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David Trimble inducted into Davis Pirate Hall of Fame

DAVID TRIMBLE INDUCTED INTO DAVIS PIRATE HALL OF FAME

1980 Graduate, David Trimble earned is first recognition as a Sophomore when named to the honorable mention Big Nine All Conference basketball team. In his Junior year, Dave was named All Big Nine first team in football as a receiver and 2nd team in basketball. He also helped the Davis baseball team to a 3rd place finish at the WIAA State Championships. That same summer played on the American Legion Yakima Beetles baseball team that won the National Championship in 1979. His Senior Year, he was Football first team all-big 9 as a QB selected to play in the All-State Football game. He also was named to the Basketball first team all-big 9, took 3rd that year at state, and was also selected to play in the all state basketball game. Dave earned the trifecta when he was also being named to All Big Nine baseball team. With his football skills, Dave earned a football scholarship to the University of Washington Huskies. In the Spring of 1980 he was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays. A multi sport standout, Dave decided to try baseball. He played only one year in the minors before returning to football and taking advantage of the University of Washington football scholarship. While at University of Washington, Dave Played in four consecutive bowl games as a receiver for the Huskies. The 1982 Rose Bowl, followed by Aloha Bowl, Orange Bowl and Independence Bowl in 1985. After college he had the opportunity to try out with the San Diego Chargers but a leg injury cut that dream short. COACH Trimble started coaching here at Davis in 1996 when his oldest son was a junior playing football and has been on the Davis Coaching staff ever since in both football and basketball. He has been lucky enough to coach all 3 sons here. When he isn’t working or coaching, he spends his time with his 6 kids 9 grand children and that keeps him busy. One important thing in lifer is to be nice to people and treat them with respect because you never know when you will be the one that needs to be picked up

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