The Dalles High School - Oregon (High School) Head coach
1952-53 The Dalles High School - Oregon (High School) Head coach
1953-54 The Dalles High School - Oregon (High School) Head coach
1954-55 The Dalles High School - Oregon (High School) Head coach
1955-56 The Dalles High School - Oregon (High School) Head coach
1956-57 The Dalles High School - Oregon (High School) Head coach
1957-58 The Dalles High School - Oregon (High School) Head coach
1955-59 The Dalles High School - Oregon (High School) Head coach
1959-60 The Dalles High School - Oregon (High School) Head coach

Ted went to Oregon, where he was a member of their legendary "Tall Firs" team that won the NCAA title. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War 2. Ted played briefly for the Portland Indians before embarking on a long career in education.

Ted married Clara Achord in 1941.

Middle name is Harvey or Henry.

Source:
Astoria High School Hall of Fame
Statesman Journal, February 13, 1986