Antioch Sports Legends

Antioch Sports Legends The Antioch Sports Legends Hall of Fame, Inc. Our Mission Statement:
The Antioch Sports Legends Hall of Fame, Inc.

program is dedicated to preserving historical achievements of both genders and all sports in our community for present and future generations. program is dedicated to preserving the historical achievements of both genders and all sports in our community for present and future generations. The displays will reflect the “Best of the Best.” The program will be based on inclusion rather than exclusion

. Recognition will include athletes, coaches, and leaders from youth and community programs, high school through college, and on to the pros. The Antioch Sports Legends Museum will continue to be a center for outreach, education, and recognition. Mailing Address:

Antioch Sports Legends
PO Box 1033
Antioch, CA 94509

Congratulations to 2021 Antioch High grad Haley Painter on being named All-Big 10 First Team for an outstanding 2026 sof...
06/19/2026

Congratulations to 2021 Antioch High grad Haley Painter on being named All-Big 10 First Team for an outstanding 2026 softball season at Purdue! Haley, a standout infielder from Oakley, California, made an immediate impact for the Boilermakers while playing primarily at third base and adding another impressive chapter to her softball career.

Haley’s 2026 honors include:
All-Big Ten First Team Selection
CSC Academic All-American
NFCA All-Region First Team Selection
Softball America Position Rankings: May ( #10)
CSC Academic All-District
Academic All-Big Ten
Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete

What an incredible achievement both athletically and academically. Antioch is proud of you, Haley!

More on Haley, Bio, News, Stats and Photos

#43 Haley Painter, Purdue Softball Bio/ Related News/ Stats
https://purduesports.com/sports/softball/roster/player/haley-painter

wlfisports Instagram Interview: This week we sat down with Haley Painter and talked about her college softball journey, growing up in California, and the legacy she wants to leave behind at Purdue.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYVN7IAIgHB/

Haley Painter: Purdue Softball where Transfers Come to Play Haley Painter
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1520613473439335&set=a.663108582523166

Happy Birthday to Joanne (Viera) Bilbo, a lifelong Antioch resident and longtime community leader whose service has touc...
06/18/2026

Happy Birthday to Joanne (Viera) Bilbo, a lifelong Antioch resident and longtime community leader whose service has touched so many parts of our town. A graduate of Antioch High Class of 1949, Joanne has spent decades serving Antioch through the Young Ladies Institute, Antioch Sports Legends, the Antioch Historical Society, and many other community organizations.

Known as “The Ticket Lady,” Joanne has been a driving force behind Antioch Sports Legends for more than 10 years, helping coordinate ticket sales and seating for every Induction Gala. She has also been recognized with the Founder’s Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and as a finalist for Antioch Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday, Joanne, and thank you for all you’ve done for Antioch!

The Antioch Sports Legends and Antioch Historical Museum will be temporarily closed to the public from June 18 through J...
06/18/2026

The Antioch Sports Legends and Antioch Historical Museum will be temporarily closed to the public from June 18 through July 31 as the building’s exterior gets much-needed refurbishment.

We look forward to welcoming you back in August.

In the meantime, stay tuned for updates, and we’ll continue posting Antioch Sports History stories.

Today’s Sports Legends Hall of Fame docent is Vince Mutulo, the proud father of an accomplished wrestling family, Sons D...
06/17/2026

Today’s Sports Legends Hall of Fame docent is Vince Mutulo, the proud father of an accomplished wrestling family, Sons Dominic and Derric are members of the ASL HOF 2024 Outstanding Team—the AHS 2004-2005 Wrestling Team! Dominic is also the ASL HOF 2022 Wrestling inductee.

Dominic and team captured team titles for both the individual North Coast Section as well as the first ever NCS Class 2A East Bay Team Dual Wrestling Championships. Mutulo was named Antioch High School Male Athlete of the Year, BVAL Wrestler of the Year, and was selected as one of the Top 50 Male Prep Athletes of the Year by the Contra Costa Times.

Visit Antioch Sports Legends, a lot of Sports History to see, say hi to Vince and ask for a tour!

Photos: Vince Mutulo having just installed another TV, Sons Dominic and Derric at the 2024 Gala

Read Dominic Mutulo’s bio, https://www.antiochsportslegends.com/indu.../dominic-mutulo/

Read about the HOF Class of 2024 Team AHS 2004-2005 Wrestling Team https://www.antiochsportslegends.com/.../ahs-2004-2005.../

Antioch Sports Legends
1500 W 4th Street
Antioch, CA

OPEN Wednesdays and Saturdays!
1-4 PM Admission is FREE!

