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Sports at Lunch, John Lynch and the NFL

John Lynch spoke July 11 at Sports at Lunch on Center Court at the Hall of Champions. Lynch is a nine-time Pro Bowler from Torrey Pines High. HOC photo: Darryl Wheeler.

John Lynch, a Super Bowl champion and nine-time NFL Pro Bowl safety from Torrey Pines High, spoke at Sports at Lunch in his hometown on the eve of NFL training camps opening. As a special feature to the event, Lynch welcomed San Diego State quarterback Kevin O'Connell, a third-round draft pick by the New England Patriots, to the NFL.

Chargers tight end Antonio Gates. Photo: Chargers.com.

Antonio Gates' injury was far more painful than he let on, which makes it all the more interesting that he was running well with the rookies Monday.

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	Fred Dean named to Chargers' Hall of Fame The Chargers announced Fred Dean as their 2008 Hall of Fame inductee at Sports at Lunch on July 15 at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. Hank Bauer served as moderator as several teammates from Dean's years with the Chargers joined him.

USGA's U.S. Open exhibit
The USGA is sponsoring a U.S. Open exhibit at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park that is open until November. The exhibit recognized the U.S. Open that was played in June at Torrey Pines Golf Course. more...

What's New at the Hall

Vista Boys & Girls Club Baseball Clinic: Champions Sports Academy is proud to present a FREE Youth Baseball Clinic at the Vista Boys & Girls Club on Wednesday, July 30.

NFL Junior Player Development: Champions Sports Academy presents a FREE football camp, Date is TBD.

2008 Champions Day at the Races: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and San Diego Hall of Champions invite you to attend Champions Day at the Races, on August 24, 2008!

CSA Coaching Clinics: Join us for the 2008 CSA Football Coaching Clinics - Click here for details and reservations!

Spring sports season: Tiffany Snow, a 2008 field hockey Olympian from San Pasqual High, presented Star of the Month plaques in the spring. The Breitbard All-CIF teams for the 2008 spring sports season are posted here.

Winter sports season: Former NBA player Howard Wright, a Patrick Henry High alumnus, presented Breitbard All-CIF certificates for 2007-08 winter sports season.

Fall sports season: Olympians Genai Kerr and Brett Ormsby presented Breitbard All-CIF certificates for the 2007 fall sports season.

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August 13, "McGuire" -- Dick Enberg's one-man play: Dick Enberg, the Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and long-time friend of the Hall of Champions, will speak at Sports at Lunch on his one-man play, "McGuire," on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. Enberg wrote the play about his friend and broadcast partner, Al McGuire, who died of leukemia in 2001. Sports at Lunch will precede return performances of "McGuire" on Aug. 18 and 19 at the North Coast Repertory Theater. For reservations, call the HOC events department at 619-699-2309.

August 21, Chuck Long and San Diego State football: San Diego State football coach Chuck Long will take a break from fall camp to update Aztecs fans on the 2008 season at Sports at Lunch on Thursday, August 21 at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. For reservations, call the HOC events department at 619-699-2309.

View photos from a recent Sports at Lunch: The Chargers announced Fred Dean as their 2008 Hall of Fame inductee at Sports at Lunch on July 15 at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. Hank Bauer served as moderator as several teammates from Dean's years with the Chargers joined him.

View photos from a recent Sports@Lunch: John Lynch, a Super Bowl champion and nine-time NFL Pro Bowl safety from Torrey Pines High, spoke at Sports at Lunch July 11 in his hometown on the eve of 2008 NFL training camps opening up.

View photos from a recent Sports@Lunch: Former NBA head coach and USD alumnus Eric Musselman spoke at Sports at Lunch on Wednesday, June 11 with USD men's coach Bill Grier and USD women's coach Cindy Fisher at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. As a special feature, Jared Dudley, a Horizon High alumnus with the Charlotte Bobcats, talked about his rookie season and the NBA.

Read about past Sports@Lunch events with guests such as John Wooden, Don Coryell, John Lynch, Dan Fouts, Tony Gwynn, Kevin Towers, Bud Black, Adrian Gonzalez, David Wells, Philip Rivers, Antonio Gates, Luis Castillo, Duke Snider, Billy Casper and Scott Simpson.

Featured Exhibit at the Hall

Heisman corner

The Heisman Trophy won by San Diego's Rashaan Salaam in 1994 is one of five college national player of the year awards on display at the Hall of Champions.