Contra Costa College (CCC) is proud to announce the induction of the first-ever class of 100 athletes, coaches, and contributors into the newly established Contra Costa College Athletics Hall of Fame. This historic event celebrates the rich legacy of CCC’s athletic program and honors those who have made significant contributions to the college’s sports history.
The inaugural Hall of Fame class includes former student-athletes, coaches, and community members who have demonstrated excellence in their respective sports and brought honor to the college through their achievements.
The first group of athletes includes the likes of:
– Benny Barnes, a CCC alum who went on to become an NFL great, notably playing as a cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys, where he was a key player in Super Bowls XII and XIII.
– Eddie Hart, an Olympic gold medalist who made history in track and field, winning gold in the 4×100 meter relay at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
– Pumpsie Green, who paved the way for future generations of athletes as the first African American player for the Boston Red Sox.
These athletes, along with 97 other distinguished inductees, represent the best of Contra Costa College’s proud athletic tradition. The college has already begun selecting former student-athletes for the second round of inductions.
“We are thrilled to induct such an incredible group of individuals into our Athletics Hall of Fame,” said Kyle Alvarado, Athletic Director at Contra Costa College. “This is a momentous occasion for our college, as we honor the legacy of those who have not only excelled in athletics but also contributed to the spirit and community of CCC. Benny Barnes and Eddie Hart are shining examples of the exceptional talent that has emerged from our programs, and we are proud to recognize their achievements alongside our other inductees.”
The induction ceremony will take place on November 8th, 2024, at Contra Costa College’s newly renovated Gymnasium, where the honorees, their loved ones and other community members will gather to celebrate this significant milestone. The event will also serve as an opportunity to reunite former athletes and coaches, celebrating decades of athletic excellence and camaraderie at CCC. The college does ask that all attendees RSVP at www.contracosta.edu/hof prior to attending, to allow for appropriate planning.
The Hall of Fame will serve as a lasting tribute to those who have left an indelible mark on CCC’s athletic programs, inspiring current and future generations of student-athletes to pursue their dreams both on and off the field.
For more information about the induction ceremony or to learn more about Contra Costa College’s Athletics Hall of Fame, please visit www.contracosta.edu/halloffame.
**Complete List of Inductees:**
| Start Year | Player or Coach | Name | Primary Sport |
| 1951 | Player | Sam Brown | Football |
| 1952 | Player | Elijah Green | Baseball |
| 1952 | Player | Eural McKelvey | Men’s Basketball |
| 1953 | Player | Credell Green | Football |
| 1954 | Player | Joe D. Banks | Men’s Basketball |
| 1954 | Player | Clyde Hardeman | Men’s Basketball |
| 1954 | Player | Don Moitoza | Baseball |
| 1954 | Player | Ken Puckett | Baseball |
| 1954 | Player | Ray Luce | Baseball |
| 1955 | Player | Babe Williams | Men’s Basketball |
| 1958 | Player | John Scruggs | Men’s Basketball |
| 1958 | Player | Cornell Green | Men’s Basketball |
| 1959 | Player | Ed Greene | Men’s Basketball |
| 1961 | Player | James Harris | Football |
| 1963 | Player | Travis Williams | Football |
| 1964 | Player | Joe Koontz | Football |
| 1964 | Player | McKinley Reynolds | Men’s Basketball |
| 1967 | Player | Eddie Hart | Track and Field |
| 1967 | Player | Ollie Ellison | Men’s Basketball |
| 1967 | Player | Harry Brown | Men’s Basketball |
| 1968 | Player | Benny Barnes | Football |
| 1970 | Player | Floyd Allen | Men’s Basketball |
| 1970 | Player | Wayne Kemp | Men’s Basketball |
| 1971 | Player | Marvin Webb | Baseball |
| 1971 | Player | Darrell Dickens | Baseball |
| 1971 | Player | Michael Johnson | Men’s Basketball |
| 1972 | Player | Mike Burns | Football |
| 1973 | Player | Ray Strong | Football |
| 1973 | Player | Jim Ulversoy | Swimming |
| 1974 | Player | Jimmy Allen | Men’s Basketball |
| 1976 | Player | Larry McGrew | Football |
| 1978 | Player | Donnie Heidary | Swimming |
| 1978 | Player | Ken Daniels | Football |
| 1978 | Player | Ollie Johnson | Men’s Basketball |
