Linfield Couple's Love Story Spans Decades

Scott and Jennifer Brosius have been together since meeting as students at Linfield University in the 1980s.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Scott Brosius and Jennifer Brosius, both alumni of Linfield University, have maintained a deep connection to their alma mater over the past four decades. The couple met as students in the 1980s and their love story has continued through Scott's professional baseball career and his return to Linfield as a coach and athletic director.

Why it matters

This story highlights the enduring impact that a university can have on the lives of its students, even decades after graduation. The Brosius family's multi-generational ties to Linfield demonstrate how an institution can become deeply woven into the fabric of a community.

The details

Scott and Jennifer Brosius met as students at the small Linfield campus in the 1980s. Though they didn't initially recognize each other at a Halloween dance, their friendship blossomed over shared classes and activities. Their relationship grew beyond friendship after a friendly bet over a music class grade. After Scott was drafted by a minor league team, the couple endured long-distance challenges but credit that time for strengthening their bond. Following Scott's retirement from professional baseball, the couple returned to McMinnville and the Linfield community, where Scott has served as an assistant coach, head coach, and now athletic director.

  • Scott and Jennifer Brosius met as students at Linfield University in the 1980s.
  • They got engaged before Scott left for the minor leagues in 1989.
  • Scott and Jennifer Brosius were married on February 18, 1989.
  • Scott Brosius became Linfield's head baseball coach in 2007, a role he held until 2016.
  • Scott Brosius returned to Linfield as athletic director in 2024.

The players

Scott Brosius

A Linfield University alumnus who played professional baseball and later returned to the university as an assistant coach, head coach, and currently serves as the athletic director.

Jennifer Brosius

Scott Brosius' wife, who also attended Linfield University and has remained an active member of the Linfield and McMinnville communities.

Dale Murphy

A former MLB player who was originally from Portland and was a favorite of Scott Brosius during his time as a student.

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What they’re saying

“The truth was, in the minor leagues, we were dirt poor and Jennifer was working basically two jobs. She was working at the psychiatric unit in the hospital and at Walmart. So she's working, I'm on road trips. We were young and on our own, 2,000 miles from anyone we knew but it was really cool.”

— Scott Brosius (The Linfield Review)

“I think every married couple should get married and have to move away to truly get to know each other, to rely on each other and get to know their marriage. We had each other and that was it. It made a really great foundation for us.”

— Jennifer Brosius (The Linfield Review)

What’s next

The Brosius family plans to continue their Linfield legacy by bringing their grandchildren to Linfield games and events, hoping to inspire the next generation of Wildcats.

The takeaway

The Brosius family's deep, multi-generational connection to Linfield University demonstrates the lasting impact an institution can have on the lives of its students, even decades after graduation. Their story highlights the power of community, tradition, and shared experiences in shaping one's life path.