Inducted in 1967, Bob Elliott was selected the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1947 when he hit .317, drove in 113 runs and clouted 22 home runs as a third baseman for the Boston Braves, whom he joined after eight years with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He hit two homers […]
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San Diegans in MLB
Six Padres are among 33 players from San Diego high schools who have played Major League Baseball this season. 2008 season Players from San Diego high schools in Major League Baseball Name, team, position, high school Hank Blalock, Rangers, 3B, Rancho Bernardo Eric Chavez, A’s, 3B, Mt. Carmel Matt Chico, […]
The other first-rounder
The Chargers used both of their first-round draft picks on the defensive side of the ball, taking Northwestern defensive lineman Luis Castillo with the 28th pick of the first round after earlier selecting defensive end/outside linebacker Shawn Merriman of Maryland with the 12th pick. 05-02-2005 By Tom Shanahan, San Diego […]
Salute to the Champions Dinner
The San Diego Hall of Champions’ 66th Annual Salute to the Champions presented by the Robert & Lillie Breitbard Foundation will be held at the Town and Country Resort Hotel’s Grand Exhibit Hall on February 15, 2012. The event inducts the Breitbard Hall of Fame Class for 2012, and honors […]
Four Heisman Trophy Winners Top Fab 50
Lincoln High’s Marcus Allen, Patrick Henry’s Ricky Williams, La Jolla Country Day’s Rashaan Salaam and Helix’s Reggie Bush, Heisman Trophy winners all, top the list of the Fabulous 50 Football players from the CIF San Diego Section on its 50th anniversary as compiled by area high school sports experts for […]
Sports at Lunch, A.J. Smith and Eric Weddle
Chargers general manager A.J. Smith and rookie Eric Weddle spoke at Sports at Lunch on July 19 at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. HOC PHOTOS BY DARRYL WHEELER 07-19-2007 By Tom Shanahan, Chargers.com Chargers general manager A.J. Smith works in an upstairs office overlooking the practice field at […]
Chris Walton takes a shot at coaching
Former San Diego State basketball player Chris Walton is trying his hand at coaching as an assistant at Francis Parker under his former coach at SDSU and University of San Diego High. 02-15-2006 By Jake Fisher, San Diego Hall of Champions Intern Chris Walton finished his college basketball career last […]
2007 Draft Forecast
Mock draft last updated on April 25. Three-Step Drop last updated on April 25. 2007 DRAFT FORECAST – First Round 1. Oakland Raiders – Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech The Raiders may take the best player in the draft for themselves, or trade C.J. for more help, then drop down & select the QB […]
Scott Simpson, Breitbard Hall of Fame inductee
Scott Simpson, the 1987 U.S. Open champion from Madison High School, will be inducted into the Breitbard Hall of Fame on Feb. 22 at the Town and Country Hotel. By Tom Shanahan, San Diego Hall of Champions In one way, Scott Simpson made a short trip for his induction into […]
Sports at Lunch, Karl Dorrell
UCLA football coach Karl Dorrell, a Helix High alumnus, spoke at Sports at Lunch on May 18 at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. 05-18-2006 By Tom Shanahan, San Diego Hall of Champions Officially, it was Sports at Lunch with Karl Dorrell, the UCLA football coach. The monthly events […]