Peggy Fleming Jenkins
Born in San Jose, Peggy Fleming won the first of five U.S. Figure Skating titles in 1964, at age 15. In 1968, at age18, she won the U.S. title at the Berkeley Ice Rink. Winner of three Figure Skating World Championships— in 1966, ’67, and ’68—she was the only U.S. gold medal winner in the […]
Dominic DiMaggio
Born in San Francisco, where he played at Galileo High School, Dominic DiMaggio was signed by the Seals in 1937. He joined the Boston Red Sox in 1940, where he played 11 seasons, which were interrupted by three years of military service. He was an outstanding outfielder with a great arm and a lifetime BA […]
Dick Bartell
Dick Bartell was raised in Alameda and completed 18 major league seasons with the Pirates, Phillies, Giants, Cubs, and Tigers. He was starting shortstop for the NL in the first All-Star Game, in 1933, while with Phillies. He played in three World Series with the Giants (1936-37) and one in 1940 with Detroit. He had […]
Reggie Jackson
Reggie Jackson joined the Kansas City A’s in 1967 and moved with A’s to Oakland in 1968. He played 21 years and had 581 HRs, with the A’s, Orioles, Yankees, and Angels. He was the AL’s MVP in 1973 and World Series MVP in both 1973 and 1977. The all-time slugging leader (.755) in 4 […]
Rollie Fingers
Rollie Fingers joined the Oakland A’s in 1968 and was World Series MVP in 1974 and the AL’s MVP in 1981. He received the Cy Young Award in 1981 and had 341 saves in the regular season and six in three World Series with the Oakland A’s (1972, 1973, 1974). Fingers was voted relief pitcher […]
Dolph Camilli
Born in San Francisco, Dolph Camilli was a left-handed first baseman with the Cubs, Phillies, Dodgers, and Red Sox. His career spanned 12 major league seasons: 1933-45. He had more than 20 home runs in 8 consecutive seasons and 5 times drove in more than 100 runs. Called the “Foundation of Dodger Dynasty,” in 1941(with […]
Al Attles
With the Warriors for 33 seasons, Al Attles played for 11 years and served as head coach for 14 years and general manager for 3 years. Since 1986, he has been the vice president and a consultant to the team. Nicknamed “The Destroyer,” he played in 774 NBA games as guard. As a coach, he […]
Bill Walsh
A graduate of Hayward High School and San Jose State, Bill Walsh had a career that carried him from the head-coaching job at Fremont’s Washington High School to roles as assistant coach at the University of California, Stanford, the Oakland Raiders, the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Diego Chargers. He was appointed head coach of […]
Bill Rigney
A native of Alameda, where he starred for the family-sponsored, semi-pro Rigney Tile Nine, Bill Rigney later played for the Pacific Coast League Oakland Oaks. He joined the New York Giants in 1946, where he played as an infielder for eight years, with a fielding record of .965. He spent 18 years as a major […]
Edward P. “Slip” Madigan
A center at Notre Dame under Knute Rockne, Slip Madigan became a legend coaching St. Mary’s College football from 1921 to 1939. His flamboyant, charismatic nature combined with football savvy brought the small college into national prominence with a 116-45-12 record against major teams. He was popularized Sunday college football at Kezar Stadium. Madigan died […]