The Unforgettable San Jose Earthquakes: Momentous Stories on & Off the Field
Author | : Gary Singh |
Publisher | : History Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2024-02-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 1467156191 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781467156196 |
Rating | : 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: When the San Jose Earthquakes first started playing soccer in 1974, no one imagined how their efforts would reverberate fifty years later. The Quakes and their fans have overcome a multitude of issues in the last five decades, including leagues collapsing, attempted rebrandings, local apathy, political indifference and even a franchise relocation, yet they never gave up. While players like Johnny Moore, Chris Wondolowski and Landon Donovan have come and gone--along with coaches, general managers and owners--the multigenerational family this San Jose team created over the last half century stands as strong as ever. Join author Gary Singh, a native and lifelong fan, as he celebrates the legendary history of the Quakes.