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Willie Stargell
Some of the most inspirational players in sports history have endured incredible hardships early in life. These players are left craving...

David Hegler
Jan 23, 20216 min read


George Seifert
George Seifert lived and breathed the San Francisco 49ers. Born and raised in the City by the Bay, he grew up watching those great teams...

David Hegler
Jan 21, 20217 min read


Franklin Mieuli
The Golden State Warriors have dribbled their way into the hearts of the people of the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 2015, they have won...

David Hegler
Jan 6, 20214 min read


Jeff Garcia
Jeff Garcia is one of the most remarkable stories to come out of the Bay Area. When he was young, his family suffered immeasurable...

David Hegler
Dec 19, 20205 min read


Kurt Rambis
Kurt Rambis was a key component of the Lakers dynasty of the 1980’s. The forward from Cupertino, California and Santa Clara University...

David Hegler
Dec 9, 20205 min read


The Origin of the Celtics-Lakers Rivalry
The 1950’s was a special time for college basketball in the Bay Area. During that decade, the University of San Francisco and UC Berkley...

David Hegler
Dec 6, 20206 min read


Keith Millard
The Minnesota Vikings had one of the most terrifying pass rushes in the NFL during the late 1980’s. Defensive end Keith Millard, was the...

David Hegler
Nov 26, 20202 min read


Dennis Eckersley
Dennis Eckersley was one of the most dominant closers in baseball when he led his hometown A’s to the World Series in 1989. But along the...

David Hegler
Nov 25, 20203 min read


John Brodie: His Fight for Respect
John Brodie had a colorful career in the Bay Area. He was raised in Oakland and made a name for himself at Stanford University. He waited...

David Hegler
Oct 14, 20205 min read


Walter A. Haas Jr.: A Family Legacy
Walter Haas was a well respected businessman within his native San Francisco but few remember him as the onetime owner of the Oakland...

David Hegler
Oct 5, 20203 min read


Jim Plunkett: A Road to Redemption
In America, we value the story of the underdog as much as we value a good comeback story. The story of Jim Plunkett is a bit of both....

David Hegler
Sep 30, 20205 min read


Lefty O'Doul
Lefty O’Doul was the greatest manager in the history of the San Francisco Seals. The local product from the City by the Bay had a great...

David Hegler
Sep 22, 20205 min read


The DiMaggio Brothers
Giuseppe and Rosalia DiMaggio had a vision for their family. They envisioned a wonderful life in America, filled with hard work, full...

David Hegler
Sep 3, 20207 min read


Tony Morabito: The Founder
Anthony James "Tony" Morabito had a vision for professional football in the Bay Area. The child of Italian immigrants, he was born and...

David Hegler
Aug 13, 20204 min read


Dan Pastorini: The Texas Game Manager
Dan Pastorini made the most of his talent in the NFL. He starred at San Jose’s Bellarmine College Prep in football and baseball. He was...

David Hegler
Jul 24, 20203 min read


Bob St. Clair
Bob St. Clair is the ultimate product of San Francisco. He attended San Francisco Polytechnic High School where he played his home games...

David Hegler
Jul 21, 20202 min read
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