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DAVE RIGHETTI

Born and raised in San Jose, the Pioneer High School graduate became one of major league baseball’s brightest stars of the 1980’s. While attending San Jose City College,…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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ERNIE NEVERS

The Stanford University tailback is known as one of Santa Clara County’s greatest athletes of all time.  His college football career culminated at the 1925 Rose…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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CARROLL WILLIAMS

A graduate of Lincoln High School he played guard for San Jose State from 1952-1955, becoming one of the greatest basketball players in Spartan history. …
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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DONALD BOWDEN

Born and raised in San Jose, the Lincoln High School graduate won his school’s first state title and set a national high school record in…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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JACK & JOHN ELWAY

Santa Clara County was home to one of the most successful father-and-sons duos ever to be associated with football.  The father was the head coach…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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DONNA DE VARONA

At age 13, Donna de Varona was the youngest member of the United States swimming team at the Olympic Games Rome 1960. Impressively, de Varona broke 18 world records…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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CHUCK TAYLOR

A graduate of San Jose High School, he enjoyed an illustrious career at Stanford University, becoming the first person to participate in the Rose Bowl…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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FRANCIE LARRIEU SMITH

A graduate of Fremont High School in Sunnyvale, she was one of the most accomplished runners of her time.  During her three-decade career, she won…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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PABLO MORALES

Pablo Morales has been described as an exceptionally talented athlete driven by an incredible work ethic. His world record in the 100-meter butterfly (52.84 seconds) stood…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020