San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Mustang Memorial Plaza
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
1. Mustang Memorial Plaza Marker
[Second Marker at the Memorial]
Second Row (L-R): Dick McBride, John Reardon, Mike Young, Dean Carlson, Roy Scialabba, Jim Ledbetter, Brent Jobe, Doug Minton, Clark Tuthill, John Bell, General Owens
Third Row (L-R): Ted Tollner, Norton Engen, Walt Shimek, Gil Stork, Al Marinai, Lynn Lobaugh, Guy Hennigan, John Ramsey, Wayne Sorenson, Rod Baughn, John Brennan, Fred Brown
Fourth Row (L-R): Athletic Trainer Terry Betterton, Team Manager Wendell Miner, Joe Copeland, Curtis Hill, Larry Austin, Roger Kelly, Billy Ross, Ray Porras, Bill Dauphin, Carl Bowser, Skip Stratton, Coach Walt Williamson
Not in Picture: Mustang Team Booster Pete Bachino, Rudy Bezmarevich, James Fahey, Vic Hall, Coach Sheldon Harden, Dr. Arthur James, Telegram-Tribune Sports Editor Johnny
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Erected 2006 by California Polytechnic State University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1915.
Location. 35° 17.853′ N, 120° 39.908′ W. Marker is in San Luis Obispo, California, in San Luis Obispo County. Marker is on California Boulevard. Markers and Plaza are located at the southern end of the Alex G. Spanos Stadium located on the Cal Poly Campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Luis Obispo CA 93401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Old Powerhouse (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); M60A3 (TTS) Main Battle Tank (approx. 0.9 miles away); General John C. Fremont (approx. one mile away); San Luis Obispo Sesquicentennial (approx. one mile away); Motel Inn (approx. one mile away); Site of First County Court House (approx. 1.1 miles away); “Love” and “Double Joy” (approx. 1.1 miles away); J. P. Andrews Building (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Obispo.
Regarding Mustang Memorial Plaza. Surrounding the Mustang Sculpture are marble pillars displaying photos and information on the Cal Poly students lost in the
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
2. The 1960 Cal Poly Football Team
Click on "Also See..." Link #1 for a close-up view of the photo displayed on this marker.
Also see . . . Tragic Flight: The 1960 Football Team Plane Crash. Details of the plane crash and aftermath on file with the Cal Poly Robert E. Kennedy Library. (Submitted on November 28, 2010.)
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3. Unbridled Spirit
"Committed to Excellence"
Markers are located to the left and to the right of the sculpture.
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4. John Bell - Halfback - 24
5'8"
185 LBS
Tilden Tech High School, Chicago
Physical Education - Sophomore
Son of John C. & Ellen K. Bell
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5. Dean Carlson - Halfback - 43
6'0"
180 LBS
Lompoc High School, Lompoc
Electronic Engineering - Sophomore
Son of C. Adolph & Billie Carlson
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6. Wayne Sorenson - Quarterback - 11
5'10"
190 LBS
Washington High School - Los Angeles
Social Sciences - Sophomore
Son of Gerald & Gladys Sorenson
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
7. Lynn Lobaugh - Guard - 68
5'11"
200 LBS
Huntington Park High School - Huntington Park
Social Sciences - Junior
Son of Harold & Clara Lobaugh
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8. Curtis Hill - End - 80
6'1"
190 LBS
Bakersfield High School - Bakersfield
Physical Education - Senior
Son of Willis Sr. & Carrie Mae Hill
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9. Don O'Meara - Fullback - 33
5'9" - 200 LBS
Madera Union High School, Madera
Physical Education - Junior
Son of Michael & Melissa O'Meara
Husband of Karen Kay (Miller) O'Meara
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
10. Rod Baughn - Tackle - 71
6'3"
215 LBS
San Gabriel, Ca. - Alhambra High School
Mechanical Engineering - Senior
Son of Wayne & Willimene Baughn
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
11. Wendell Miner - Team Manager
5'10"
150 LBS
Washington High School, Los Angeles
Business & Industrial Journalism - Sophomore
Son of Mary L. Miner
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12. Marshall Kulju - Halfback - 44
5'11" LBS
185 LBS
Antioch High School, Antioch
Aeronautical Engineering - Junior
Son of John & Anne Kulju
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
13. Jim Ledbetter - Center - 55
5'11'
200 LBS
La Sierra High School, Sacramento
Industrial Engineering - Sophomore
Son of James & Eva Ledbetter
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
14. Pete Bachino - Team Booster
Born in Silver Plume, Colorado
Resident of San Luis Obispo
Son of Carlo & Isabella Bachino
Husband of May (Morganti) Bachino
Father of Robert P. Bachino
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
15. Vic Hall - Halfback - 26
6'2" - 186 LBS
Fremont High School, Los Angeles
Social Sciences - Senior
Son of Walter & Luberta Clift
Father of Reginald & Victoria
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
16. Larry Austin - End - 85
Bakersfied High School, Bakersfield
Physical Education - Sophomore
Son of Kyle & Iris Austin
Husband of Marlene (Gleason) Austin
Father of Thane
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
17. Bill Stewart - End - 82
6'1"
185 LBS
Mark Keppel High School, Monterey Park
Physical Education - Sophomore
Son of Ralph & Phyllis Stewart
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
18. Ray Porras - Fullback - 30
James A. Garfield High School, Los Angeles
Physical Education - Senior
Son of Paul & Isabel Porras
Husband of Dorothy J. (Tolmasoff) Porras
Father of Diana, Kathleen, Eileen & Rebecca
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
19. Guy Hennigan - Tackle - 83
6'0"
190 LBS
Huntington Park High School, Huntington Park
Physical Education - Sophomore
Son of Earl & Nellie Hennigan
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
20. Joe Copeland - Center - 53
5'10" - 210 LBS
Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield
Physical Education - Senior
Son of Kyle & Grace Copeland
Husband of Kay (Jarrard) Copeland
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
21. E. Gary Van Horn - Halfback - 46
Paso Robles High School, Paso Robles
Crop Science - Senior
Son of Lloyd Van Horn & Leatha Van Horn Stringham
Husband of Karen (Taylor) Van Horn
Father of Craig & Connie
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22. Mustang Memorial Plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,402 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on November 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. submitted on November 29, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 22. submitted on November 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
