SAN JOSE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

SORTED BY FIRST NAME
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BECKY DYROEN-LANCER

A graduate of Valley Christian High School and a member of the Santa Clara Aquamaids, one of the nation’s premiere synchronized swimming programs, Dyroen-Lancer is hailed…
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
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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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BETTY HICKS

A pioneer in the truest sense, this golf champion paved the way for today’s professional woman golfer.  She won her first tournament at the age…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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BILL McPHERSON

Bill McPherson, a Bellarmine High and Santa Clara University football star, was a defensive coach for the 49ers during the 1980s and ’90s when the team won five Super Bowls.…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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BILL WALSH

Bill Walsh’s name has come to define coaching excellence. His ability to turn programs around and build championship teams is legendary. Bill began his football career,…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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BILLY WILSON

A graduate of Campbell High School and San Jose State, he became one of the San Francisco 49ers greatest players.  He was drafted by the…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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BOB MATHIAS

At 17, Mathias won the decathlon at the 1948 Olympic Games, becoming the youngest Olympic champion in track and field history. While at Stanford, Mathias…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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BOB MURPHY

Bob Murphy, a graduate of San Mateo High School who went on to Stanford University where he won 11 games as a pitcher on the 1953 Cardinal baseball team, which set a school…
Darren Centi
November 24, 2020
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BRANDI CHASTAIN

Brandi Chastain is one of USA Soccer's most recognizable faces. As a member of the US National team for over 12 years, she collected 192…
Darren Centi
November 22, 2020