Aztec-Wazzu - The real connection

[aronoff]

Aztecs and Washington State have a long standing connection going back to the beginnings of Aztec Football. CE Peterson (Oregon State grad) was not a football guy – track was his sport so as football coach he was fortunate to have a solid assistant coach to guide the early years of the program

T.A Durham, our 1st Assistant Coach (1922-23-24)
Thomas Arthur Durham (1891-1973) was the quarterback of the 1915 Washington State team that provided their only Rose Bowl victory in 1916. He kicked the two PAT’s in the 14-0 win over Brown.

Was a lieutenant in the Navy in the 1920’s when he served as CE Peterson’s key assistant and the real X’s and O’s behind the early success of the teams. Joined the Navy in 1917 - retired in 1947 as a Commodore. After the Navy he lived in Pacific Beach, died Oct. 25, 1973 at Scripps.

Walter Herreid – Head Coach (1930-34)
Hired to replace CE Peterson, he was 1st Team (Tackle) on the AP PCC All-League team in 1916 – THE FIRST honors squad for what is now the Pac 12. Started on the famous 1915 Washington state team.
Coached HS ball before the Aztec job. d. 11 Nov 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Veterans Hospital Pneumonia per AP report ( Nov 13, 1941 Spokane Daily Chronicle, page 16)

Herreid’s Coaching jobs …..
Weatherwax HS, Aberdeen WA (4 seasons)
Santa Maria HS (5 seasons) to 1929 - 1927 CIF Finals
Huntington Park HS CA to 6/1930
San Diego State 1930-34
Beverly Hills HS 1936-37-38-39

John F Eubank, Head Coach (1942)
Washington State ’33 - replaced Leo Calland who joined the Navy. Played for the Cougars in 1931-32
Was an assistant at WSU for three seasons and later a HS coach at San Dieguito HS. Before the Aztecs.

[AzTex]

Even as long as I've been around, that's some history I wasn't aware of. I appreciate you sharing your great knowledge of everything Aztec.

[jdaztec]

Good research. Thank you.

[AzTex]

Oct 18, 2024 21:14:27 GMT -8 jdaztec said:

Good research. Thank you.

Frank probably knows more about Aztec sports than anyone alive.  Tom Ables, when he was alive, would be the only one that could challenge his standing.

[Cwag]

We should get in a conference with them!😁

[missiontrails]

Oct 18, 2024 11:55:38 GMT -8 aronoff said:

Aztecs and Washington State have a long standing connection going back to the beginnings of Aztec Football. CE Peterson (Oregon State grad) was not a football guy – track was his sport so as football coach he was fortunate to have a solid assistant coach to guide the early years of the program

T.A Durham, our 1st Assistant Coach (1922-23-24)
Thomas Arthur Durham (1891-1973) was the quarterback of the 1915 Washington State team that provided their only Rose Bowl victory in 1916. He kicked the two PAT’s in the 14-0 win over Brown.

Was a lieutenant in the Navy in the 1920’s when he served as CE Peterson’s key assistant and the real X’s and O’s behind the early success of the teams. Joined the Navy in 1917 - retired in 1947 as a Commodore. After the Navy he lived in Pacific Beach, died Oct. 25, 1973 at Scripps.

Walter Herreid – Head Coach (1930-34)
Hired to replace CE Peterson, he was 1st Team (Tackle) on the AP PCC All-League team in 1916 – THE FIRST honors squad for what is now the Pac 12. Started on the famous 1915 Washington state team.
Coached HS ball before the Aztec job. d. 11 Nov 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Veterans Hospital Pneumonia per AP report ( Nov 13, 1941 Spokane Daily Chronicle, page 16)

Herreid’s Coaching jobs …..
Weatherwax HS, Aberdeen WA (4 seasons)
Santa Maria HS (5 seasons) to 1929 - 1927 CIF Finals
Huntington Park HS CA to 6/1930
San Diego State 1930-34
Beverly Hills HS 1936-37-38-39

John F Eubank, Head Coach (1942)
Washington State ’33 - replaced Leo Calland who joined the Navy. Played for the Cougars in 1931-32
Was an assistant at WSU for three seasons and later a HS coach at San Dieguito HS. Before the Aztecs.

I love reading Aztec history like this - thanks for the post!

More recent history with Wazzu involves basketball transfers - Thames, Flynn, and a backup center whose name escapes me.

[myownwords]

Oct 18, 2024 11:55:38 GMT -8 aronoff said:

Aztecs and Washington State have a long standing connection going back to the beginnings of Aztec Football. CE Peterson (Oregon State grad) was not a football guy – track was his sport so as football coach he was fortunate to have a solid assistant coach to guide the early years of the program

T.A Durham, our 1st Assistant Coach (1922-23-24)
Thomas Arthur Durham (1891-1973) was the quarterback of the 1915 Washington State team that provided their only Rose Bowl victory in 1916. He kicked the two PAT’s in the 14-0 win over Brown.

Was a lieutenant in the Navy in the 1920’s when he served as CE Peterson’s key assistant and the real X’s and O’s behind the early success of the teams. Joined the Navy in 1917 - retired in 1947 as a Commodore. After the Navy he lived in Pacific Beach, died Oct. 25, 1973 at Scripps.

Walter Herreid – Head Coach (1930-34)
Hired to replace CE Peterson, he was 1st Team (Tackle) on the AP PCC All-League team in 1916 – THE FIRST honors squad for what is now the Pac 12. Started on the famous 1915 Washington state team.
Coached HS ball before the Aztec job. d. 11 Nov 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Veterans Hospital Pneumonia per AP report ( Nov 13, 1941 Spokane Daily Chronicle, page 16)

Herreid’s Coaching jobs …..
Weatherwax HS, Aberdeen WA (4 seasons)
Santa Maria HS (5 seasons) to 1929 - 1927 CIF Finals
Huntington Park HS CA to 6/1930
San Diego State 1930-34
Beverly Hills HS 1936-37-38-39

John F Eubank, Head Coach (1942)
Washington State ’33 - replaced Leo Calland who joined the Navy. Played for the Cougars in 1931-32
Was an assistant at WSU for three seasons and later a HS coach at San Dieguito HS. Before the Aztecs.

I really enjoy learning new "things". Thanks for that.