July 28, 2023 The Cedar s at Dungeness
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from the vision of former University of Washington football star Sonny Sixkiller, 40 Husky legends and 200 total players are teeing off again at the 12th Annual Sonny Sixkiller Husky Celebrity Golf Classic Presented by Wilder Auto at Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course on July 28, 2023.
Sixkiller was the dynamic and prolific quarterback who was instrumental in helping turn around the University of Washington football program and led the NCAA in passing in 1970.
Nearly ten years ago Sixkiller met with Seven Cedars Casino General Manager Jerry Allen, who mentioned getting the Olympic Medical Center Foundation involved, and the First Annual Sonny Sixkiller Husky Celebrity Golf Classic was born.
“We’ve been talking about doing a fundraising golf tournament for a while,” Sixkiller said, “but we wanted to make sure that everything was right. We wanted the right charity and wanted to make sure that we could stage a first
class tournament.”
“I have always wanted to set up a tournament to showcase the legacy of University of Washington sports, especially football,” Sixkiller said. “I also wanted to make sure that the tournament would accomplish two things. I want it to raise a lot of money for charity and I want every player to walk away after the event saying that they had the time of their life.”
Sixkiller is the official spokesman for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, who operates the Casino, Longhouse Market and the golf course.
“I’ve always had a lot of respect for Ron and Jerry Allen,” he said. “They really make you feel comfortable and they do a lot for the community. That was important to me. I knew that by working with them that we could do a lot for the Foundation, which directly and indirectly does a lot for the people on the Peninsula, not just in a single community.”
“The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe is very honored that Sonny Sixkiller is choosing to initiate this annual fundraiser here at our Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course,” said Tribal Chairman Ron Allen. “Sonny is a ‘class act’ for the University of Washington, our northwest community and now here in our Olympic Peninsula community. We have been blessed by his great leadership, character and community spirit.”
“We are delighted to be a part of this tournament — we think it will be the premier sporting event on the Peninsula,” said Jerry
Allen.
It was also important to Sixkiller that there are a lot of Husky fans on the Peninsula. Since his playing days ended in 1972, he has stayed very close to the University – he is currently the Senior Associate General Manager for IMG Sports Marketing at the University, after being involved with Fox Sports Broadcasts for 13 years, and serving with the UW Alumni Association, Tyee Club, and the Husky Hall of Fame and Athletic Director Search Committees.
“In all my years coming over to the Peninsula, I learned that there is a strong following for the U Dub,” said Sixkiller. “I see a lot of people walking around in Husky polo’s or other UW attire.”
The Huskies that will accompany Sixkiller are a Who’s Who of Husky players and coaches. They include Steve Emtman, Robin Earl, Michael Jackson, Jim Lambright, Ronnie Rowland, Sequim resident Don McKeta, as well as Scott Jones, the only Port Angeles High School graduate to play in the NFL.
A native of Ashland, Oregon, Sixkiller played for the Hawaiians
in the World Football League, and was a cast member of the original The Longest Yard movie production.
As a sophomore at the UW, he took over the reins of a team that had gone 1-9 the year before, and directed seasons of 6-4, 8-3 and 8-3. He led the nation in total passing in 1970, completing 186 of 362 passes for 2,303 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Roy Blount Jr. aptly described Sixkiller as a player in the Sports Illustrated story: “Another powerful inducement for fans and scribes to go wild over Sixkiller is his style of play. He is a fine looking athlete who whistles the ball and moves fluidly. He is…not much of a runner, but he scrambles and does wild things. His passes tend to be either 15-yard lasers into someone’s stomach or lofted 25-yarders that just clear two defenders’ hands to hit a receiver in full stride down the sidelines.
“After he matched, or perhaps outdid, the passing of Heisman Trophy winner Jim Plunkett in Washington’s 29-22 loss to Stanford last year, Stanford Coach
John Ralston said, ‘We’ve faced some fine quarterbacks this season, but none of them presented as many defensive problems as Sixkiller. After studying the films of him in action, our coaching staff agreed they have never seen a passer as loose as this kid. He free lances all over the field and you never know what he’s going to do next. And talk about your gunners, I can’t recall anyone who unloads the ball as fast and as often as Sixkiller.”
His movie and TV credits are short but memorable. Burt Reynolds, who is one eighth Cherokee, visited a UW practice in Sixkiller’s sophomore year. Two years later, he invited him to Georgia to be a part of The Longest Yard movie. Sixkiller played a halfback on the inmate team that took on the guards. Later, he appeared as a boat captain in Hawaii Five-O.
