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Ken Simonton Earns Induction Into Oregon State Hall of Fame

One of the greatest rushers in Pac-12 history and greatest Oregon State players ever, Ken Simonton is never far from Beavers’ fans hearts and minds.

Simonton was a centerpiece in OSU’s backfield from 1998-2001, racking up 5,004 rushing yards (then-second, now third all-time in the Pac-12) and 60 total touchdowns.

His peak came as a junior when he rushed for a school-record 1,559 yards and propelled Oregon State (11-1) to its best season in school history, including a 41-7 Fiesta Bowl victory over Notre Dame.

Simonton bounced around the NFL, NFL Europe and CFL from 2002-08.