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OSU Hall Of Famer Ron Finley Passes

Oregon State University Hall of Fame wrestler Ron Finley passed away Monday. He was 75.

Finley, who entered the Oregon State Hall of Fame in 1991, was a conference champion at 137 pounds in 1961 and 1962. He finished second at the 1961 NCAA Tournament, then took the 1963 Greco-Roman National title and later captured a gold medal at the Pan American Games.

A native of Newberg, Ore., he was a member of the 1964 Olympic Team, placing fourth in the Greco-Roman Division at 138.75 pounds.

He is also a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the State of Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.