One of the most legendary teams in college football history was the 1951 University of San Francisco Dons. Over the previous three years,...

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...

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...

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...

The Stanford-USC rivalry has a unique history. In general, USC typically dominated as they were the team loaded with the Heisman winners,...

Stanford football has had a very impressive list of coaches roam its sidelines. From Pop Warner and Bill Walsh to Jim Harbaugh and David...

After years of tinkering, Clark Shaughnessy implemented the T-formation while at Stanford. His Stanford squad won the national...

When the 1970s began, the 49ers were a Super Bowl contender; going to the playoffs three straight years and losing to the Dallas Cowboys...

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...

No college football team in the modern day has won more than two consecutive national championships. However, before bowl games were...

Stanford University has had its share of great athletes come through its doors. One of the first athletes in Stanford’s history is...

One of the most enduring stadiums in the Bay Area is California Memorial Stadium. Though it has not always hosted the greatest teams, the...

Technically, Stanford does not have mascot, instead it has two distinct symbols. The school logo shows a redwood tree and its sports...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

The 49ers have had an illustrious history of great quarterbacks. From Y.A. Tittle to Joe Montana and Steve Young, some of the greatest...

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....