Won Olympic gold medal in high diving in 1932 Olympic Games and silver in spring board at Los Angeles Games. Rangy La Jolla High grad smashed Cornelius Warmerdams 15-year-old world mark by one-half inch with a vault of 15 feet, 8 1/4 inches at Palo Alto, California, April 27, 1957. San Diego St. Players/Alumni | Pro-Football-Reference.com Sign up to hear from us about upcoming games, information, and events. of the same name. The Newport News, Va., native earned first-team All-AFL honors in 1961 and 1963-65. Won Pacific Coast gymnastics title at age 15 while at San Diego High. Won Star Class world championships in 1973, 77, four Southern Ocean Racing Conference titles, Olympic bronze medal (1976). After the season, the Baltimore Colts coach Weeb Ewbank learned of the "outstanding prospect" on the Pittsburgh sandlots. Dominated archery for five years in 1950s, winning five National Federation of Archery championships (1951, 53-56). San Diego Enforcers Football | San Diego CA In 1986, at age 73, became oldest trainer to win Kentucky Derby with Ferdinand, then won three years later with Sunday Silence. TONY GWYNN ~ Baseball, Inducted 2002 Set new Olympic record of 28:24.4. Co-owners of the Silverbacks team Lisa and Elliot Limbrick said Friday they were devastated to hear the news. The American Football Association is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt corporation in its 38th year of operation and is dedicated to the advancement of adult (minor league/semi-pro) football from coast-to-coast. The driver of a Toyota Scion. In 1951, became first woman to swim more difficult reverse route. Won eight US singles titles (1939-42, 1947-49, 1953) and All-England singles (unofficial world title) in 1949. Batted .290 in 241 games for Connie Macks Philadelphia Athletics in 1937-40. RON NEWMAN ~ Soccer, Inducted 2003 As we struggle to return to normalcy we will celebrate his life with all the good memories we have shared. [6] Player as used herein shall be deemed to mean any football player participating in NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA US collegiate football or any other player known to the league to be of quality. San Diego, CA (3) Hollywood . An end at California, was the first player in the West to make All-American (1921, 22). The San Diego History Center a Smithsonian Affiliate and member to the San Diego Museum Council and Balboa Park Cultural Partnership. Spalding Continental Basketball Association Official Game Ball. Pro Football Hall of Fame coach, recognized as a pioneer of passing game. San Diego Silverbacks Beat Short-Handed Santa Clarita Valley Tigers 37-28, San Diego, CA The visiting SCV Tigers were down 16-0 on the scoreboard in the 2nd Quarter before a few of their late-arriving team-mates arrived to get the roster up to 22 players - but it was too little too late as the host San Diego Silver. Also popular are the college sports teams of the San Diego State Aztecs, which play in NCAA Division . Continental Basketball Association Grand Rapids Tackers 140 Lake County Lakers 134 San Diego States MVP in 1967, caught 55 passes for 968 yards. Yeah. CHARLIE WHITTINGHAM ~ Thoroughbred Racing, Inducted 1993 Helmsman of Enterprise in 1977 Americas Cup trials. [7] Any player that haspreviouslycompeted professionally in a semi-professional football league. HAROLD DUTCH SMITH ~ Aquatics, Inducted 1969 And so people get a better understanding of what were doing and what our game plan is.. GERRY DRISCOLL ~ Sailing, Inducted 1977 Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. BOB GUTOWSKI ~ Track & Field, Inducted 1965 84 Pages, Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Logo, Canadian-American League Baseball 1936-1951, 1946 Canadian-American League Record Book, 1949 Middle Atlantic League Yearbook As tailback, led 1929 Trojans to 10-2 record. Semi-Pro Major League Football Team Looking to Launch in 2022. by. Attendance: ~4,000, Tucson Gunners vs. Reno Bighorns. Independent Baseball One of San Diegos long line of champion pole vaulters, won gold medal in 1932 Olympics with world-record of 14 feet, 1 7/8 inches. Master heavyweight boxer with lightning left jab, fought the best of his era in early 1930s. Practice With The San Diego Silverbacks!! Won four national open titles. Intercepted 4 passes in game vs. Chargers in 1978, traded to San Diego the next season. Complete coverage of the USFL including teams, news, game highlights, scores, schedule, players, stats, tickets