Cameron Athletics Hall of Fame
Lester “Bear” Jensen. Jensen was the Athletic Director from 1964-1981, head football coach 1964-1974, and head baseball coach from 1975-1984. In 1964, he led the Cameron football team to an undefeated season and a number one ranking, where they lost in the Junior Rose Bowl for the National Championship. He was recognized this year by being awarded the Oklahoma Sports Headliner Award. Jensen won the Boot Hill Bowl in 1970, Cowboy Bowl in 1971 and in 1983 was awarded the Oklahoma Baseball Leadership Award. He posted a 118-62-10 record and a .621 win percentage while coaching at Cameron. Jensen was also very influential in facility improvements at Cameron University: the completion of Cameron Stadium, locker rooms and concession stand, as well as the completion of the baseball field, now the softball field and artificial turf on the football field are all accredited to his efforts.
