If you’ve been in Oregon a while, you’ve probably heard about arguably the most phenomenal basketball team in the history of the state, tiny Bellfountain High. In 1937, David smote Goliath in Oregon’s version of the movie “Hoosiers.” Back then, all basketball teams competed in the same division. Bellfountain, a school of 27 total students, beat Franklin of Portland (2,100 students) in the state semifinals, then beat Lincoln of Portland (1,728 students) for the championship.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Team Member Harry Wallace
Harry Wallace is the last surviving member of the 1937 State Championship team. He is 92 and we're interviewing him in two days. When talking to Harry on the phone, he sounded vibrant and ready to share play by play commentary on his early years.
I'm anxious to discuss his brief venture into amateur wrestling his freshman year. Details to follow...
Our goal is to be filming in early 2011 with a 2012 release. As we are in development on this project, many elements will continue to come together.
"Giant Killers" is more than scenes of basketball games won and lost. It is about individuals working through their greatest challenges during the toughest time in our country's history, The Great Depression.
Follow along with us on our adventure.
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