The 1967 Giant Killers and a Custom Oregon State Jersey

If you want a custom Oregon State jersey that older Beavers fans will recognize at a glance, build it around 1967. That fall, a team coached by Dee Andros knocked off the No. 2 and No. 1 teams in the country and tied another No. 2, earning a nickname fans still use: the Giant Killers.

What the 1967 Team Did

Oregon State Athletics lists the 1967 squad in its Hall of Fame. The key results from that season:

• Beat No. 2 Purdue, 22-14.
• Tied UCLA 16-16 after UCLA had climbed to No. 2.
• Beat No. 1 USC, 3-0.
• Finished 7-2-1, tied for second in the conference.
• Ended the year No. 7 in the AP poll and No. 8 in the UPI poll.

Andros was in his third season. Jon Sandstrom and Jess Lewis were named All-Americans, and Skip Vanderbundt and Steve Preece shared team MVP honors. Vanderbundt and Dave Marlette were the captains.

Turning the Season Into a Jersey

The fun part of a custom jersey is that the back can tell a story without a paragraph of explanation. A few ways to do it with this team:

"GIANT KILLER" With No. 67

The most direct option. The phrase fits across the shoulders if you choose a compact font, and the number marks the year. You can shorten it to "GIANTKLR" if the nameplate has a character limit.

No. 3 for the USC Score

Beating the top-ranked team 3-0 is the signature result of the season. A plain No. 3 with your last name looks like an ordinary jersey to most people and like an inside joke to Beavers fans who know the story.

"ANDROS" for the Coach

A coach's name on a fan jersey is a nice twist, especially for a family member who grew up hearing about those teams. Pair it with No. 67 or with the number of a favorite player from your own era.

Honoring a Player From the Roster

If you go with a 1967 player's name, check the number he wore before ordering. Team media guides and the school's archives are the best place to confirm it, and getting the number right matters to the people who were there.

Practical Choices Before You Order

• Color: Decide where you will wear the jersey most, such as home games, road trips or watch parties, then pick from the colors offered for the design.
• Font length: Long names can shrink to fit. If the name runs past ten letters, try a nickname or initials.
• Size: Check the size chart on the product page, and if you plan to wear the jersey over a sweatshirt in late-season weather, consider going up one size.
• Proofreading: Custom text is produced exactly as typed. Read it out loud before you submit.

Where to Look

A good starting point is a page of custom Oregon State Beavers jerseys, where you can compare designs and colors and then add the name and number you picked.

Why 1967 Still Resonates

Plenty of programs have one big upset in their history. Oregon State had a run of them in a single season, against the very teams that were supposed to be untouchable. That is why the Giant Killers label has lasted, and why a jersey that references it means something to fans who know the history.

Source: Oregon State University Athletics Hall of Fame, "Team – Giant Killers" (osubeavers.com).