Coach John F. Dillin (third from the left) poses with 1970 Linfield Golf Team members (left to right) Kent Scott, Mike Conklin, Dave Greig, Charlie Woods, Lance Madenwald and Steve Miyasaka. Photo -- taken by Tim Marsh at the Bayou Golf Course outside of McMinnville – appeared in the 1970 Oak Leaves. By the way, according to its Website, the Bayou was established in 1964.
Question- What son of a Linfield president served as a coach for the Wildcats?Answer –The late John F. Dillin, a 1961 Linfield graduate and a son of Linfield President (1943-1968) Harry Dillin and stepson of Irene Dillin, a 1939 graduate of the college.
During his career, John served more than a decade as golf coach and director of the Linfield Bookstore.
Speaking of Wildcat sports, Harry was also a Linfield coach. While serving as a professor at the college, before he became president, Harry coached tennis.
This Linfield Department of Athletics letterhead shows John's name as golf coach. Also listed are Paul Durham, athletic director and football coach; Hal Smith, men's track and wrestling coach; Roy Helser, baseball coach, and Ted Wilson, men's basketball coach.