This article first appeared in Peninsula Daily News on March 8, 2023.
FORKS — The University of Washington’s Joe Jarzynka was probably a little too small for big-time college football.
It didn’t matter to him. He built himself into a larger-than-life legend as “the man who never took a fair catch.”
Jarzynka, 45, was found dead along a bank in the Sol Duc River near Forks Sunday morning. He had come from his home in Tacoma for a solo fishing trip on the Sol Duc. His single-person pontoon boat was found stuck in a logjam about a mile from where his body was discovered. An autopsy is pending, according to the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office.
Jarzynka, a Gig Harbor High School football star, played for the University of Washington football team from 1996 to 1999. A 5-foot-7 undersized halfback, he built his legend mostly by returning punts and kicks for the Huskies. He was even a field goal kicker for UW one season.
Jarzynka knew the Olympic Peninsula well. He was one of the regulars at the Sonny Sixkiller Celebrity Golf Classic, held every year at 7 Cedars Golf Course. The golf classic features a lot of University of Washington football legends every June.
Bruce Skinner with the Olympic Medical Center Foundation is one of the organizers of the golf tournament. He said Jarzynka came all 10 years of the Sixkiller event.
“I remember him as a player. He never took a fair catch,” Skinner said. “When you looked at him, you’d think there was no way that guy played football. He was obviously very tough to survive college football.”
Skinner said what Jarzynka lacked in size, he made up with quickness. He always seemed to have the ability to make the first defender miss when he caught the ball.
Jarzynka walked on at UW. He never
had huge stats on offense. His best year was 1998, when he caught 11 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown. He followed up with four catches for 82 yards and a TD his senior year in 1999.
seemed to always pull it off,” said Seattle sportswriter and radio personality Mike Gastineau.
FO O T BA L L : Jo e Jar zyn ka lo o ms lar g e in Huskie s lo r e
“RIP Joe. The news of your passing has pierced my heart. One of the most fearless competitors I’ve ever played with. It truly was an honor to be your teammate. Prayers to you family,” tweeted former UW quarterback Marques Tuiasosopo.
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Where he made his mark was special teams, returning both kicks and punts. He had a total of 136 punt and kick returns in his Huskies career. He had a monster year his junior season with 45 punt returns for 402 yards and a touchdown with an average of 8.9 yards per return. He also had 16 kickoff returns for 329 yards and an average of 20.4 yards per return. That’s 731 return yards in 11 games — an average of 65.6 return yards per game.
m ❙ SP O R T S H U SK I E SF ORKS The U ni v ers i ty of Wa s hi ngton’s Joe Ja rzy nka wa s p roba bl y a l i ttl e too s ma l l for bi g- ti me c ol l ege footba l l .
His junior year in 1998, he even became the Huskies’ kicker after the fifth game of the year, making 19 of 22 extra points and six out of eight field goals. He made the all-Pac-10 team as an all-purpose player.
“Joe’s heart for his brothers and his character were the best traits about him. They superceded his toughness and fearless approach to the game,” tweeted former UW special teams player Spencer Marona. “I loved blocking for you on the kickoff return team; however, it was an honor to call you a friend. RIP Joe Jarzynka.”
It d i d n’t ma tter to hi m. He bui l t hi ms el f i nto a l a rger- tha n- l i fe l egend a s “the ma n who nev er took a fa i r c a tc h ”
In a 1998 game against Cal, he had a 91-yard punt return for a touchdown, then had to line up and kick the extra point.
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Jarzynka’s fans and former teammates took to Twitter Monday after hearing the news of his untimely death.
“So sad to hear the news of the passing of Joe Jarzynka. It’s impossible to explain the buzz that ran through Husky Stadium when Joe would drop into punt return formation. He was not going to fair catch. Everyone knew it. And he
“He wasn’t the biggest, he wasn’t the strongest, he wasn’t the fastest, but my goodness gracious was he one of the favorites,” said former UW quarterback Brock Huard.
Skinner said former Husky Braxton Cleman is putting together a fundraiser, reaching out to other Huskies legends who are part of the Sixkiller Classic to raise money for Jarzynka’s family.
Joe Jarzynka was a regular participant in the Sonny Sixkiller Celebrity Golf Classic, and was a member of the wining team in 2021.
