Joe Francis (1991) - Hall of Fame - Oregon State University Athletics

Joe Francis

Induction:
1991

Many have called Joe Francis the greatest tailback to ever play at Oregon State. He led OSU to a 7-3-1 record and a Rose Bowl appearance. He was an All-Coast pick as a senior and named the best player on the West Coast. Francis was the team's MVP in 1956 and '57.

He was also named the Hayward Award winner in 1957.

Francis is a member of the State of Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. He played two seasons for Green Bay and Montreal in the professional ranks. He returned to Oregon State as an assistant coach for two seasons under Tommy Prothro