| 1979 | Player | Ricky Flenory | Men’s Basketball |
| 1980 | Player | Willie Preston | Men’s Basketball |
| 1981 | Player | Brian Finley | Baseball |
| 1982 | Player | Byron Criddle | Track and Field |
| 1983 | Player | Patrice Carpenter | Track and Field |
| 1984 | Player | Veronica Samuels | Track and Field |
| 1986 | Player | Marcus Felder | Baseball |
| 1987 | Player | Charlotte WIley | Women’s Basketball |
| 1987 | Player | Matt Felder | Baseball |
| 1987 | Player | “Hook” Mitchell | Men’s Basketball |
| 1987 | Player | Brent Merritt | Men’s Basketball |
| 1989 | Player | Bernard Ward | Men’s Basketball |
| 1990 | Player | Joe Madden | Baseball |
| 1990 | Player | Tony Torres | Baseball |
| 1991 | Player | Karleen Shields | Women’s Basketball |
| 1992 | Player | Stacey Thompson | Track and Field |
| 1992 | Player | Marc Lazzareschi | Baseball |
| 1995 | Player | Shanice Boyette | Women’s Basketball |
| 1999 | Player | Alicia Hernandez | Women’s Basketball |
| 1999 | Player | Ashonda Williams | Women’s Basketball |
| 2000 | Player | Ranvir Singh | Men’s Soccer |
| 2000 | Player | Iman Young | Women’s Basketball |
| 2000 | Player | Lionel Arnold | Football |
| 2001 | Player | Jackie Brown | Women’s Basketball |
| 2002 | Player | Jasmine Demery | Women’s Basketball |
| 2003 | Player | Cory Dunlap | Baseball |
| 2003 | Player | Angelita Hutton | Women’s Basketball |
| 2004 | Player | Duane Jones | Men’s Basketball |
| 2004 | Player | Marqueta Green | Women’s Basketball |
| 2005 | Player | Ciara Taylor | Women’s Basketball |
| 2008 | Player | Kenyanna Martin | Women’s Basketball |
| 2010 | Player | Kyle Tobler | Football |
| 2011 | Player | Desmond Harrison | Football |
| 2011 | Player | Eriquel Florence | Football |
| 2011 | Player | Demetrius Cherry | Football |
| 2012 | Player | Davonte Sapp-Lynch | Football |
| 2012 | Player | Tyran Finley | Football |
| 2012 | Player | Dominique Harrison | Football |
| 2012 | Player | Jewel Rogers | Women’s Basketball |
| 2014 | Player | Johnathan Banks | Football |
| 2014 | Player | Larry Wickett | Men’s Basketball |
| 2015 | Player | Bobby Syvanthong | Men’s Basketball |
| 2015 | Player | Cameron Burston | Football |
| 2015 | Player | Edgar Yepez | Men’s Soccer |
| 2015 | Player | Julian Robinson | Women’s Basketball |
| 2016 | Player | Javenal Pena | Men’s Soccer |
| 2019 | Player | John Wade III | Men’s Basketball |
| 2021 | Player | Seneca Willoughby | Men’s Basketball |
| 2021 | Player | Johnny Hudson | Football |
| 2021 | Player | Mike Franklin | Football |
| 1950 | Coach | Gene Corr | |
| 1952 | Coach | Rudy Hansen | |
| 1957 | Coach | Vince Maiorana | |
| 1965 | Coach | Leroy Mims | |
| 1968 | Coach | Dottie Wendt | |
| 1969 | Coach | Ed Greene | |
| 1974 | Coach | Steve Greer | |
| 1981 | Coach | Tom Kinnard | |
| 1985 | Coach | Larry Quirico | |
| 1986 | Coach | Paul Debolt | |
| 2010 | Coach | Alonzo Carter |
As well as the following teams as single entries per team:
| Year + Sport | Player |
| 1954 Baseball | Al Reynolds |
| 1954 Baseball | Al Shaeffer |
| 1954 Baseball | Bill Hatzell |
| 1954 Baseball | Gene Corr |
| 1954 Baseball | Dan Helix |
| 1954 Baseball | Don Moitoza |
| 1954 Baseball | Eural McKelvy |
| 1954 Baseball | Gene Stang |
| 1954 Baseball | Ken Puckett |
| 1954 Baseball | Merle Werle Whitlock |
| 1954 Baseball | Ray Luce |
| 1954 Baseball | Rich Smith |
| 1954 Baseball | Roger Wendorff |
| 1954 Baseball | Sam Hitcher |
| 1954 Baseball | Steve Simi |
| 1954 Baseball | Wally Alexander |
| 1954 Baseball | Willie Calvin |
| 1955 Baseball | Rocky Giordano |
| 1955 Baseball | John Marvin |
| 1955 Baseball | Rich Smith |
| 1955 Baseball | Gary Weber |
| 1955 Baseball | Joe Dorsey |
| 1955 Baseball | Mose Jefferson |
| 1955 Baseball | Jim Reno |
| 1955 Baseball | Ben Walker |
| 1955 Baseball | Sam Hitcher |
| 1955 Baseball | Bill Hatzell |
| 1955 Baseball | Al Reynolds |
| 1955 Baseball | Bob Pringle |
| 1955 Baseball | Jim Thompson |
| 1955 Baseball | Doyle Williams |
| 1955 Baseball | Bob Richardson |
| 1955 Baseball | Jim McCowen |
| 1955 Baseball | Gene Stang |
| 1955 Baseball | Frank Scott |
| 1955 Baseball | Ray Luce |
