Jim Mott

If entrance to the Astoria High School Hall of Fame were based on a point system, Jim Mott would rank at the top of the list. Mott, an All-State pick in both football and basketball, followed those sports up with marks on the track that still stand high on the AHS all-time chart. During Mott's senior season on the gridiron as a defensive tackle and offensive center, the Fishermen compiled a 7-2 record under Chuck Burns, their first winning season since 1959 and their last as a member of the strong Metro League.

Mott, listed at 6-foot-5 and 200 pounds, was Astoria's only 1st team All-Metro selection, a unanimous choice by Metro League coaches. He picked up 3rd team All-State honors by the Portland Media. That summer he was Astoria's's lone participant in the annual Shrine All-Star Football Classic.

Although Mott would gain prominence later as a collegiate footballer, it was on the hardwood that Mott will be remembered as a Fisherman. After scoring just 142 points as a junior, Mott would flourish under new mentor, Don Haynes, pacing the local high school cagers to a 19-5 record.

Mott became the first Astorian to tally more than 500 points (501) in a single season. His 20.9 per game scoring average, along with his 501 points were still school records at the time of his enshrinement into the Astoria Hall of Fame. He also pulled down 360 rebounds.

Mott, whose uncle, Dodo Larson, joined him as a member of the first class of inductees in to the Astoria High School Hall of Fame in 1997 - was named to the Oregonian's 2nd team All-State Basketball team.

On the track, Mott earned three letters, and as a senior he was the Fishermen's leading point maker. His 185-8 javelin throw and 49-11 1/4 shotput effort still rank high on the Astoria High School all-time list.

Mott showed his agility for a big fellow, by leaping to a then school record 6-foot-3 in the high jump. His 6-foot-3 mark of 1970 is believed to still be an area record for a non-flopper.

After his celebrated career at Astoria High School, Mott moved on to Oregon State University on a football scholarship, where he lettered three consecutive seasons under Dee Andros.

As a senior defensive lineman, Mott now tipping the scales at 225 pounds, was named captain for the Beavers in 1968.

Upon graduation from OSU, Mott joined the faculty at Gresham's Centennial High School. After numerous years as a assistant in football and basketball, Mott took over the head football coaching reins in 1983 for a three year period. Twice the Eagles advanced to the state playoffs under Mott. His 1984 squad posted a 7-3 win-loss record.