In Memory of Edward Richard Burke
June 4, 1910 – February 26, 1982
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Happy Fifteen Anniversary Antioch Sports Legends!!
The Antioch Sports Legends Program and Museum is proudly celebrating our 15th Anniversary this year and we’re feeling better than ever! We are grateful for the support of the Antioch Community, our ASL Co-Founders, alumni and our many volunteers over the past 15 years. We truly could not have made it without all you! To…
“Coach” Bill Snelson died peacefully at home on January 14, 2021 at the age of 91.
Bill Snelson was born in Glenn County, CA. After graduating from Corning High, he was attending Shasta College when the Korean War started and he left to serve a 4 year stint in the Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1954 and returned to school, where he met Joyce Hill, and they married in…
Thank You For a Successful Gala!
Last Saturday, we had a successful Gala! I’d like to thank the many committee chairpersons that helped make the Gala one of Antioch’s greatest events. First of all, thanks to Katie Cook for all her support on the Display Committee, Gala Committee, and everywhere else you were needed! Thanks also to Umpqua bank manager Debbie…
Snelson Family Honors 2010 Inductee Coach Bill Snelson With Donation to ASL Museum
The Antioch Historical Museum’s Sports Legends Program Co-Founders, Alumni and volunteers would like to take this opportunity to thank Joyce, Eric and Inger Snelson for your recent very generous donation to the Antioch Sports Legend Program and Museum in the in the memory of your husband, and father Coach Bill Snelson HOF 2010. We are…
IMPORTANT- New Covid Protocol Requirements for Hall of Fame Induction Gala
We realize that some of you will be coming into town and not from the area, so we wanted to notify you that Lone Tree Golf Course and Event Center will be in full compliance of the latest Covid-19 mandates issued by Contra Costa County for indoor events. The mandate requires all attendees to provide…
Antioch High School’s “Most Outstanding Football Player” Trophy Donated to the ASL
The last recipient of Antioch High School’s “Most Outstanding Football Player” trophy, Bill Carroll ’63 has donated the coveted perpetual trophy to the Antioch Sports Legends Hall of Fame Museum. The trophy has been in Carroll’s possession for 60 years. The trophy was first awarded in 1952 at the post season football banquet and was…