Hall of Fame
Harry A. Applequist holds a special place in Cougar football history, having played and starred in the first of the official Rose Bowl Games when WSU beat Brown 14-0 Jan. 1, 1916. Applequist received All-America honors that year and later was named to the all-time Rose Bowl team at guard by Los Angeles columnist Bill Henry. After WWI, Applequist returned to WSU as an assistant football coach, serving from 1920 through 1925. For four years, 1923-26, he directed WSU's baseball program, compiling a 66-29-1 record. His successor was "Buck" Bailey. Applequist then headed for Sacramento and until his death in 1976 he was one of the most respected educators to ever serve the Sacramento educational system. He rebuilt a floundering Sacramento High football program and then took on the challenges of a struggling Sacramento City College, serving as head football and baseball coach during his 1929-41 career. In 1940 he joined the Sacramento School District, remaining until his retirement in 1956. After his retirement he served in a variety of positions with the National Education Association and Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. He was the author of three books, was elected to the Sacramento Hall of Fame and received the "Emeritus Award" from the NHPEA.