| 1955 Baseball | Ron Roe |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | Liso Dixon |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | Clyde Hardeman |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | Gus Dyson |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | Jim Linhart |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | Charles Devers |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | Joe Dorsey |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | and Frezell Hart |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | Les Shepherd |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | John Stimel |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | Babe Williams |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | Dave Peeler |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | John Mackey |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | William Smith |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | Millage Ellis |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | Jim Colvin |
| 1955-56 Men’s Basketball | Rudy Hansen |
| 1962 Football | Randy Ketlinski |
| 1962 Football | Ron Melton |
| 1962 Football | Joe Alvarez |
| 1962 Football | Bob Hrbek |
| 1962 Football | Jerry Strong |
| 1962 Football | Roger Martinez |
| 1962 Football | Restee Williams |
| 1962 Football | Maury O’Connell |
| 1962 Football | Charles McNear |
| 1962 Football | Rich Schmidt |
| 1962 Football | Bob Battle |
| 1962 Football | Bill Aston |
| 1962 Football | Joe Velasquez |
| 1962 Football | James Stewart |
| 1962 Football | Curtis Frazier |
| 1962 Football | Phil Lehn |
| 1962 Football | Fred Edwards |
| 1962 Football | John Ortmann |
| 1962 Football | Jeff Johnson |
| 1962 Football | Hal Littlejohn |
| 1962 Football | Jack Erbland |
| 1962 Football | James Nelson |
| 1962 Football | Bob Kaer |
| 1962 Football | Cliff Greenwood |
| 1962 Football | Sid Wilkins |
| 1962 Football | Loren Thompson |
| 1962 Football | James O’Brien |
| 1962 Football | Phil Playle |
| 1962 Football | Jeff Blumenfeld |
| 1962 Football | Ed Rex |
| 1962 Football | Charles Woods |
| 1962 Football | Frank Porto |
| 1962 Football | Dennis Dixon |
| 1962 Football | James Harris |
| 1962 Football | Vie Perata |
| 1962 Football | Sam Works |
| 1962 Football | Bill Weisend |
| 1962 Football | Lynn Koller |
| 1962 Football | James Hoeffer |
| 1962 Football | Ed Hoeffer |
| 1962 Football | John Blankenship |
| 1962 Football | Mario Mariani |
| 1962 Football | O.C. Emerson |
| 1963 Football | Randy Kctlinski |
| 1963 Football | Tim Bowers |
| 1963 Football | Dickson Shelton |
| 1963 Football | Dill Lasater |
| 1963 Football | Bill Westernoff |
| 1963 Football | Charles McNear |
| 1963 Football | Maurice O’Connell |
| 1963 Football | Fred Edwards |
| 1963 Football | Dennis Kelley |
| 1963 Football | Lon Strickland |
| 1963 Football | Barry Elison |
| 1963 Football | Whitney Dotson |
| 1963 Football | Jim Bullock |
| 1963 Football | Terry Maoki |
| 1963 Football | Travis Williams |
| 1963 Football | Bill Weisend |
| 1963 Football | Mike Myers |
| 1963 Football | LeeVell Stringer |
| 1963 Football | Eb Hunter |
| 1963 Football | Marshall Nelson |
| 1963 Football | Dave Ferranti |
| 1963 Football | Pat Conroy |
| 1963 Football | Jim Nelson |
| 1963 Football | Jeff Blumenfeld |
| 1963 Football | Gary Littlejohn |
| 1963 Football | Sid Wilkins |
| 1963 Football | Loren Thompson |
| 1963 Football | Rick Melton |
| 1963 Football | Joe Velasquez |
| 1963 Football | Phil Playle |
| 1963 Football | John Willett |
| 1963 Football | Mike Mallory |
| 1963 Football | Charles Woods |
| 1963 Football | Ken Erickson |
| 1963 Football | Roosevelt Bishop |
| 1963 Football | Vic Perata |
| 1963 Football | Alan White |
| 1963 Football | Jim Stewart |
| 1963 Football | Joe Koontz |
| 1963 Football | James Koeffer |
| 1963 Football | Mike Boling |
| 1963 Football | Charles Sadler |
| 1963 Football | Theardis Nelson |
| 1975 Football | M. McNeally |
| 1975 Football | B. Qualls |
| 1975 Football | M. Critternden |
| 1975 Football | G. Mahley |
| 1975 Football | H. Thomas |
| 1975 Football | K. Harris |
| 1975 Football | N. Thompson |
| 1975 Football | Ray Strong |
| 1975 Football | T. De Simoni |
| 1975 Football | H. Lollis |
| 1975 Football | D. Miller |
| 1975 Football | K. Pickett |
| 1975 Football | R. Swanson |
| 1975 Football | R. Robinson |
| 1975 Football | M. sumrall |
| 1975 Football | B. Jones |
| 1975 Football | P. Ramey |
| 1975 Football | J. Richmond |
| 1975 Football | R. Virgo |
| 1975 Football | W. Blasher |
| 1975 Football | D. Medina |
| 1975 Football | M. Turner |
| 1975 Football | D. Bal |
| 1975 Football | M. Ellerbee |
| 1975 Football | T. Gerber |
| 1975 Football | G. Blakes |
| 1975 Football | J. Cotton |
