Oct 2013 Newsletter
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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…
Sports Legends Co-Founder Tom Menasco Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
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…
Antioch Sports Legends Museum is Closed Until May 3rd.
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…
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…
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…
Check Presented for Participation in Mayor’s Golf Tournament 2014
At the city council meeting on Tuesday, August 12th, 2014, Antioch Sports Legends will receive a check of $3543 for participation in the Mayor’s Golf Tournament for 2014. Kay Power received the check on behalf of Antioch Sports Legends.