University of Portland Legend Joe Etzel Has Died

University of Portland legend Joe Etzel has died

Etzel was involved in Pilots athletics for decades.

Joe Etzel, University of Portland's longtime athletic director, dies at 87

Joe Etzel, longtime Athletic Director of the University of Portland, passed away at 87 years old after dedicating over 34 years of service to the university, during which the school's athletic department saw significant growth and captured 57 West Coast Conference championships.

Joe Etzel, veteran Portland Pilots athletic director and coach, dies at 87

Joe Etzel, a prominent basketball and baseball player at the University of Portland who later served for decades as the school’s athletic director and baseball coach, died Sunday night.

University of Portland Mourns the Passing of Former Athletic Director, Coach, and Student-Athlete Joe Etzel

PORTLAND, Ore. – The University of Portland is deeply saddened to share that Joe Etzel — beloved former Athletic Director, head baseball coach, and standout student-athlete — passed away Sunday night in Portland, surrounded by his family. He was 87.