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Save the date! We will again be kicking off the Hall of Fame Induction weekend with the Legends Alumni Golf Tournament ...
06/16/2026

Save the date! We will again be kicking off the Hall of Fame Induction weekend with the Legends Alumni Golf Tournament at Lone Tree Golf and Events Center on Friday October 2, 2026. The tournament has grown in popularity every year and we have completely filled the course the past 4 years! The event is one of the Legends primary fundraisers, enabling the continued growth of the program. In the next few weeks, we will be emailing alumni and past golfers (at least one members from last year's foursomes) with signup information before we open it up more widely - continue to monitor this page for information once we make online signups available. Returning foursomes should look for email from [email protected] with signup information

If you don't golf and still want to contribute to this event in two ways. First, sponsorships start at only $200. We will also provide links where you can purchase goods to be used in our raffle/silent auction (a BIG source of revenue). Also, if you own a local business, or have a connection, a in-kind donation (food, entertainment, etc) will also be recognized on our donor wall! Second, you can join our golfers for a buffet dinner for $40.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Remembering, All-American Tackle, George “Bus” Ackerman Class of 2007 Football!The bone-jarring tackles made by “Bus” Ac...
06/15/2026

Remembering, All-American Tackle, George “Bus” Ackerman Class of 2007 Football!

The bone-jarring tackles made by “Bus” Ackerman in the 1920s era of football were made even more impressive by the lack of modern protective gear. Bus graduated in 1927 from Riverview High School, the very building that now houses the Antioch Historical Society Museum and Sports Legends Hall. At Riverview, Bus was both place kicker and tackle and was All-League for four years. In baseball he played centerfield and held the record for most runs scored at Riverview High. His skills as a tackle and place kicker earned him All-League honors and a full scholarship to St. Mary’s College. He played football and centerfield in baseball at St. Mary’s between 1927-1931. He was First Team All-America in football in 1929: the legendary Knute Rockne signed the certificate. Bus was the first All-America player to come out of Antioch. When he wasn’t playing college ball, Bus played on club football teams. He was on the American Legion Football team, coached by Walter “Dutch” Eells, the namesake of Antioch High’s stadium, and in 1928, on a summer break from college, played on the championship American Legion baseball squad. Bus played in the very first East-West Shrine Game in 1929, the same year this early athlete chose baseball after college, spending more than two yeas in the Pacific Coast AAA Baseball League. Bus stayed in Antioch, serving the city as a police officer when his sports career ended. He is enshrined in the St. Mary’s Hall of Fame, where he’s been so honored since 1970. Welcome Home, Bus.

Visit Antioch Sports Legends Hall of Fame to learn more about Antioch Sports History. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays 1-4 PM Free

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Remembering, Coach Bill Snelson, June 13, 1929 - January 14, 2021, ASL HOF Class of 2010.Coach Snelson truly loved his p...
06/14/2026

Remembering, Coach Bill Snelson, June 13, 1929 - January 14, 2021, ASL HOF Class of 2010.

Coach Snelson truly loved his players, and decades later still remembered not only their names, but the positions they played, and often, even their stats. He enjoyed volunteering at the Antioch Historical Museum's Sports Legends, and re-connecting with so many of his past players at their events. He was honored to be inducted for his coaching in 2010, and thrilled to be sharing the spotlight with his son, Eric, who was inducted the same year for football. Eric credits his dad's influence and guidance as critical to his own success in sports, a sentiment echoed by many of those Bill coached over the years. From Coach Snelson’s obituary, written by his daughter Inger Snelson.

To read Coach Snelson’s ASL bio, https://www.antiochsportslegends.com/inductee/bill-snelson/
To read Coach Snelson’s, Obituary, https://www.antiochsportslegends.com/coach-bill-snelson.../

Belated Happy Birthday to Gordon Gravelle — a true Antioch legend and community leader! From his days as a 2-time Super ...
06/14/2026

Belated Happy Birthday to Gordon Gravelle — a true Antioch legend and community leader! From his days as a 2-time Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers to his lifelong commitment to giving back, Gordon has made an incredible impact both on and off the field. His decades of leadership and service through Rotary, including many inspirational projects supporting both local and international communities, have helped shape Antioch for generations. His work in youth sports, healthcare, and community development reflects a legacy of service, generosity, and dedication.

Since the inception of the Antioch Sports Legends Hall of Fame, Gordon has been one of its greatest advocates, supporters, and volunteers, and was rightfully inducted as a Community Leader in 2024. Wishing you a Belated Happy Birthday and continued appreciation for the lasting difference you’ve made in so many lives.

Its always great when one of our Alumni comes back to visit the museum.Marcus Murray, ASL Class of 2015, now lives out o...
06/13/2026

Its always great when one of our Alumni comes back to visit the museum.
Marcus Murray, ASL Class of 2015, now lives out of state but is back home visiting his family. He brought his son to see his dad on display! Thank you for stopping by Marcus - it was so good to see you!
Read more about Marcus here:
https://www.antiochsportslegends.com/inductee/marcus-murray/

Antioch Sports Legends is working on a project for the AHS 1993 Varsity Girls Water Polo Team. We need to get ahold of ...
06/13/2026

Antioch Sports Legends is working on a project for the AHS 1993 Varsity Girls Water Polo Team. We need to get ahold of some of the athletes. If you know any of these girls, can you please have them contact us at [email protected] or 925-238-0565? We appreciate all the help!

We are trying to contact:
Anna Clark
Christy Hayes
Stacy Johnson
Christina Lopez-Lago
Brandi Pettit
Amy Portwood
Mariza Trejo-Mejia
Stefanie Wheeler
Cathy Wilson
Pam Rogers, Asst Coach

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Kris Del Monte, Program Coordinator

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