Gary Mialocq joined May 2009

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It was 1946, and the month before I turned 4 years old. World War II was over and the Bay Area was hungry for football. The new SF team was named the 49ers and would be practicing at the Polo Field in GG Park. My dad and I walked there from our home just a couple of blocks away and I was hooked. I saw my first game in 1947, and have loved the Niners ever since. My uncles had season tickets the first season and that continued for many years. I guess if you add the four years in the AAFC with this, the 60th anniversary of the Niners in the NFL, I'm starting my 64th anniversary as a Niner fan. That means I've seen every player and coach on every team in 49er history. Wow!

I was very lucky to grow up in the Bay Area. Not only was I able to see the 49ers from the very beginning, but I got to see Bill Russell play all of his games at USF. There was nobody like Bill. When the Warriors came to town we had Wilt, Nate Thurmond, Rick Barry and Guy Rodgers.

Of course the Giants came to town in 1956, so I had the pleasure of watching Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Orlando Cepeda, Leon Wagner, Felipe Alou, etc., in old Seals Stadium at 16th and Bryant Streets. A higlight was going to a game against Philadelphia one night at Candlestick, and watching Juan Marichal pitch his major league debut, a 1-hitter. Clayton Dalrymple hit a lazy popper off the handle of his bat for the only hit.

Playing golf at Harding Park and/or Lincoln Park was a real treat. I got to know Kenny Venturi and Harvie Ward, played with several 49ers including Joe Perry, Jimmy Johnson, Johnny Fuller, as well as with Ollie Matson. Grew up playing with eventual Masters champion, George Archer, Publinx champion Bobby Lunn and I faced off on TV in the old California Golfers series hosted by former 49er radio announcer, Bud Foster. I used to drive my little brother and Johnny Miller to junior golf tournaments. Lots of memories.

Living only a few blocks from Washington HIgh School, my dad used to take me to see a guy whom he said was the best high school football player he had ever seen -- Ollie Matson. Then, at my athletic awards banquet at CCSF, we were honored to have Bob St. Clair as our guest speaker. He obligingly wolfed down a raw steak to the delight of everyone. Seated on the other side of Bob was O.J. Times were a bit different then. Great memories.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Tiger Woods, Bill Russell, Ollie Matson, Hugh McElhenny

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    San Francisco 49ers, the old Boston Celtics

  • Favorite Coaches

    Bill Walsh, Phil Woolpert, John Wooden

  • All Time Sports Moment

    "The Catch" by Dwight Clark

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    1948 AAFC game vs. Cleveland at Kezar. Niners were 10-1, Browns 11-0. Browns won 31-28 and completed an undefeated season.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Wilt's 100 points

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Russell by a mile.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Petty

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    don't care

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    Pac 10

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Blaine Spence said...

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At long last the second part of the 49ers All "No" team is here:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268746-the-san-francisco-49ers-all-no-team-pt-2-the-linemen

49 days ago

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Blaine Spence said...

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Happy Birthday "Ironhead" where ever you are!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261862-craig-heyward-a-man-called-ironhead

61 days ago

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Blaine Spence said...

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The "Glove of Their Own" movement continues to gain forces!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250559-bernie-williams-drives-home-the-winning-message-of-a-glove-of-their-own/page/2

78 days ago

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Blaine Spence said...

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Just in time for the U.S. Open...tennis anyone?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244360-the-legend-that-is-arthur-ashe

90 days ago

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Henry Ball said...

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Please check out my latest if you'd be so kind.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237253-obama-to-appoint-new-college-football-czar-southern-man-is-up-to-the-task

Remember to 'like' it and share with a few friends if you think me worthy.

Thanks - SM (Your New Pigskin Czar!)

102 days ago

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Blaine Spence said...

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Shining A light on Rojo Grande and the Track and Field Community (Athletics) my own way!

Here is one of my Rojo favorites:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194676-the-joy-of-vaulting-sky-dance

Also, check out Rojo’s Round up covering the World Championships in Berlin this weekend!

And please join the Track and Field Section! We would love to have you!

103 days ago

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Blaine Spence said...

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"No room for racism"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233873-jessie-owens-one-of-the-greatest-athletes-of-all-time

108 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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The new Yankee Stadium had been criticized for its lack of intensity and electricity in the early months of the season, but this weekend’s series against the Red Sox finally make a familiar place seem like HOME.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233643-yankees-turn-familiar-confines-address-of-yankee-stadium-into-home

Thanks in advance, and I would look to hear your opinions and feedback. Take care.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

109 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Yankee fans rooting for the Red Sox? Has hell frozen over, or is there a rational thought process at the root of it all. Read why it is ok for you to root for Boston on select occasions without feeling like Benedict Arnold.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230865-backing-the-enemy-yankee-fans-face-dilemma-when-sox-play-rays-rangers

Thanks in Advance! I would love to hear your feedback.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

114 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Cody Ransom has become a running joke in Yankee communities across the US in chat rooms, Twitter, blogs, message boards, etc.

His “bromance” with manager Joe Girardi has emphasized this fan disdain, and I have created a Top 10 list of unknown Ransom “facts” in this banter’s honor.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229553-top-10-unknown-truths-about-yankee-utility-infielder-cody-ransom

Thanks in advance! I hope you enjoy it, and I would love to hear your feedback.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

116 days ago

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Richard O'Neal said...

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Trying to become a featured columnist for the University of Houston Cougars football team...

Please read my article and comment on what you think of the story.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226622-case-keenum-could-help-university-of-houston-win-conference-usa

Thanks!

ro

120 days ago

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Eric Balzer said...

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Gary,

Just wrote a bit on the Crabtree "holdout" and how it (doesn't) effect any of the other holdouts. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

-Balz

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226849-crabtree-holding-everyone-up-why-youd-be-an-idiot-to-think-so

120 days ago

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Steven Resnick said...

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Mike Singletary the best coach the 49ers have had in a while http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222574-mike-singletary-is-the-best-coach-the-49ers-have-had-since-bill-walsh

127 days ago

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Blaine Spence said...

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Thought you might like this one:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221414-take-your-mean-mouth-and-hit-the-bricks

128 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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There has always been a connection between religion and sports, and Major League Baseball has certainly not been the exception to the rule.

Check out the All-Catholic lineup…the best Catholic names (by position) in MLB history.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220812-mlbs-all-catholic-team-where-mystique-may-come-from-a-higher-power

Thanks as always!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

130 days ago

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