Today we honor Bruce Anderson. Bruce played for four of the best football coaches ever – Pete Susick, George Allen of the LA Rams, Allie Sherman of the New York Giants and Vince Lomardi. The following is from Anderson’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2006.
Education:
Marshfield High School.
Class of 1962
Willamette University, Salem. Ore.
Class of 1966
Athletics:
• 6th round draft choice, Los Angeles Rams
• Only player drafted from Willamette as of this date
• 2 Year All-American
• 4 Year All-Conference Player
• 1966 Los Angeles Rams.
…….Coach George Allen
• 1967-69 New York Giants,
…….Coach Allie Sherman
•1968-70 Washington Redskins.
……Coach Vince Lombardi
Career:
1967-1972 Merrill Lynch, New York
1972-1977 Merrill Lynch. Los Angeles.
…….Vice President of Institutional Salv,
1977-1980 INSIDE SPORT MAGAZINE
…….Co-Owner, Executive Vice President
1983 Sealttle Sounders Soccer Club
…….NASL Seattle Franchise, President and Owner
1984-1992 Paramount Plastics
…….President and Owner.
1992-1996 Coquille Economic Development Corporation.
…….President and founder. Organized and developed a diverse company to provide self-sufficiency for the Coquille Indian Tribe. Accomplishments include:
• Develop Heritage Place Assisted Living Facility in Bandon.
• Develop The Mill Casino. Buffet, restaurant, lounge, convention center and live concerts.
• Develop for Coquille Indian Tribe: Reservation new homes, organic cranberry farm, health clinic, business park. Coquille Forest land.
• Develop and build Coquille Library.
1997-Present ANJ. L.L.C., President and Owner,
…….Mercy Manor in Roseburg. Mercy Crest in Coos Bay.
…….Alzheimer’s Center and Medical complex in Roseburg
…….Frito-Lay warehouses in Coos Bay, Medford, Salem and …….Roseburg.
…….RV Park in Lincoln City. 93 Units Avista Gas Company office. US Dairy Association office complex, Department of Justice office building.
…….Partner in building 193-Unit Apartment. Bothel. WA
Anderson speaking at the 2006 MHS Hall of Fame
Awards:
• Willamette University Hall of Fame. 2000
• Distinguished Alumni Award for Economic Development.
Willamette University. 1997
• Lending Broker Award. Merrill Lynch. 1976, 1977
• Defensive Player of the Week, National Football League. 1970, 13 tackles. 3 sacks.
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