The field was named in 1957 for long-time Superintendent and Coach Ned Gleason.
Hall of Fame – Grant High School
Hall of Fame – PIL Scholar
Graduate – Oregon State University
State of Oregon 100 yard dash track record and champion – 1928
Grant High School 100 yard dash record holder – 1929-1957
Teacher, Principal, Track and Football Coach –
St. Paul High School 1949-1970
Superintendent – St. Paul School District 1970-1974
Girls Track Coach – Created the sport before
female athletics were recognized
He had a tremendous impact on the lives of this community
that he so dearly loved. He will be remembered for his
leadership and friendship