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Steve Alvord, from Bellingham, Washington, was a defensive standout and three year letterman playing on the defensive line for the Huskies from 1984-1986. He made an impact early in his career, starting all 12 games his sophomore season with the 1984 team, and was part of the stingy defense, allowing just 12.1 points per game, which was second best in the nation that year. He is a member of the Husky Hall of Fame, as a part of Washington’s 1984 team, which beat Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl, and was the winner of the UW’s Guy Flaherty Most Inspirational Award in 1986. Steve was selected by St. Louis Cardinals in the 8th round of the 1987 NFL Draft and played for the Cardinals in both St. Louis and Phoenix for two seasons, and also played for the Barcelona Dragons in the World League.
Dick BAIRD ASSISTANT COACH/ RECRUITING COORDINATOR
Dick Baird was a 15-year assistant coach at Washington. As a graduate assistant in 1984 and 1985, he worked with the UW offensive line, before becoming recruiting coordinator under Don James. Baird also spent time coaching receivers and linebackers. He was an undergraduate at WSU, where he starred as a linebacker and served as the Cougars’ football team captain. Baird earned his master’s from Washington in 1985. He coached the sport for more than 30 years. He still follows the game closely and was, before retiring in 2021 the host of Coaches Corner on Sports Radio 950 KJR as well as one of the Husky Honks on KJR where he provided insider knowledge of college football, and in particular, the Huskies.
1966-1969
John Buller was a three-year letterman for the Huskies from 1966-67 through 1968-69. In 1969, he won the team’s 101 Club Scholar/Athlete Award. In addition to his three years on the UW basketball team, he served as a UW assistant basketball coach under Tex Winter in 1970-71, and spent many years in and around the UW athletic department at the University. He was a member of the Tyee Board, the business school advisory board and was University of Washington Alumni Association Executive Director. He also served as co-host of the 1995 NCAA Final Four in Seattle that was held at the Kingdome.
1984-1985 GUARD
Burnham was a two-time letterman offensive guard for the Huskies, earning letters in 1984 and 1985. He started seven games in ‘84 and 11 in ‘85, helping the Huskies to the Orange Bowl the first year and the Freedom Bowl the second. The 1984 team went 11-1, beat Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl and finished ranked No. 2 in the nation. The 1985 team beat Colorado in the Freedom Bowl. After his UW career, he played briefly for the Seahawks in the NFL and in the CFL for the British Columbia Lions. He is inducted to California’s Shasta County Sports Hall of Fame.
1970-1972 GUARD
When Bruce Case was leading Newport High into the 1967 state championship game against Renton, he had captured the attention, if not the affection and admiration of Washington coach Tex Winter. Washington welcomed Case with open arms and Coach Winter — along with Coach Marv Harshman who followed Tex — reaped the rewards of Bruce’s talents for three years. During his tenure at UW he received the prestigious 101 Club Scholarship Award and the Hec Edmundson Most Inspirational Award. After leaving the UW, Case played professional basketball for six years with the Melbourne Tigers in the Australian Professional League, helping the Tigers to two national championships.
1998-2002 RUNNING BACK
Whether as a starting tailback or a reserve receiver, whether playing against an underdog or battling in a bowl game, whether healthy or hurt, Cleman Braxton was always a ready, reliable and dependable Husky. The North Dakota native who was recruited out of Oroville (WA) High School by coach Rick Neuheisel, ignited the fireworks in the 2001 Rose Bowl by scoring the Dawgs’ first touchdown against Drew Brees-led Purdue which fell to the Huskies, 34-24. The fiveyear senior rushed for 708 yards and scored six TDs during his 28-game stellar career. Among his most prized accomplishments, Cleman was the inaugural recipient of the Curtis Williams Endowed Football Scholarship, named for the former Washington safety who died from a spinal cord injury at the age of 24.
1994-1997
Jason Chorak was a three-year starter and as a junior for the Huskies in 1996, led the Pac-10 in sacks with 14.5 (a school record) and tackles for loss with 22. He was named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year in 1996. He ended his career with a team record 61.5 tackles for loss, as well as finishing third in school history with 25.5 career sacks. Chorak was named firstteam All-America by The Sporting News and Football News in 1996 and named second-team All America by the Football News in 1997. In the 1998 NFL draft he was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round. He also played for the Indianapolis Colts.