and merchandise. The Alliance of American Football on Tuesday released the names and logos of its Western Division. Hard-hitting infielder played 13 years in major leagues (1948-60). World Team Tennis Date & Opponent Unknown Players interested in determining their Semi-Pro Draft status please review information below. In 55, rushed for 1,313 yards, first back to win consecutive rushing titles. Since theyve seen more than enough bad during careers, theyre drawn to all the competitive and charitable good. After cancer surgery in 1972, came back to win five more tournaments. So Cal Scorpions - Wikipedia Player thatattainsany one item of the following guidelines iseligibleto participate in the UFL. Veteran of 2,000 wrestling matches, held world professional championship for 14 years during a 34-year career (1912-46). ALBUQUERQUE, NM The Duke City Gladiators will be back in front of their fans Saturday to begin a four-game home stretch. San Diego resident Dave Post II, right, was a semi-professional football player on the San Diego Silverbacks. Little Mo was 16 when she won the first of three (1951-53) U.S. National singles titles/ Won Wimbledon ladies singles in 1952-53-54. Current Member Teams MEDIA CENTER MARKETPLACE CONTACT Join the AFA Mailing List Email: MENU HOME Veee, a native of Budapest, Hungary, who defected at age 19 while playing with the Hungarian Under-21 Select Team, played for the Sockers from 1980-84 and 1985-88. Chargers. The team that was formed in 1998 shuttered after a few seasons when unforgiving financial winds silenced the whistles. RALPH SMITH ~ Track & Field, Inducted 1982 Caught passes in then-record 96 consecutive games 532 passes for 10,149 yards and 84 touchdowns overall in 11-year career with San Diego Chargers (1962-70) and Dallas Cowboys (1971-72). And if you take that business model with us, that would probably be the best way to compare us. Golf Hall of Famer won U.S. Open twice (1959 and 66) and Masters (1970), plus 20 Ryder Cup matches for eight US teams. SID GILLMAN ~ Football, Inducted 1987 And so that would be the best comparison. The foundation for 20 years has provided various outreach programs to youths in inner-city communities. Any such player will automatically be re-entered in each subsequent free agent pool until he is selected or attains the age of 18. Won Lipton Cup four times. But we feel were a Sunday League and that we feel theres going to be a strong enough following. BILL MUNCEY ~ Hydroplane Racing, Inducted 1982 The league typically played a summer schedule that ran from June to August. Durable master boxer held world light-heavyweight title for 10 years, 1952-62. The Enforcers have played at the Rose Bowl. Popular Oceanside High and UCLA grad set triple jump world record of 58 feet, 11-1/2 inches in June 1985, first American to hold record since 1912. Located in the heart of Balboa Park Former USC star, now San Diego attorney, was All-AFL eight times and played in five AFL title games. I, the [applicant, requestor, etc.] These guys love football.. LEE RAMAGE ~ Boxing, Inducted 1972 Also won three national AAU diving titles. Drafted by the Raiders in 1977, Benirschke went on to stardom with the Chargers. 2009-2011, 1974 Golden Gaters Program from World Team Tennis, 1974 Golden Gaters Program Won 1948 Olympic broad jump gold medal in London with a jump of 25 feet, 8 inches. Coached at USC, Whittier College, University of Idaho, and San Diego State, where his teams won conference championships in 1936-37. He was family to us, as all of our players are.. Through organized semi-pro tackle football, our non-profit. San Diego Enforcers Football | San Diego CA - Facebook San Diego resident Dave Post II was a semi-professional football player on the San Diego Silverbacks. Annual Autism Awareness Game this Saturday 4/1/23 at 3 pm. NFLs leading passer and MVP in 1980 when quarterbacked Cleveland Browns to division title. If someone needed a ride to practice, he would pick them up, she said. San Diego Hall of Champions - San Diego History Center CHARLES FLETCHER ~ Swimming/Water Polo, Inducted 1990 Reynolds made U.S. Olympic Yachting history as a consecutive four-time Olympic representative in the same event. He ranked third on the all-time field-goal accuracy list after retiring in 1986, making 146-of-208 attempts. Native San Diegan won national badminton championships in 1949, 50, 52. His .338 lifetime average was the highest since Ted Williams .344. In 12 