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Darren Centi

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MARGARET JENKINS

Margaret Jenkins was Santa Clara County’s first female Olympian.  She competed in the discus at the 1928 and 1932 Olympics, the first two Games to include women. …
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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BRIAN BOITANO

Figure skating captured Brian Boitano’s imagination at a young age, when the Mountain View native attended a skating show with his parents. Just a few…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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BERT BONANNO

During a career that spanned over 35 years, this innovative coach and administrator helped elevate Bay Area track and field to international acclaim.  Following two…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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KIM ODEN

  Originally from Irvine, Calif., Oden attended Stanford University, where she was a two time National Player of the Year (1984, 1985), a three-time All-American, and led the Cardinal to four straight NCAA…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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CARLOS “BUD” & RALPH OGDEN

San Jose brothers Bud and Ralph Ogden were star basketball centers at Lincoln High School and Santa Clara University. As individuals, they rewrote the record books; together, they helped the Broncos…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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MARK SPITZ

Mark Spitz, who trained at the Santa Clara Swim Club under coach George Haines (SJSHOF ’95), retired as the most decorated athlete in U.S. Olympic…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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BRENT JONES

While at Santa Clara University, Jone’s illustrious collegiate career included two Western Football Conference championships, three all-conference selections, ranked second all-time with 137 career receptions, fourth with 2,267…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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BARBARA & KATHY JORDAN

The Jordan sisters won the 1978 AIAW College National doubles title while playing for Stanford University. Barbara and Kathy Jordan were the first sisters to…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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JOHN BRODIE

A quarterback for Stanford University and the San Francisco 49ers, Brodie was one of the most prolific and accurate passers in football. Named All-American in 1956 for leading the…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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BENNY PIERCE

As the Saratoga high school head football coach, Pierce brought the Falcons to victory time and time again, leading them to 31 winning seasons, 16 league…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020