Known affectionately by his students as “the Eggman,” the USC Dornsife emeritus associate professor was widely appreciated for his talent, dedication, energy and enthusiasm — qualities for which he was recognized with awards for teaching excellence.
The USC alumnus also helped establish the Newport Sports Museum and the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which honors the nation’s top defensive college football player.
As USC head coach from 1987 to 2006, he led the Trojans to five Pac-10 titles.
After lettering at USC in 1956 and 1957, he went on to become UC Irvine’s first men’s basketball coach.
His game-changing play propelled the Trojans’ legendary comeback win over Notre Dame in their 1974 national championship season.
The two-time All-American lettered at guard and linebacker for the Trojans.
The committed educator and influential author passed away June 28.
The decorated military veteran left his mark on Southern California through both his career as a homebuilder and his support for the university he loved.
The former director of USC Dornsife’s Joint Educational Project was a passionate supporter of partnerships between universities and their communities.
The philanthropist and her family had strong ties to USC and supported student scholarships, the USC Rossier School of Education, USC Athletics and many other university programs.
The late Manuel De Leon, a celebrated painter, Trojan lineman and lifelong USC supporter, grew up in a small home near where Heritage Hall stands today.
He was an award-winning author and a prolific political journalist for The New York Times, New York magazine and Esquire.
The outfielder later played for the New York Yankees.
The two-sport athlete helped a four-person Trojan track team win the 1943 NCAA championship.
He was the first African American quarterback in Pac-12 history and played on the winning team in the first two Super Bowls.
The Pac-12 “Coach of the Century” led the Trojans to nine NCAA appearances and two conference titles.
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.
As a police officer and later a university administrator, he worked tirelessly to strengthen the bonds between L.A. residents and their neighborhoods.
In a USC career that spanned over 50 years, Bengtson explored the roles of faith and family across generations.
After a stint in the NFL, he went on to coaching positions at schools including UCLA, Glendale Community College and Long Beach Poly High.
The home run and RBI leader on USC’s 1958 national championship team went on to a 21-year career in the big leagues.
The two-year letterman set school records for career strikeouts and career ERA.
The three-year letterman was a member of the Trojans’ undefeated 1962 national championship team.
He went on to score the first touchdown in American Football League history and also set an NFL kickoff return record.