The Nash Years
Santa Clara University has rarely had a great basketball team, but there was a time in the 1990’s when they changed the outlook of their...
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David Hegler
Nov 26, 20202 min
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...
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David Hegler
Nov 25, 20203 min
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...
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David Hegler
Nov 22, 20204 min
Undefeated and Uninvited: The 1951 University of San Francisco Dons
One of the most legendary teams in college football history was the 1951 University of San Francisco Dons. Over the previous three years,...
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David Hegler
Nov 18, 20203 min
Kezar Stadium
When the 1920’s began, discussions began for a new sports venue in San Francisco. In 1922, the estate of Mary A. Kezar donated $100,000...
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David Hegler
Nov 14, 20204 min
Diverging Paths: Dave Parks and Dave Wilcox
In 1964, the 49ers drafted two players who had the potential to be the building blocks on both sides of the ball. Linebacker Dave Wilcox...
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David Hegler
Nov 12, 20204 min
Catfish Hunter
The A’s had an incredible dynasty in the 1970’s, winning three straight World Series with a roster full of Hall of Famers. One of their...
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David Hegler
Nov 11, 20203 min
The Vow Boys
The Stanford-USC rivalry has a unique history. In general, USC typically dominated as they were the team loaded with the Heisman winners,...
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David Hegler
Nov 8, 20207 min
John Ralston's Incredible Coaching Staff on the Farm
Stanford football has had a very impressive list of coaches roam its sidelines. From Pop Warner and Bill Walsh to Jim Harbaugh and David...
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David Hegler
Nov 4, 20203 min
The Wow Boys and the Legacy of the T-Formation
After years of tinkering, Clark Shaughnessy implemented the T-formation while at Stanford. His Stanford squad won the national...
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David Hegler
Nov 1, 20207 min
1976-1978: The 49ers Darkest Days
When the 1970s began, the 49ers were a Super Bowl contender; going to the playoffs three straight years and losing to the Dallas Cowboys...
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David Hegler
Oct 28, 20202 min
The A's First Game in Oakland
The A’s had been in Oakland for a week before they played their first home game at the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum. In front of an...
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David Hegler
Oct 26, 20204 min
The Wonder Teams: A Golden Era for the Golden Bears
No college football team in the modern day has won more than two consecutive national championships. However, before bowl games were...
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David Hegler
Oct 23, 20204 min
Ernie Nevers: Stanford's First Great Athlete
Stanford University has had its share of great athletes come through its doors. One of the first athletes in Stanford’s history is...
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David Hegler
Oct 22, 20204 min
California Memorial Stadium
One of the most enduring stadiums in the Bay Area is California Memorial Stadium. Though it has not always hosted the greatest teams, the...
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David Hegler
Oct 19, 20202 min
The Story of the Stanford Cardinal
Technically, Stanford does not have mascot, instead it has two distinct symbols. The school logo shows a redwood tree and its sports...
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David Hegler
Oct 16, 20204 min
Pappy Waldorf: The Coach for the Golden Bear's Golden Era
Not much is remembered of Pappy Waldorf, Cal’s head football coach from 1947-1956, yet he is still regarded as the one of the greatest...
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David Hegler
Oct 14, 20205 min
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...
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David Hegler
Oct 10, 20203 min
The Cow Palace
There have been many sporting arenas and venues throughout the Bay Area over the past century and a half. One of the most cherished yet...
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David Hegler
Oct 9, 20206 min
Raiders vs Chiefs: A Rivalry of Greatness in a Decade of Change
The Raiders have had a long history of feuds with virtually every team in the NFL. In many ways, it is a part of what makes the franchise...
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