Patrick Marleau
Born in the rural village of Aneroid, Saskatchewan – population less than 100 – Patrick Marleau would mature beyond these humble roots to become one of the top players in the history of the National Hockey League. Marleau was selected second overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 1997 NHL Draft, one slot behind […]
Brian Sabean
A pillar of Major League Baseball and a cornerstone of the San Francisco Giants franchise for 30 years, Brian Sabean’s leadership and legacy as head of the baseball division from 1997-2018 was the driving force behind one of the most successful eras in the club’s history, including three World Championships (2010, 2012, 2014), four National […]
John Taylor
Following an auspicious beginning that included an unsuccessful walk-on attempt at Johnson C. Smith University, John Taylor would go on to blossom into one of the NFL’s most durable and consistent wide receivers and punt returners. Upon transferring to Delaware State University, Taylor set multiple Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) records, including most career and single-season […]
Jenny Thompson
Jenny Thompson is unquestionably one of the greatest competitive swimmers of all time. A native of Danvers, Mass., Thompson began swimming competitively at the age of seven and by the time she was 14, she was competing internationally and medaling at the Pan American Games. After capturing the gold medal at the 1991 World Championships, […]
Chris Wondolowski
Chris Wondolowski is one of the most well-renowned and decorated soccer players in San Jose Earthquakes history, recognized for his leadership, work ethic, and community involvement. A Danville native and graduate of Concord’s De La Salle High School, he finished his 17-year Major League Soccer career in 2021 as the league’s all-time leading scorer with […]
Bruce Bochy
Bruce Bochy is in his second year as a Special Advisor after retiring from 25 seasons as a big-league manager following the 2019 season. During his 25-year managerial career, he compiled 2,003 victories, the 11th-most by any manager in MLB history, and his 4,032 games managed are the seventh-most in MLB. He’s the only manager […]
Natalie Coughlin
Coughlin is the all-time record holder for most Olympic medals (12) among American women (tied with J. Thompson & D. Torres). Only three athletes have won more than 13 career Olympic medals; M. Phelps (22), L. Latynia(18), N. Andrianov(15). She was the most decorated female athlete of the 2008 Beijing Games (6 medals) as well […]
Bryant Young
Bryant Young was originally selected seventh overall by San Francisco in the 1994 NFL Draft. He spent his entire 14-year career with the 49ers (1994-07), starting all 20 games in which he appeared and registering 774 total tackles, 27 passes defended, eight forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, and 89.5 sacks, which ranks first in franchise […]
Paul Cayard
Paul Cayard is one of America’s most recognized and accomplished sailors. Cayard, a seven-time world champion, seven-time America’s Cup competitor winning the Louis Vuitton Cup in 1992. He has twice circumnavigated the world, becoming the first American to win the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1998, and placing second with the Disney syndicate Pirates […]
Rickey Henderson
Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson nicknamed the “Man of the Steal,” played for nine Major League Baseball Teams during his twenty-four-year career (1979-2003). Henderson made his MLB debut on June 24, 1979, with the Oakland Athletics. He led the American League in stolen bases 12 times during his career and holds the MLB All-Time Stolen Base […]