Memo to Linfield Board of Trustees: Quit stalling, name HHPA for Coach Paul Durham.
On Oct. 18, 2024, we celebrate the 111th anniversary of Paul Henry Durham. In 1913 he was born on that date in Portland and died June 22, 2007,at age 93 in Honolulu.
Linfield Athletics would not be what it is/they are today
without his leadership, coaching, caring, humor, humility and commitment.
But, while we celebrate him, we are disappointed Linfield, his
alma mater, continues to refuse to name the Linfield HHPA (Health, Human
Performance and Athletics Building) for him.
HHPA has Paul Durham’s name on its exterior facing Linfield
Avenue and his name and images are appear prominently inside of it.
Nonetheless, since the building opened in 1989, Linfield Board
of Trustees refuse to name the building for him.
Coach Paul Durham did “right” for Linfield.
Linfield should do “right” by naming AAPA the Paul Durham
Health, Human Performance and Athletics Building.
--Posted Oct. 8, 2024.
--Photos/video clips by Wildcatville, fall 2024.
Oct. 18, 1913 – June 22, 2007
STORY:
http://www.salem-news.com/sports/july12007/linfield_coach_070107.php
OBITUARY:
https://www.macyandson.com/obituaries/Paul-H-Durham?obId=1647189