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1980 & 1982 QUARTERBACK
Cowan, a two year letterman, went into the 1981 season as the Huskies’ number 1 signal-caller. Injured in the first game of the year against Kansas State. He recovered over the season and scored the final touchdown in the 1982 Rose Bowl against Iowa. He started six games for the Huskies and was always big in the post season. Besides scoring a touchdown in the 1982 Rose Bowl, he also passed for 350 yards in a 2120 win over a Boomer Esiason-led Maryland team in the 1982 Aloha Bowl, which ranked as the most passing yards by a Husky in a bowl game. Following his career at Washington, he played four years in the Canadian Football League for the BC Lions and Toronto Argonauts.
2006-2008 BASEBALL
Elliott Cribby, who lettered three times at UW from 2006-08, now serves as the Huskies’ Associate Head Coach, Pitching Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. Cribby had an outstanding pitching career for the Huskies and still has his name in the UW record books. He ranks seventh with 13 career saves, including 10 in 2006, which is tied for sixth all-time in Husky single-season history. In all, Cribby made 70 appearances on the mound for the Huskies and had at least 20 appearances in each of his three seasons. He was honorable mention All-Pac-10 in 2006 when he ranked among the Conference leaders in several categories: including second in saves (10), sixth in wins (7),
1974-1977 BASEBALL
Ed Cribby earned four letters for the Washington baseball team from 1974 through 1977, playing three season under former Big Leaguer Bubba Morton and then finishing his career in the first season of Bob MacDonald’s tenure as head coach. In 1976, Ed, whose son Elliott also went on to play for the Huskies, shared the team lead in runs batted in.
1990-1993 OUTFIELDER
Derrin Doty is the only Sequim High School Graduate to play Division I Baseball, starring for the UW baseball team from 1990-1993. Named to the Husky Baseball AllCentury Team, he was an outfielder who became only the second Husky to ever hit over .400. The slugging outfielder hit .402 to win the Pac-10 Northern Division batting title in 1993.Drafted by the California Angels, he played for the Northwest League Champion Boise Hawks in 1993, and made the 1994 Midwest All Star Team at Cedar Rapids, playing alongside Alex Rodriguez, Mike Sweeney and Raul Ibanez. He also set a Northwest League record at Cedar Rapids, going 6 for 6 in a nine inning game.
Recruited out of Kent-Meridian High in 1973, where he was named the state’s MVP on both offense and defense, Robin went on to earn four letters as a tight end and fullback. At 6 ft., 242 pounds, he bulldozed for 2,351 yards, 13th on UW’s all-time career rushing list, at the time second behind the heralded Hugh McElhenny. The Huskies’ 1976 MVP led the team in scoring in 1974 and 1976, and he rushed for 100 or more yards 12 times during his UW career, where he ranks fifth on the all-time list. He was drafted in the third round by the Chicago Bears and played for the Bears from 1977-1983, where he blocked for Walter Payton. He scored the winning touchdown against the NY Giants which propelled the Bears into the 1977-78 NFL playoffs. He went on to play for the Oklahoma Outlaws and the Birmingham Stallions in the USFL.
1988-2008 ASSISTANT COACH
Randy Hart left his signature of success on six high profile institutions including the University of Washington, which he served for 20 years of his sterling 45-year career. A native of Cleveland and a graduate of Ohio State where he played under Woody Hayes, Randy’s first stint as a Husky was in 1977, when he served as defensive line coach. He returned to Seattle in 1988, after being named assistant head coach and defensive line coach. His final stint as a Husky defensive coach was in 1995 to 2008. Hart’s participation in 10 Rose Bowls are the second most in the game’s history. When he left Washington in 2008, he went to Notre Dame for one season and then was defensive line coach at Stanford until his retirement in 2015.
1993-1995 GUARD
Athree-year letterman offensive guard from West Linn, Ore., Highfield started every game for the Huskies in the 1994 and 1995 seasons, after having started seven games on the defensive line as a sophomore in 1993. Part of the Huskies’ 1995 Pac-10 Championship squad, he was a multiple winner as a senior, including earning All Pac-10 honors as well as winning the UW’s L. Wait Rising and John P. Angel Awards, presented to the team’s top lineman. Following an extensive college coaching career, Highfield recently became a resident of the Olympic Peninsula when he was named the Head Football coach of the Forks Spartans.
1970-1972 CENTER
Adynamic scorer and rebounder, Hawes starred for the Huskies from 1970 - 72. A Two-time All-American, he is still ranked in the top 10 all-time in career scoring and rebounding at Washington, as well as being the UW’s only basketball player to average 20 points or more in a season on multiple occasions (20.2, 20.3, 21.7), plus provided the most productive rebounding season (14.8) in school history. His career average of 20.8 points per game is still the best in school history.And his 12.9 rebounds per game are the second-most all-time at UW. Following his career at Washington, Hawes played 10 seasons in the NBA.
