"This year's class spans generations and disciplines, from Jack Clark the architect of Cal men's rugby to Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, a cornerstone of San Francisco's championship dynasty in the early 2010s. It includes Olympic excellence in former Cal swimmer Missy Franklin and sprinter Eddie Hart, and Super Bowl pedigree in Jesse Sapolu, the former 49ers center whose career bridged dominance and durability."
"The 2026 class of the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame features five extremely worthy individuals who have made a tremendous impact in their sport and in our region, Mario Alioto, Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame board chair, said in a news release. It's a distinguished group that features Super Bowl and World Series Champions, Olympic Gold medalists, and NCAA National Champions and we are thrilled for them to take their rightful place among the other legends enshrined in the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame."
"I broke my leg, my left leg. I've broken my foot three times. I had open heart surgery and fought back, he told the Bay Area News Group. Just shows you, you know that with the human mindset, you can overcome anything. I'm honored that I went through what I went through, and I accomplished enough for the committee in the Bay Area Hall of Fame to induct me into the Hall of Fame."
Five individuals were named to the 2026 Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame class: Jack Clark, Brandon Crawford, Missy Franklin, Eddie Hart, and Jesse Sapolu. Jack Clark is in his 43rd season as Cal men's rugby coach, has led the Bears to 30 national championships, coached 157 All-Americans, and is a 2014 U.S. Rugby Hall of Fame inductee. Brandon Crawford is a 38-year-old two-time World Series champion, three-time MLB All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner and was a Foothill High School standout. Missy Franklin and Eddie Hart bring Olympic excellence. Jesse Sapolu is a former 49ers center known for Super Bowl pedigree and durability who overcame multiple serious injuries and surgery.
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