years at San Diego State (1961-72), had three unbeaten teams and winning streaks of 31 and 25 games. March 28, 1971, 1987 Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League Program, 1974 National Lacrosse League Rule Book. Retired Navy chief petty officer, came to San Diego in 1948, at one time held all national records for marksmanship with a bow and arrow. Voted to NFL 75th Anniversary Team and Pro Football Hall of Fame. Left Navy after World War II to pursue medical studies, enrolled at San Diego State, selected Little All-American in 1947. Defeated Craig Wood to win 1934 PGA and Sam Snead in 1938 match-play event. [2] Any player who has participated in an NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA collegiate football program that has exhausted or forfeited his NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA collegiate eligibility. Alcohol and drugs were not believed to be factors in the incident, according to the California Highway Patrol. Won two PGA championships and two World Senior Titles. 1649 El Prado, Suite #3 Internationally acclaimed sailor and yacht builder. He also anchored the defensive line that helped the Rams reach Super Bowl XIV in 1980. Became coach of LA Rams (1955-59), then Coach-GM of AFL Chargers in LA (1960) and San Diego, where team won five division titles and AFL championship in 1963. Emulated pole-vaulting feats of his father and fellow Hall of Famer, Ralph, and his Uncle Harry, winning three national championships. One of four San Diegans on Univ. From Submarine Force teams of late 20s, was recruited by Admiral Tom Hamilton, coach of powerful Navy all-star squad. The most popular team in San Diego is the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). Known as the Queen of Kona for her dominance of the legendary Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon World Championship, Newby-Fraser has won 21 ironman competitions worldwide, more than any two other athletes, male or female, combined. Copyright 2023 The San Diego Silverbacks - All Rights Reserved. Players' Pro Stats. Independent Women's Football League.Home games were most recently played at Balboa Stadium. Western Basketball Association Tucson Gunners 104 Reno Bighorns 90 He had 35 saves in 1977 and 37 saves in 1978. Faison was a member of the Chargers Fearsome Foursome defensive line from 1961-66 and was defensive captain in 1964. Cover: Curt Flood, South Coast League Logo Johnny Unitas | Pro Football Hall of Fame - pfhof As sophomore in 54, ran for 1,359 yards. In March 31, 1973, during San Diegos only major boxing event, Norton shocked the boxing world by not only beating Muhammad Ali in an arduous 12-round match, but also breaking Alis jaw in the process. Because the cost of running a fully professional American football team is prohibitive, semi-pro football is common at the adult levels, particularly . Won four California Senior titles, shot in 70s when he was 82. The Padres star made good use of the downtime, undergoing surgery and getting ready for Thursdays return. GARY GARRISON ~ Football, Inducted 1988 Played one year of pro football, then became executive with Warner Bros. FLORENCE CHADWICK ~ Aquatics, Inducted 1962 28 semi pro football (San Diego Enforcers/San Diego Silverbacks) games, 32 NCAA Football Games; 30 local beer league hockey Games; 20 NCAA Soccer Matches; Located in the heart of Balboa Park 96.9 The Game - In preparation for the big game, FOX | Facebook Proceeds from the game will fund Honor Flights for military veterans. Three-sport star (baseball, football, track and field) at San Diego High and USC. Eagles eyeing first finals berth since '79. The success stands out when stacked against others like the NYPD, which has more than 35,000 officers from which to recruit. Featuring former SD Charger Stephen Cooper! Was fast, powerful ball-carrier, excellent punter, deadly tackler on defense. MILTON MILKY PHELPS ~ Basketball, Inducted 1955 Even Shane Lynn, president of the San Diego Enforcers semi-pro football team, understands the ties that bind as a former member of the San Diego Police Departments gang unit. 2727 Presidio Drive NPSL Championship Final, 1st Leg He holds club records for goals in a half (6), goals in a quarter (4) and most consecutive games with a goal (37). I personally would watch it seven days a week if I had the opportunity. Post was struck about 5:50 p.m. Thursday while changing the right front tire of a disabled blue Toyota Scion