1994 -1997 BASEBALL
Brandon Irvine is blessed with a blue-blooded pedigree and a family tree deep rooted in the crossfire of classic competition. Following an outstanding prep career at Port Angeles High School, Brandon followed in the footsteps of his father, Earle and his Uncle, George. He matriculated to the University of Washington to continue his athletic career and he carried his family banner with pride, purpose and passion. The crafty hurler was a member of two teams that advanced to the NCAA Regional’s in 1994 and 1997. As a freshman, Irvine pitched in two of the Regional games, both Washington wins, and the team that finished the season ranked number 12 in the country, was one game away from the college world series. Brandon finished his Husky career as a member of the 1997 team that won the PAC 10 title for the first time.
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1975-1978
LINEBACKER
Michael Jackson holds several defensive school records for the Huskies, including single season (210) and career (569) tackles. He set team records for tackles in a game with 29 twice in 1977. Named to the Husky All Centennial Team, he was the Sports Illustrated Player of the Week in November of 1977, Husky Team Captain (1978), an all Pac-10 linebacker in 1977 and 1978, and was named to several AllAmerican teams. The eyes of the nation were on him during the 1977 Rose Bowl when he made the vital end zone interception that helped seal Washington’s victory over Michigan. He went on to play for eight seasons for the Seattle Seahawks, where he became one of the team’s all-time defensive greats. He led the Seahawks in tackles for a number of seasons and received numerous other awards, including team MVP, Most Improved Player, and the Seattle P.I.’s Sports Star of the Year.
1996-1998
Todd Johnson was a three-year letterman from Bellevue’s Newport High, who went from a walk-on to the team’s leading tackler in his senior season. A weakside linebacker, he started all 12 games in 1998, leading the Huskies with 70 total tackles. His 3.5 sacks and 4 tackles for loss in a game vs. Utah State are still among the top-10, single-game marks in Husky history. Johnson also shared the team lead for both tackles for loss (14) and sacks (8.0) for the 1998 season.
1983-1986
PLACE KICKER
Coming to Washington as a walk-on, Jaeger took over for outgoing All-American placekicker Chuck Nelson in 1983. He earned All-America mention all four years at Washington, and for his senior season, in which the Huskies went 8-3-1, Jaeger was a consensus All-American, selected as a 1st Team All-American by both the AP and UPI.
Jaeger is still the all-time Washington Husky scoring leader with 358 points and held the NCAA record with 80 career field goals. Jeff had a 12 year career in the NFL, playing for the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders and Chicago Bears. In 1993, he led the NFL in scoring.
1985-1988
Scott Jones was a four year letter winner playing at the University of Washington. He was moved to offensive tackle his senior year after playing his previous three years at tight end. Jones was known for his excellent blocking skills and became Washington’s swiftest lineman after the position shift as well as a team leader his senior year. The only Port Angeles High School player to ever play in the NFL, Jones was a 12th round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1989 draft and enjoyed a three year pro career with the Bengals, the New York Jets and the Green Bay Packers.
When Lincoln Kennedy finished his Husky career in 1992, he had become one of the school’s all-time best offensive lineman. As a junior, he helped anchor the offensive line for the undefeated 1991 National Championship team that defeated Michigan in the Rose Bowl. Kennedy was a two-time winner of The Morris Trophy, which is given to the Pac10’s Lineman of the Year, and was a unanimous consensus AllAmerica as a senior in 1992. This O-Line stalwart allowed only two sacks in his four years at Washington, and played in three Rose Bowls. He was drafted with the ninth overall pick in the 1993 NFL Draft and went on to play 11 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and Oakland Raiders.To cap his stellar career, Lincoln was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in the 2015 Class.
Graham Lasee was born with an innate love for the game. His football journey started at a very young age -- he was a defensive end from Bellingham, recruited by Rick Neuheisel and he played for the Huskies from 2001 to 2003. He won two varsity letters and started in 2003. After graduation Graham pursued his career in fire fighting and has been a Lieutenant in Longview for the past 14 years. He passes his love for the game onto local high school and youth players. His newest adventure is coaching his son in flag football.
