Join Us at the Opening Sports Banquet and Barbeque Fundraiser on Saturday, September 7

Public Announcement
Sep 6, 2024
3 min read

Private Opening Sports Banquet and Barbeque Fundraiser: Saturday, Sept. 7, 4pm – 8pm at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center. Tickets: $75 Adults. Child Ticket – $35 (Ages 6 to 12). Children under 5 years old are FREE. Register at the link below or at the museum.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Wendy Wilson-Gibson at (619) 267-5141. Event hosts: Alex Galicia, Manny Rubio, Yvonne Snider

At the opening, guests will enjoy a first look at photos and memorabilia of sports heroes such as Olympian Gail Devers, Golfer Billy Casper, Quarterback Alex Smith, Chargers players Valley Coleman and Bryan Wagner as well as highlighting the 2009 Park View Little League World Champions. Your host for the opening will be Marie Coronel, award winning journalist with ABC Ch. 10.

Click here to make your reservation

Exhibition Dates: September 7th - 28th, 2024

Fore! Touchdown! Home Run! The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center proudly presents an exciting exhibition called “Southbay Sports Heroes” which will highlight southbay San Diego athletes and coaches. Guests will enjoy photos and memorabilia of sports heroes such as Olympian Gail Devers, Golfer Billy Casper, Alex Smith and the Park View Little League World Champions. The exhibition will be presented from September 7, 2024 – September 28, 2024. Admission is FREE.

Billy Casper, Golf

South Bay legend Billy Casper was a professional golfer from 1956-1975. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1978.

Bryan Wagner, Football

Bryan Wagner was an NFL punter from 1985-1996. He played for the Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, and San Diego Chargers. Bryan went to the Superbowl with the San Diego Chargers in 1994. He is a Hilltop High School Alumni and has been their Head Football coach since 2020.

Manny Melchor, Boxing

Manny Melchor was a professional boxer from 1987 to 2002. He held the IBF mini flyweight title in 1992. After his career, he became a boxing trainer and resides in the South Bay San Diego.

Alex Smith, Football

"The veteran quarterback survived benchings, doubting coaches and an injury that almost cost him his life. He walks away from football a hero." —The Guardian

The Guardian wrote this story when Alex retired. It gives you a good overview and perspective of what Alex accomplished.

Farewell to Alex Smith, the man who refused to let the NFL destroy https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/apr/20/alex-smith-retirement-injury-quarterback-nfl-fotball

An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt (Alex Smith | TEDMonterey

https://go.ted.com/zc9a

NFL, Alex Smith Comeback

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vihMW12GTb0

San Diego Waves FC is San Diego’s professional women’s soccer team. Players Sierra Enge, Melanie Barcenas, and Kyra Carusa are from the San Diego area.

TEAMS

Southwestern College Athletes
SD Waves- Jersey, photos, swag, flag and banner
Chula Vista Park View Little League World Championship in 2009
2024 Olympic athletes from San Diego including Azja Czajkowski (Chula Vista/ IB), Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez (Chula Vista)