that was parked in the center median along eastbound lanes of state Route 54 east of Highland Avenue, authorities said. Padres to 1967 PCL championship and Philadelphia Phillies in 1968-69. (Courtesy of David Frerker CEO of San Diego Sports Domination). The stadium officially opened on May 31, 1915, and was originally called City Stadium, a name that stuck through 1939. McClean addressed it this way: especially for you guys in the south. BOBBY SMITH ~ Track & Field, Inducted 1977 RANDY JONES ~ Baseball, Inducted 1996 Basketball Hall of Famer, played in 135 consecutive wins at Helix High and UCLA. BRIAN SIPE ~ Football, Inducted 1987 Consummate receiver known as The Professional, played 239 games in NFL, retiring in 1986 with then-record 750 catches for 12,146 yards. He finished with a career .283 batting average with 3,110 hits, including 465 home runs (11 grand slams), 1,833 RBI and 223 stolen bases. 2727 Presidio Drive, San Diego, CA 92103. Organized first West Coast challenge for Americas Cup (1968, Columbia). When Fingers retired from Major League Baseball after the 1985 season, he was the all-time career saves leader with 341. Later coached 11 national and Olympic champions. San Diego, CA The visiting SCV Tigers were down 16-0 on the scoreboard in the 2nd Quarter before a few of their late-arriving team-mates arrived to get the roster up to 22 players - but it was too little too late as the host San Diego Silverbacks would hold on to win 37-28. He also tied Christy Mathewsons 1913 record of 68 straight innings without a walk. Please keep his mother Coretta, his father Dave, his siblings, and family in your prayers during this difficult time. Later became San Diegos first Parks & Recreation director. Winfield, 46, was a seven-time Gold Glove winner and 12-time All-Star. Dryer, one of 16 inaugural inductees into the Aztec Hall of Fame in 1988 and a 1997 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame, earned Pro Bowl honors in 1970 and 1975. BILLY MILLS ~ Track & Field, Inducted 1970 Led Chargers to three division titles, voted to Pro Bowl six times. DENNIS CONNER ~ Sailing, Inducted 1983 Spalding Official Game Ball Injured most of his senior year. Starred for the Chicago Bears from 1952-59 while earning medical degree at the University of Chicago. WPBL, 1978-79 Womens Professional Basketball League Media Guide, 1971 Atlantic Coast Football League Media Guide, 1971 Atlantic Coast Football League Media Guide. We love you Post!!! The Silverbacks family was devastated to hear the news that Dave passed away when hit by a driver while changing his tire on the freeway. Little All-American guard at San Diego State in 1935, was first Aztec to receive national recognition. The San Diego History Center is funded in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and by the County of San Diego. Just being here, it gives me hope, Two Escondido teachers sue school district, state leaders over gender identity privacy policy, Judge unseals sexually graphic videos in SDSU gang rape case, but with two-week delay, 40 years ago, Brenda Spencer took lives, changed lives in a mass shooting at a San Diego elementary school, Padres notes: Yu Darvish recovers with hard stuff; Austin Nola uses new lumber; Nelson Cruz borrows a triple, Column: Padres confidence-swelling sweep of Giants in Mexico City could signal true momentum, College baseball weekend: Point Loma Nazarene earns second straight PacWest title. RON MIX ~ Football, Inducted 1975 Also IC4A shot put champ at Navy. 96 Pages, 1975-76 North American Hockey League Media Guide, 1976-77 Southern Hockey League Media Guide, Portland Buckaroos vs. Denver Spurs. Killed Oct. 18, 1981 when, leading field in a race at Acapulco, his boat became airborne and crashed. Member of pioneer San Diego family, founded Home Federal S&L in 1934, elected to U.S. Congress in 1946. All-American quarterback at University of Southern California also won Academy Award as film editor (Mary Poppins, 1965, Walt Disney Studios). Football and track star at Oceanside High and MiraCosta College, became All-American cornerback at San Diego State (1970-71) and two-time Pro Bowl pick in NFL. Like, for example, when the Cowboys are playing away, our home globe Life Field is our Stadium over there. ARCHIE MOORE ~ Boxing, Inducted 1956 POPLOCK'in, Videeo and Podcast of OGSD, Cooking, EFL and Semi Pro Football- get in shape, and showca Practice With The San Diego Silverbacks!! Recently, he won the 1991 