2004-2006 BASEBALL
Home town fans acquired an affection for Matt Lane, a lefthanded hitting catcher from Port Angeles High School, who was a three year letterman for the Huskies (2004, 2005, 2006). As a senior, the local hero started 56 of the Huskies 61 games and belted 12 of his career 24 home runs. During his senior season, he was the primary batterymate for Golden Spikes Award winner Tim Lincecum, who went on to win two Cy Young Awards in the National League. In 2006, Lane was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th round of the MLB Draft , and spent three seasons in professional baseball with the Blue Jays’ organization.
1977-1979 CORNERBACK
Mark Lee was successful enough at cornerback while playing for the Huskies to earn All-Conference as well as Honorable Mention All-America Honors. However, when he went back to return punts, is when the stadium would start to pay attention. One of the best punt returners of the Pac-10 era, he had three punt returns for touchdowns in 1979, including a memorable game-winner against Oregon that was the first punt return of his college career. Three punt returns for touchdowns set a school record at the time. Lee was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 1980 draft. He played for the Packers from 1980 to 1990 and started 140 of 157 games and recorded 31 interceptions. He finished his final year in the NFL playing for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints.
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With 2621 career rushing yards, Greg Lewis currently sits fifth all-time in Husky history. In his senior season, Lewis rushed for 1279 yards, 9th in the country and a school record at the time, which earned him the inaugural Doak Walker award given to college football’s most outstanding running back, and finished 7th in the Heisman trophy race. Lewis also earned the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year award for his performance in 1990. In 44 games as a Husky, Lewis averaged 5.1 yards per carry and rushed for 22 touchdowns. The Dawgs finished the 1990 season with a 10-2 record in large part due to Lewis’s stellar year. Lewis was drafted by the Broncos in the fifth round of the 1991 NFL draft, and played two years for Denver.
1989 – 1992 SAFETY
Following in the footsteps of his older, Husky All-American offensive lineman Jeff Pahukoa, Shane became a force of the defensive side of the ball at Washington. He was a four-year letterman at safety, and served as a team captain as a senior. He helped lead the ferocious Husky defense to three straight Pac-10 titles and three Rose Bowls, and started all 12 games during the UW’s 1991 National Championship run. Shane was named to the First Team All-Pac 10 Academic team in 1990. He was also selected 2nd Team All-Pac-10 free safety in 1991 and 1992. He went undrafted in the 1992 draft but was signed by the New Orleans Saints. He played three years for the Saints, his biggest game coming against New England and former Washington State QB Drew Bledsoe — Pahukoa had 12 tackles and 2 interceptions in the game.
Gary “Chip” Lydum is one of the longest-tenured employees of the UW athletic department. After having served in the United States Marine Corps, Lydum got his start in athletics as an undergraduate student before joining the sports information staff in the 1984. In 1991, he switched jobs to become the assistant to the athletic director, a job he held for three years before taking over as the UW athletic department’s associate athletic director for capital projects. In that role, he has overseen some of the most ambitious projects in the department’s history, including the construction of the Dempsey Indoor Practice Facility, Husky Ballpark and the Husky track and soccer facilities, along with the complete renovations of Hec Edmundson Pavilion and Husky Stadium, which re-opened to rave reviews in 2013.
As a Husky ‘horse-hider’ in the mid-70s, Eddie Pasatiempo was the ultimate ‘pepper player’ whose characteristic hustle and bustle earned him respect and admiration from his teammates. Pasatiempo credits his experience as a university student and athlete, as well as friends and colleagues, for influencing him to become the successful person he is today. As a freshman on a full baseball scholarship, Eddie played the infield with sizzle and speed, making up with heart and soul what he lacked in size. Between Coach Bubba Morton and teammates, classmates and fraternity brothers, Eddie not only has embraced the qualities of those around him, he has put them to good use during his distinguished career.
1991-1994 OFFENSIVE GUARD
After a stellar prep career at South Kitsap High School, Peterson signed with the Washington Huskies, where he made three trips to the Rose Bowl and played on the greatest team in school history — the 1991 national championship unit. Peterson was a redshirt freshman on the title team. He didn’t make any starts, but played in every game. He started all 23 Husky games as a sophomore and junior at weak-side guard and 11 games at tackle his senior year when he was voted the UW’s top offensive lineman while earning second-team All-Pac-10 honors. Following his senior season he played in both the BlueGray Classic and Hula Bowl all star games before the expansion Carolina Panthers, then coached by former Husky assistant, Dom Capers, selected him in the fifth round of the 1995 NFL draft.