| 1975 Football | D. Stinnet |
| 1975 Football | R. Cartwright |
| 1975 Football | Larry McGrew |
| 1975 Football | I. Mitchell |
| 1975 Football | J. Vaughn |
| 1975 Football | D. Gansen |
| 1975 Football | T. Tipton |
| 1975 Football | D. Green |
| 1975 Football | J. Speers |
| 1975 Football | P. Zetle |
| 1975 Football | G. Cooper |
| 1975 Football | A. Locke |
| 1975 Football | W. Wallace |
| 1975 Football | L. Coughran |
| 1975 Football | J. Simon |
| 1975 Football | F. Lockett |
| 1975 Football | F. Overstreet |
| 1975 Football | J. Marshall |
| 1975 Football | D. Bartlow |
| 1975 Football | D. Tyler |
| 1975 Football | B. Drennan |
| 1975 Football | J. Young |
| 1987 Baseball | J. Hardy |
| 1987 Baseball | D. Evans |
| 1987 Baseball | C. Rosales |
| 1987 Baseball | A. Shields |
| 1987 Baseball | K. Miles |
| 1987 Baseball | A. Glavich |
| 1987 Baseball | L. Poloni |
| 1987 Baseball | V. Woods |
| 1987 Baseball | C. Lowery |
| 1987 Baseball | J. Wills. |
| 1987 Baseball | Coach Larry Quirico |
| 1987 Baseball | B. Basso |
| 1987 Baseball | D. Santos |
| 1987 Baseball | M. Browning |
| 1987 Baseball | B. Roberson |
| 1987 Baseball | Marcus Felder |
| 1987 Baseball | M. Fragoso |
| 1987 Baseball | Coach D. Lawn |
| 1987 Baseball | T. Morrison |
| 1987 Baseball | D. McCarthy |
| 1987 Baseball | M. Hills |
| 1987 Baseball | B. Moses |
| 1987 Baseball | B. Biagi |
| 1987 Baseball | M. Lawn |
| 1987 Baseball | A. Henderson |
| 2000-01 Women’s Basketball | Keith Allison |
| 2000-01 Women’s Basketball | Paul DeBolt |
| 2000-01 Women’s Basketball | Michael Hughes |
| 2000-01 Women’s Basketball | Loren Nakamura |
| 2000-01 Women’s Basketball | Veda Taylor |
| 2000-01 Women’s Basketball | Iman Young |
| 2000-01 Women’s Basketball | Nakisha Harmon |
| 2000-01 Women’s Basketball | Ashonda Williams |
| 2000-01 Women’s Basketball | Valencia Howard |
| 2000-01 Women’s Basketball | Jackie Letheridge |
| 2000-01 Women’s Basketball | Tiffany Reynolds |
| 2000-01 Women’s Basketball | Deloris Vaughn |
| 2000-01 Women’s Basketball | Jamelia Taylor |
| 2000-01 Women’s Basketball | Damion McNeil |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Ashley Sims |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Erica Johnson |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Brendale Carter |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Paul DeBolt |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Michael Hughes |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Rae Jackson Sr. |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Loren Nakamura |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Tivonna Jones |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Jasmine Demery |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Rashonda Abercrombia |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Onida Bragg |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Jameelah Hanif |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Jackie Brown |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Jasmine Braggs |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Nicole Brown |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | LaNeice Morgan |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Reneka Gaines |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Keith Allison |
| 2002-03 Women’s Basketball | Damion McNeil |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Alicia Phillips |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Loren Nakamura |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Michael Hughes |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Rae Jackson Sr. |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Paul DeBolt |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Keith Allison |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Crystal Thomsen |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Rashonda Abercrombia |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | LaToya Reed |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Jasmine Demery |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Grace Agbekoh |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Jelela Simpson |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Jackie Randolph |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Angelita Hutton |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Takara Todd |
| 2003-04 Women’s Basketball | Damion McNeil |