Dr. Dorothy Deatherage (1988) - Hall of Fame - Long Beach State University Athletics

Dr. Dorothy Deatherage

Dr. Dorothy Deatherage

Induction:
1988

Deatherage's resume is nine pages long, most of it detailing academic pursuits. She was an instructor at Long Beach State for over three decades beginning in 1955 and a professor in the physcial education department starting in 1965. Her contribution athletically is significant too. In 1964 she became the school's first director of women's and coed sports. It was Deatherage who established the foundation for the women's athletic program that would grew into one of the best in the nation.

Men's Volleyball Post Game Press Conference vs UC Irvine

Saturday, April 18

Men's Volleyball Post Game Press Conference vs UC Santa Barbara

Saturday, April 11

Men's Volleyball Post Game Press Conference vs UC San Diego

Sunday, April 05

Beach Reads - Connor Bloom, More than a Routine

Tuesday, March 31

Demi Wagdy, Tineke Hinton

Beach Volleyball Edged In Thrilling Match With Cal At NCAA Championship

Friday, May 01

Wten all big west

Long Beach State Lands Multiple Selections On 2026 All-Big West Women’s Tennis Teams

Thursday, April 30

Dirtbags Anthem

Dirtbags Return Home For Final Big West Series At Bohl Diamond At Blair Field

Thursday, April 30

Men's Golf Team

Men’s Golf Aims For Fourth Straight Title At Big West Championship

Thursday, April 30

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