1976-1977
TAILBACK
Rowland joined the Huskies as a Junior College AllAmerican and made a huge impact on the team his first year. Rushing for 1,002 yards, he became the first Husky to gain a 1,000 yards in a single season since the legendary Hugh McElhenny. He finished second in the conference in rushing behind USC’s Ricky Bell. Rowland was an important part of that Husky team that reached its first Rose Bowl in 14 years, where they defeated a heavily favored Michigan squad.
1973-1975 CENTER
Pinney was an All-Pac-8 selection at center and two-time co-captain for the Huskies playing for head coaches Jim Owens and Don James. One of seven Huskies drafted in 1976, Pinney was selected in the second round by the World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. He played guard and tackle for the Steelers, and was the starting right tackle in Super Bowl XIII. He also played for the USFL and was a starting tackle for the USFL Champion Michigan Panthers. After the USFL folded in 1985, he returned to the Steelers where he remained until he finished his playing days in 1987.
1971-1972
RECEIVER
Atransfer from San Mateo JC, Tom Scott wasted little time making an impact for the Husky offense. Immediately becoming one of Sonny Sixkiller’s favorite targets, he led Washington in receptions with 35 for 820 yards and six scores in 1971. He also finished third on the team in rushing while returning kicks and occasional punts. He earned All-Pacific Coast and All-Pac-8 honors that season. His senior season he kept up his big-play legacy by averaging nearly 26 yards a reception. Following his days as a Husky, Scott was drafted by the Detroit Lions, but opted to go north to Canada, where he began an 11-year career in the Canadian Football League, again had an early impact, as he was named the CFL’s rookie of the year with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1974. He retired in 1985 and was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1998.
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1970-1972 QUARTERBACK
Sonny Sixkiller led the nation in passing in 1970, completing 186 of 362 passes for 2,303 yards and 15 touchdowns. He was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated on October 4, 1971, and was named one of the top 10 Pac-10 quarterbacks of all time in a recent poll. A native of Ashland, Oregon, he played for the Hawaiians in the World Football League, and was a cast member of The Longest Yard (1974). He currently is the Senior Associate General Manager for the Washington IMG.
1989-1992 STRONG SAFETY
Big-hitting safety Tommie Smith joined the Huskies as a running back from Lancaster, Calif., before moving to defense. Tommie earned four letters – 1989 through 1992 –and thus played on three Pac-10 Champion teams, including the 1991 National Championship. His sack of quarterback Mike Grant for a safety during the 1992 win over Nebraska remains one of the high points in that run of success. Smith also returned kicks and punts and still ranks second in UW history in interception return yards.
Longtime UW assistant coach Chris Tormey worked at UW under several different Husky head coaches, starting as a graduate assistant coach under Don James in 1980 and 1981. In 1982 he returned to his alma mater, Idaho, where he was All-Big Sky defensive end and linebacker, to coach the defensive line, serving under newly hired Idaho Vandals’ head coach Dennis Erickson. After two years on the Palouse, Tormey returned to the Huskies in Seattle for eleven seasons he coached the tight ends, outside linebackers and the secondary, and also served as defensive coordinator during the 1993-94 seasons. During his tenure as an assistant, the Huskies appeared in 10 bowl games and shared the 1991 national championship with Miami (Fla.).
Robb Weller has been a public figure since his college days at the University of Washington. His popularity as a yell leader made him a personality on campus, leading to dozens of invitations to emcee University events as a student. The student section was always packed early when he was patrolling the sidelines of Husky Stadium with a microphone in his hand. He invented “The Wave” – the cheer that gets spectators on their feet and ripples through an entire stadium. He gained national exposure when he joined the nationally syndicated show Entertainment Tonight, co-hosting with Mary Hart.Weller has won four Emmy Awards and has 11 Emmy Nominations. In addition, he has been honored as the first inductee into the Washington State Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
The Warehouse is proud to be a supporter of the OMC Foundation and annual
1980-1982 GUARD
Athree-year (1980-82) letterman offensive lineman from Fair Oaks, Calif., Pat Zakskorn was a two-year starter at guard, starting all 12 games in 1982, as well as seven games in 1981. He lettered on the 1980 team, coached by Don James, that won the Pac-10 Conference and played in the Rose Bowl, and then repeated in 1981, shutting out Iowa, 28-0, on Jan. 1, 1982. His final season, Washington finished 2nd in the conference and beat Maryland in the Aloha Bowl.
