ANTIOCH SPORTS LEGENDS HONORS ANTIOCH ATHLETES, COACHES AND TEAM
See Contra Costa Times story. Also article in the Antioch Press on Oct., 17th.
See Contra Costa Times story. Also article in the Antioch Press on Oct., 17th.
The Antioch Sports Legends and Antioch Historical Museum will extend their closure to comply with the Contra Costa County Health Department’s new COVID-19 Guidelines until May 31st. Health Officer of Contra Costa County Dr. Chris Farnitano says, “We understand how challenging shelter in place is but we are clearly seeing the benefits,” and “As we…
Cody Stark visits the Antioch Sports Legends and Antioch Historical Museum on Monday July 14th. KMAX 31/CBS 13 in Sacramento CA. Cody and crew provided live coverage of both museums, watch the segments on Cody Visits Antioch Museum Honoring Top Local Athletes | Cody’s Caravan – YouTube
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…
13 Athletes, 1 Coach, 1 Team, and a Community Leader Duo Join Honorees of 100-Year Sports History of Athletes from Antioch ANTIOCH, CA August 25, 2025 – The Antioch Sports Legends Hall of Fame is happy to announce its Class of 2025 Inductees. This year’s inductees will be honored on Sat., Oct. 4…
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…
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…