San Jose’s rich minor league baseball history had no greater exemplar than Mark Wilson. During his 38 years with the San Jose Giants organization, including…
Darren CentiNovember 11, 2025
The San Jose Earthquakes were the launching pad for Landon Donovan’s ascent toward recognition as the greatest USA male soccer player in history. As a…
Darren CentiNovember 11, 2025
Through two decades as a fierce rugby competitor, Todd Clever dominated his sport like no other American. His feats as a Santa Teresa High teenager…
Darren CentiNovember 11, 2025
Across the Santa Clara Valley prep football landscape, Ed Buller and his teams at San Jose’s Oak Grove High stood tall for his 23 seasons…
Darren CentiNovember 11, 2025
A five-time Olympian, Santa Clara born Kerri Walsh Jennings became the face of beach volleyball during its 21 st century rise in popularity. She and…
Darren CentiAugust 8, 2024
Bay Area native Mike Holmgren spent some of his most formative years as a coach at Oak Grove High School in San Jose, serving as…
Darren CentiAugust 8, 2024
Gilroy native Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero fought his way to world championships in two different weight divisions to become the most accomplished boxer in Santa…
Darren CentiAugust 8, 2024
After arriving at Stanford in 1955 on a basketball scholarship, Arrillaga became an all-conference player. He then spent the next six decades helping shape the…
Darren CentiAugust 8, 2024
The De La Salle High School star was a 2005 draft pick of the San Jose Earthquakes where he went on to become the all-time…
Darren CentiJuly 28, 2023