Don Drysdale
Few in baseball could compare to Don Drysdale in the 1960s. From his record five All-Star Game starts to his 58.2 consecutive scoreless...
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David Hegler
- Mar 20
- 5 min
Bill Cartwright
Bill Cartwright led a fascinating life in basketball. As one of the finest products to ever come out of the Sacramento area, he always...
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David Hegler
- Jan 11
- 5 min
K.C. Jones
K.C. Jones lived a full life in basketball. As a collegian, he and Bill Russell led their team to two national championships as well as a...
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David Hegler
- Dec 31, 2023
- 6 min
Bruce Coslet
When Bill Walsh was hired as the Bengals offensive coordinator in 1968, he inherited a roster littered with underwhelming talent. Needing...
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David Hegler
- Dec 23, 2023
- 5 min
Duke Snider and Pete Rozelle: The Pride of the Class of '44
Compton High School has enjoyed a long illustrious history of athletic excellence and it all began with the class of 1944. That year, two...
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David Hegler
- Dec 13, 2023
- 7 min
Craig Morton
Craig Morton had always dreamed of the spotlight. Ever since his days starring on the baseball diamond and the football field at Campbell...
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David Hegler
- Dec 6, 2023
- 4 min
Mike Garrett
In some ways, Mike Garrett was kind of like the Forrest Gump of football. After becoming the first Heisman Trophy winner in USC's storied...
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David Hegler
- Oct 24, 2023
- 3 min
Bob Melvin
Ever since their season ended, the San Francisco Giants have searched vigorously for their new manager. For weeks, numerous names have...
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David Hegler
- May 18, 2022
- 4 min
Jason Kidd
Jason Kidd was one of the most decorated recruiting prospects to come out of the Bay Area in the 1990’s. Despite receiving a vast amount...
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David Hegler
- Mar 19, 2022
- 3 min
The Legacy of Frankie Campbell
When the movie Cinderella Man came out in the Summer of 2005, audiences from all over the world were introduced to boxer Maz Baer, a...
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David Hegler
- Feb 17, 2022
- 8 min
Dick Vermeil
Wine making is a long. intricate process which thrives on hard work and dedication. Coming from a wine making family in Napa Valley, Dick...
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David Hegler
- Feb 11, 2022
- 3 min
Chris Burford
Northern California has produced many football players who have played on the sport's biggest stage, the Super Bowl. From Lynn Swann to...
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David Hegler
- Feb 9, 2022
- 6 min
Harry Hooper and Duffy Lewis
The Boston Red Sox of the 1910's were historically great with players such as Tris Speaker and Babe Ruth dominating the competition. In...
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David Hegler
- Jan 20, 2022
- 5 min
Norm Van Brocklin
One of the best quarterbacks of the 1950's was Norm Van Brocklin. Nicknamed "the Dutchman", the product of Walnut Creek, California was...
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David Hegler
- Jan 13, 2022
- 4 min
Eddie LeBaron
Few positions in sports are as glamorous as quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Signal callers such as Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Tony...
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David Hegler
- Jan 6, 2022
- 6 min
John Madden
Few men have impacted the game of football like John Madden. He traveled quite a journey from Daly City, California to Canton, Ohio....
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David Hegler
- Dec 29, 2021
- 6 min
Bob and Dan Fouts: A Lifetime of Football
Any 49ers fan who tuned into the game on the radio in the 1950's looked forward to listening to that region's power-duo, Bob Fouts and...
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David Hegler
- Dec 15, 2021
- 6 min
Frank Chance
The Chicago Cubs of the first decade of the 20th century are known for being the last championship teams of the franchise until 2016....
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David Hegler
- May 19, 2021
- 5 min
Bill Buckner
Few have gained as much notoriety after making one mistake quite like Bill Buckner. Once seen as a rising star, an injury forced him to...
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David Hegler
- May 12, 2021
- 4 min
Gary Payton
Gary Payton made a name for himself in the NBA through his quiet persistence and determination to lead his team to victory. Through his...
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