Oct 2013 Newsletter
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April 7, 1970-50 years ago today Antioch High’s Gene “Butch” Rounsaville toes the rubber at Chicago’s White Sox Stadium as a relief pitcher and becomes Antioch’s first Major League Baseball (MLB ) player. It would be eight long years before the 6’3’ 205 pound, 1962 graduate would stand facing his first batter in the season…
Contra Costa Times – Two people were named Citizen of the Year, longtime resident Tom Menasco, accepting the title for lifetime achievement, and painting contractor Tom Hartrick for having the greatest impact on the city last year. Menasco was one of the founders of Antioch Sports Legends, a portion of Antioch Historical Society’s museum that…
Panther Coach John Lucido’s coaching staff to assist
Antioch Wal-Mart employees spend half a day beautifying six different areas on historical museum grounds on Wednesday, April 22nd. Sue Gilbert, store manager, and fifteen employees volunteered to clear weeds, plant new plants and provide materials, working along with museum volunteers. The day’s event ended with a nice picnic lunch. The community is invited to…
By Steve Dulas Sports Legends Staff Writer Deer Valley High School will be well represented when the National Football League season begins this week, with two former Wolverines expected to see plenty of playing time on the field and a third waiting in the wings. In Oakland, running back Taiwan Jones DVHS 2007, begins his…
Complying with the Contra Costa County Health Department COVID-19 Guidelines, the Antioch Sports Legends will be closed until May 3rd. We will not be having monthly meetings at the museum at this time but we are planning to have a conference call for the May 6th General Meeting. If you have questions call, Program Coordinator…