(KRON) — Four athletes were chosen this year to be inducted into the San Jose Sports Hall of
Fame, the San Jose Sports Authority announced Thursday.
SJSA will mark the 29th year of the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame when the four sports legends are inducted on November 13 in SAP Center. “The inductees hail from the upper echelon of collegiate, professional, Olympic and international competitions. Although from different sports in different eras, they have made a lasting impact both on and off the field of play,” SJSA wrote.
Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero – Boxing:
Gilroy native Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero fought his way to world championships in two different weight divisions to become the South Bay’s most accomplished boxer in history, SJSA said.
“His nickname was spawned by the way his elusive style haunted opponents who couldn’t corner him. At age 15, Guerrero won a Junior Olympics gold medal before turning professional and winning the IBF Featherweight title in 2006. Three years later, he claimed the IBF Super Featherweight championship. His career 38-6-1 record included 20 knockouts,” SJSA wrote.