Steve Ridgway

Steve Ridgway earned numerous honors while patrolling the defense from 1973-76 as a linebacker for Coach Frosty Westering's Lutes. A fierce competitor who was adept at stopping the run as well as creating havoc in the opponent's passing game, Ridgway was the first Pacific Lutheran football player to earn NAIA District I all-star honors four straight years. In addition, three times Ridgway received all-conference and All-Little Northwest recognition.

Ridgway was an NAIA honorable mention All-American in 1975 and 1976, and a second team AP Little All-American as a senior. He received the 1977 Jack Hewins Senior Athlete Award, which was presented to the outstanding Pacific Lutheran male student-athlete based on athletic and academic success and community involvement.

A two-time PLU football team captain, Ridgway compiled impressive career statistics. He is credited with 592 tackles (primary and assists), 13 interceptions, five fumble recoveries, and most amazingly for a defensive player, four touchdowns. Several of those are still believed to be Pacific Lutheran records.

Ridgway graduated from Pacific Lutheran in 1977 and is in the ministry.