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Lake Oswego Today
By the People, for the People
Longtime Oregon Sportswriter Kerry Eggers Reflects on 50-Year Career
Eggers, a Wilsonville resident, has interviewed some of the biggest names in sports and covered major events over his prolific career.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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Kerry Eggers, a 72-year-old sportswriter who has lived in the Charbonneau neighborhood of Wilsonville, has had an illustrious 50-year career covering sports in Oregon and beyond. Eggers has interviewed and written about some of the biggest names in sports, including Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and many Oregon sports legends. He has just published a two-volume collection of his favorite stories from his career called "Scrolls of a Sports Scribe."
Why it matters
Eggers' long and distinguished career as a sportswriter provides a unique perspective on the evolution of sports journalism and the changing landscape of the industry. His ability to build relationships with high-profile athletes and coaches over decades offers an insider's view of the sports world that few others can match.
The details
Eggers has covered a wide range of sports, from the Portland Trail Blazers to Oregon State University athletics. He has written about some of the most iconic figures in sports history, including Muhammad Ali, Wilt Chamberlain, and Tiger Woods. Eggers' latest book, "Scrolls of a Sports Scribe," is a collection of his favorite stories from his career, offering readers a comprehensive look at his life's work.
- Eggers will discuss his new book "Scrolls of a Sports Scribe" at the Charbonneau Clubhouse at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
- Eggers' interview with Wilt Chamberlain about the 35th anniversary of his 100-point game took place in the past.
The players
Kerry Eggers
A 72-year-old sportswriter who has lived in the Charbonneau neighborhood of Wilsonville, Oregon, and has had a prolific 50-year career covering sports in the state and beyond.
John Eggers
Kerry Eggers' father, who was the Sports Information Director at Oregon State University for 30 years.
What they’re saying
“I get in-depth. I've got all the room in the world, so I explore my subject pretty thoroughly and try to provide the reader with a comprehensive look at what I'm writing.”
— Kerry Eggers, Sportswriter (lakeoswegoreview.com)
“We were looking for a place where we felt comfortable ... and we came out here and thought this would be a good fit. And it has been. It's been great.”
— Kerry Eggers, Sportswriter (lakeoswegoreview.com)
What’s next
Eggers will discuss his new book "Scrolls of a Sports Scribe" at the Charbonneau Clubhouse at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
The takeaway
Kerry Eggers' long and distinguished career as a sportswriter in Oregon has allowed him to build relationships with and provide unique insights into some of the biggest names and events in sports history. His latest book offers readers a comprehensive look at his life's work and the evolution of sports journalism over the past five decades.
