Join us on April 21, 2010 as we unveil our new AFMXA “Voice of the Riders” exhibit at a special Sports@Lunch featuring Brian Deegan, Nate Adams and Lance Coury. The event will include a tour of the exhibit as well as a Q&A with the speakers. Tickets Tickets are $25 […]
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64th Annual Salute to the Champions Dinner
Join us for the 64th annual Salute to the Champions dinner on Monday, Feb. 22 at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center. The reception will start at 5PM and dinner and program will begin at 6:30PM. The Salute dinner will induct five members of the Class of 2010 […]
Professional Star of the Year Philip Rivers, Football
If there were any doubts remaining about quarterback Philip Rivers’ ability to lead, surely those were dashed during 2009, especially over the final 10 games of the year. The 6-foot-5 Rivers rallied a team that started 2-3 and appeared to be on the edge of falling out of contention even […]
Walton Tops List of Fab 50 Hoop Stars
By Steve Brand Helix High’s Bill Walton, La Jolla Country Day’s Candice Wiggins and San Diego High’s Charde Houston topped the list of the Fab 50 basketball players as the San Diego Hall of Champions celebrates the 50th anniversary of the CIF San Diego Section Additionally, 50 of the top Olympic […]
San Diego Padres Awards Dinner
Wednesday, January 26, 5:30pm San Diego Hall of Champions 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 Join the Padres as we celebrate the accomplishments of the 2010 Major League and Minor League teams at the 13th Annual Padres Awards Dinner. Padres players, coaches, broadcasters and leadership team will be […]
Bob Breitbard, a Legend in San Diego Sports
Bob Breitbard, the founder of the San Diego Hall of Champions sports museum, has passed away at the age of 91. He was involved in the local sports scene for more than 50 years as a player, coach, team owner, builder and benefactor of institutions and organizations that have helped […]
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, […]
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 […]
JUNIOR SEAU TO BE INDUCTED INTO BREITBARD HALL OF FAME
SAN DIEGO—(Sept. 17, 2012)—In an unprecedented action, the San Diego Hall of Champions Board of Directors voted unanimously to forego the normal voting process and induct ex-San Diego Chargers All-Pro linebacker Junior Seau into the Breitbard Hall of Fame at the Salute to Champions Feb. 25. Seau, who spent 13 […]
Hawk, Santos on a roll at the Hall of Champions
By Steve Brand SAN DIEGO—It’s only a matter of time, say Tony Hawk and Willy Santos, before someone turns a 1080 on a skateboard. Just don’t expect it to be them. “Shawn White has attempted a 1080 on a snowboard,” said Hawk after addressing a packed Sports at Lunch gathering […]