Fred Khasigian Explained

Fred Khasigian
School:USC Trojans
Currentposition:Guard
Pastschools:
  • USC (1967–1969)
Highlights:
  • 2× First-team All-Pac-8 (1968, 1969)
  • National Football Foundation National Scholar Athlete (1969)

Harry Alfred "Fred" Khasigian is a former American football player, rugby coach, and orthopedic surgeon. He played at the offensive guard position for the USC Trojans football team from 1967 to 1969.[1] [2] He was a first-team guard on the All-Pacific Coast football teams in 1968 and 1969. He was also a National Football Foundation National Scholar Athlete in 1969.[3] He later became an orthopedic surgeon and also coached high school rugby. Six of his high school rugby teams won national championships.[4] He was also inducted into the Armenian American Sports Hall of Fame.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Hard Work Nothing New to USC's Khasigian. Los Angeles Times. Dwight Chapin. November 21, 1968. III-1, III-6. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Trojans' Khasigian Rates 'A' Cracking Pre-Med Books, Lines. Los Angeles Times. Jeff Prugh. October 16, 1969. III-6. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Harry Khasigian. National Football Foundation. April 13, 2022.
  4. News: Selma athletic Hall of Fame adds new members. The Hanford Sentinel. Ken Robison. May 30, 2012.
  5. Web site: Fred Khasigian, MD. Armenian American Sports Hall of Fame. April 13, 2022.