Washington State University Athletics
Hall of Fame
Gordon Gladson
- Induction:
- 2011
- Class:
- 1955
Gordon Gladson, nicknamed the “Rock,” was just that at Washington State from 1952-55. He played football and was a boxer for the Cougars. Gladson was a three-time NCAA boxing champion, winning titles in 1952 (178 lbs), 1954 (165 lbs) and 1955 (178 lbs) including a perfect 13-0 mark in 1954. He capped his WSC career with a 9-2 mark as a senior. He claimed three PCI boxing titles, second most in school history. Gladson went on to teach and coach in Western Washington for a number of years and later in Palmer, Alaska.
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