John Trageser

John Trageser was born on March 25, 1953, in Puyallup, Wash. He graduated from Puyallup High School in 1971, and now works as an assemblyman and business owner in Edgewood, Wash.

Trageser participated in basketball and tennis while attending Puyallup High School. He was a guard on the hardwood and played both singles and doubles for the tennis team from 1969-71. He also played basketball at Fort Steilacoom Community College from 1971-73.

Trageser earned a coach's award, most improved player award and an assists award during his basketball career. He was a member of the 1971 AAA boys basketball state championship team at Puyallup High School.