Randy Lein, former USC and Arizona State men’s golf coach, 69
The Pac-12 “Coach of the Century” led the Trojans to nine NCAA appearances and two conference titles.
Trojan student-athletes share holiday cheer with neighborhood children
President Folt joins USC basketball players in handing out more than $150,000 in donated gifts.
USC 2019 | The year in athletics: Crosstown Cup captured and records broken on land and sea
✌ Year in review: From the first USC Pac-12 title in women’s lacrosse to four NCAA championship runners-up, Trojans made their presence felt across the collegiate sporting world.
Rex Johnston, two-sport USC athlete who played in NFL and MLB, 82
Johnston — who scored the winning run in the 1958 College World Series championship game — is one of just two Trojans to have played in football’s and baseball’s big leagues.
USC’s 1990 Rose Bowl: A Look Back at an Unbelievable Season
It’s the 30-year anniversary of “The Drive.” The win in Pasadena capped off a campaign that got off to a grim start.
Mike Scarpace, 74, earned All Pac-8 honors as a USC blocker
After a stint in the NFL, he went on to coaching positions at schools including UCLA, Glendale Community College and Long Beach Poly High.
USC football player inspires Los Angeles kids to read with personal story
Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. told young students at an elementary school near USC that he wasn’t always the big man on campus, until reading helped him gain confidence.
Mike Bohn named USC director of athletics
The veteran administrator, who is joining USC from the University of Cincinnati, is known for his integrity and student-centered focus.
Ron Fairly, 81, baseball star for USC, Dodgers and Angels
The home run and RBI leader on USC’s 1958 national championship team went on to a 21-year career in the big leagues.
Walt Peterson, 76, USC All-American pitcher who won 1963 College World Series final
The two-year letterman set school records for career strikeouts and career ERA.
Bill Fisk Jr., former USC All-American offensive guard, 75
The three-year letterman was a member of the Trojans’ undefeated 1962 national championship team.
Al Carmichael, star of USC’s victorious 1953 Rose Bowl team, 90
He went on to score the first touchdown in American Football League history and also set an NFL kickoff return record.
Dave Roberts, national athletics compliance leader, named interim director of athletics
He replaces Lynn Swann, who resigned after a historic three-year tenure.
Frank Alfano, star of USC’s 1970 and 1971 NCAA champion baseball teams, 69
The three-year starting infielder made the All-College World Series team both years.
Oz Simmons, member of USC 1977 NCAA champion volleyball team, 62
After leaving USC, he went on to be a successful, longtime high school coach in Orange County.
Everything you need to know as USC football’s 2019 season gets underway
As the team heads into Saturday’s opener against Fresno State, learn about tailgating do’s and don’ts, Coliseum changes and more.
Jim Hardy, 1945 Rose Bowl MVP and the oldest living USC football player, 96
The MVP of the 1945 Rose Bowl played seven seasons as a quarterback in the NFL.
Mike McGee, former USC athletic director, 80
During his tenure, more than 50 Trojan teams finished in the top 10 at their NCAA championships, including four that won NCAA titles.
Jim Marsh, team captain and former USC basketball record holder, 73
The USC and NBA player set the Trojan single-season field goal percentage record in both 1967 and 1968.
USC researchers explore how skateboarders can succeed in school and life
Skateboarders are known for their tenacity, creativity and focus. USC experts want to figure out how they can use those skills to prosper in college, work and beyond.
Jack Lovrich, member of USC’s NCAA Final Four and College World Series teams, 85
The multisport athlete was a three-year letterman center on the Trojan basketball team and a three-year letterman pitcher in baseball.
Law student by day, news-breaking NBA insider by night
Meet Arye Abraham, the only student at the USC Gould School of Law with more than 38,000 Twitter followers and dozens of NBA contacts in his cellphone.
Jason Gill named head coach of USC baseball
The new Trojan skipper has College World Series experience as both a player and coach.
In memoriam: Roy Irvin, MVP on 1954 men’s basketball Final Four team
The 6-foot-5 center still ranks in USC’s top 10 for both rebounds and rebounding average.