to be a part
Olympic Electric is a proud supporter of the 12th Annual Sonny Sixkiller Celebrity
Classic
2022 SEQUIM HEALTH & REHABILITATION
John Buller (celebrity)
Sid Krumpe., Michael Littman, Mark Mitrovich, Chris Rose
2021 IRWIN DENTAL CENTER
Joe Jarzynka (celebrity)
Todd Irwin, Jason Doig, Jade Tisdale, Matt Averill
2019 SHAMUS SANDWICH SHOPPE
Steve Emtman (celebrity)
Shamus Reilly, Shawn Reilly
2018 OSP SLING
John Buller (celebrity)
Todd Negus, Paul Reed, Chad Wagner, Bill Evanstad
2017 OSP SLING
John Buller (celebrity)
Todd Negus, Paul Reed, Jordan Negus, Chad Wagner
2016 CRESTWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
Mark Lee (celebrity)
Sid Krumpe, Ron Grant, Mark Mitrovich, Garrett Payton
2015 CRESTWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
Marques Tuiasosopo (celebrity)
Michael Littman, Sid Krumpe, Ron Grant, Chad Wagner
2014 COLUMBIA BANK
Jason Chorak (celebrity)
Kevin Meabon, Dave McNear, Steve Peterson, Bryan Rush
2013 IRWIN DENTAL CENTER
Scott Jones (celebrity)
Rob Botero, Mike Dupuis, Gerald Petersen, Gary Thorne
2012 IRWIN DENTAL CENTER
Sonny Sixkiller (celebrity)
Rob Botero, Mike Dupuis Gerald Petersen, Gary Thorne
July 28, 2023 The Cedar s at Dungeness
Presented by Wilder Auto
To Benefit the Olympic Medical Center Foundation
Wilder Auto
HALL OF FAME SPONSORS
Swinerton Builders
Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
Lakeside Industries
Peninsula Bottling Irwin Dental Center
LONG DRIVE: Merrill Lynch – The Sabiers Brayton Wealth Management Group
PUTTING CONTEST: Korsmo Construction
DINNER & AUCTION: D.A. Davidson
CAPSA Healthcare
Carlsborg Station
Clarence Knutson
Columbia Distributing
First Fed
Gellor Insurance
Harbor Food Service
Jackson Energy
Jim & Debbie Jones
Lee Johnson Auto Family
Next Door Gastropub
Olympic Electric
Olympic Printers
OSP Sling
Pin Seeker Indoor Golf
Platypus Marine
Tournament Chairs: Jim Jones Jr, Bill Gellor, Garrett Smithson
OMC Foundation Staff: Bruce Skinner, Jeremy Gilchrist, George Hill, Lindsay Fox, Andrea Bianchi, Aidan Butterworth, Lilliana Williams
Volunteers: Gail Ralston, Cathy Grant, Karla Williams, Isabella
Williams, Monte & Leslie English, Jessie Gilchrist, Edna Petersen, Staci Flores, Chig Martin, Jaycie Wakefield, Sheri Lehmann
Tournament Announcer: Scooter Chapman
Ladies’ Day Committee: Denise Sixkiller, Kathy Skinner, Gail Ralston, Tanya Smith, Janet Lovell, Jan Clevenger, Tammy Wooldridge, Mary Hebert, Lex Sorensen
Port Angeles Lefties
Red Lion & 48 Degrees North Waterfront
Restaurant & Bar
Sequim Health & Rehabilitation
Strait Floors
The Warehouse
USI Insurance
Jerry Allen, CEO – 7 Cedars Casino
Chad Wagner, Director of Golf – Cedars at Dungeness
Garrett Smithson, Golf Professional - Cedars at Dungeness
Brendan Winger, Assistant Golf Professional – Cedars at Dungeness
John Manzo, Food and Beverage Director – Cedars at Dungeness
Larry Smithson, Food and Beverage Director – 7 Cedars Resort
Glenn Smithson, General Manager – 7 Cedars Casino
Judy Walz, Marketing Director – 7 Cedars Resort
Bria Miller, Hotel Manger – 7 Cedars Resort
Kyla Riggs, Assistant Hotel Manager – 7 Cedars Resort
Dennise Kettel, Director of Sales - 7 Cedars Resort
Scott Atherton, AV Manager – 7 Cedars Resort
Taylor Foth – Olympic Printers
Lexie Winters – Photographs
Donn Bernstein – Editorial
Jeff Bechthold – UW Sports Information
The Port Angeles Lefties are proud to support The OMC Foundation and the 12th Annual Sonny Sixkiller Celebrity Golf Classic