Tour Championship, the 92 World Series and the 94 Buick Invitationalat Torrey Pines. Every year we wanted to develop, we want it to grow and get stronger and stronger and offer opportunities for more players that may not get draft in the NFL. Had 245 major league home runs and 923 RBI. OLIN CORT MAJORS ~ Football, Inducted 1967 1998-99 International Basketball Association Media Guide, Manute Bol and Spud Webb on the cover of a 1992 United States Basketball League Marketing Brochure, 1992 United States Basketball League Marketing Brochure Starred in football and basketball at San Diego High. San Diegos first female badminton champion, winning national singles championship in 1940 and 1942, and doubles in 42. Content creator, that lives in Virginia Beach. Born in Escondido in 1881, hit 119 homers in 11-year major league career. [3] Any player less than 18 years of age is not eligible for participation unless player notifies the league in writing of his intention to forfeit his remaining NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA eligibility. All-American halfback at Naval Academy (1926), later became head football coach and athletic director at Navy and University of Pittsburgh. JULI VEEE ~ Soccer, Inducted 1997 Set world record in 200-meter backstroke in 1970 National AAU meet, and five American records. Became coach for Athletics, Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Browns and minor-league manager. Elected to College Football Hall of Fame, 1954. With Billie Jean Moffitt (later King), won Wimbledon doubles unseeded in 1961, youngest pair ever to win, and repeated in 62. Cover: Manute Bol & Spud Webb, 1992 United States Basketball League Marketing Brochure, 1979 Tucson Gunners Program The Santa Clarita Valley Tigers fall to 0-5 and will be the #4 seed. Also won silver in springboard diving. First American to hold the world javelin record. His 130 RBI ed National League in 1965. The cause of the collision and sequence of events remain under investigation, the CHP said. Saturday, 4/1/23 at 3 pm at Mission Bay High School. Native San Diegan and dentist did not invent the sport, but helped name it and promoted it tirelessly. In 1950, swam France to England in 13 hours, 20 minutes, breaking longstanding record by 71 minutes. DON LARSEN ~ Baseball, Inducted 1964 Norris first gained national prominence by becoming the youngest to throw a 300 game in an American Bowling Congress event. Won Olympic gold medal in Star Class in 1968 and bronze in dragon class in 1964. Fast and strong on offense and defense, might have been All-American if played college football. MVP of NBA playoffs in 1977, leading Portland to title, league MVP in 77-78. First San Diego County native to play major league baseball, was home run king of pre-World War I dead-ball era. November 27, 2009 Please visit our Calendar page, Game Schedule & Results page, or Game Day page for more details, location addresses, ticket prices, and more! 1998-99 International Basketball Association Media Guide | Semi Pro Football Vlog 2021 SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/Gmoneykid92?sub_confirmation=. San Diego enjoyed the best of Rollie Fingers during his four years with the Padres (1977-1980). They soak up the bigger picture even more. ROLLIE FINGERS ~ Baseball, Inducted 2000 Benirschke, who had to be persuaded to be a place-kicker at La Jolla High, went on to play in college at UC Davis, where he earned a degree in zoology. March 28, 1971. Veee is second on the Sockers all-time scoring list with 254 goals and 214 assists in 198 games. That year, the Olympic Club was accused by a rival club of enticing athletes to jump to its ranks with offers of jobs. Its a brotherhood, said Pellegrini, of Mission Beach. But the biggest thing that we can really say is this process is a slow endeavor. San Diego Silverbacks | LinkedIn FRED DRYER ~ Football, Inducted 1998 San Diego Stadium - Wikipedia Decorated naval aviator and Commanding Officer of aircraft carrier Enterprise during World War II. Four-sport star at Escondido High (football, basketball, baseball, track), became All-American quarterback at Washington State in 1935-36. HAVEN MOSES ~ Football, Inducted 1993 Managed Phillies in 1919 and 1920. Traded to S.D. Theres some heavy hitting, Salmon said. Grossmont High grad, converted from pole vault to javelin at Stanford. Tucson Community Center Event & Exhibition Updates
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