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.