Museum News

Antioch Sports Legends Museum will be closed unitl May 31, 2020

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…

Gene “Butch” Rounsaville Celebrates 50th Anniversary of MLB Start with Chicago White Sox

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…

The 2019 Mayor’s Cup, Sunday, June 2nd at Lone Tree Golf Course -May 27 Deadline for sign-ups

The Antioch Sports Legends has been chosen as one of the five local No-Profits to be a benefactor of the 2019 Mayor’s Cup. The annual fundraiser golf tournament is being held at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road, Sunday, June 2nd. Sign ups are at www.lonetreegolfcourse.com. Or if you would…

Tiffany Lee, Max and Bea Neal receive the 2015 Founder’s Clock Awards

At the Inductee and Volunteer Recognition breakfast on the Gala induction weekend October 10, three of the Antioch Sports Legends hardworking volunteers were given the prestigious Antioch Sports Legends Founder’s Clock award. Each year, one or more volunteers are given the award for their dedication to the ASL program. This year, a surprised Bea and…

Deer Valley High School has three in the National Football League as 2015 season begins

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…

The Antioch Sports Legends Alumni held their Inaugural Alumni BBQ at the Antioch Historical Society Museum this past Sunday, August 16.

Back row from left to right: Dennis Opsal, Butch Rounsaville, John Whitman, Paul Schorr , Founder Jim Boccio Sr. Middle row left to right: Andrea Edwards, Rally Rounsaville, Steve Parks, John Joseph Front row: John Olenchalk, LeRoy Murray, Kay Power (Babe Atkinson), Leo Fontana, Vic Thornhill, Dan Tuck Founder Eddie “Bo”- photographer The Antioch Sports…

Antioch Wal-Mart Beautifies Local Historical Museum Grounds on Earth Day

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…