Sports at Lunch - 2008

Sports at Lunch, Oct. 29, Jerry Magee Tribute

The City Club of San Diego and the Hall of Champions will host a tribute to Union-Tribune sports writer Jerry Magee for Sports at Lunch on Oct. 29 on Center Court at the HOC in Balboa Park.

Sports at Lunch, Oct. 14, San Diego Olympic medalists

The Hall of Champions Sports at Lunch event with San Diego Olympians has been postponed so the athletes can participate in the Junior Seau Legends Lunch on Oct. 14 at the Hyatt Regency in La Jolla. The Hall of Champions hopes to reschedule the event with gold medalists David Lee (volleyball) and Monique Henderson (track and field) and silver medalist Jesse Smith (water polo) if a date can be found.

Sports at Lunch, Dec. 4, Raiders-Chargers rivalry

A renewal of last year's gathering of former Raiders and Chargers players before the annual rivalry game in San Diego is back by popular demand. The Raiders play the Chargers on Thursday, Dec. 4 at Qualcomm Stadium. The Former Chargers and Raiders will speak about the rivalry for Sports at Lunch on Center Court. Sweeney and Davidson will be joined by more Raiders/Chargers veterans to be announced at a later date. Tickets for Sports at Lunch are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. The Hall of Champions is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and tickets are tax deductible. For reservations, call the HOC events department at 619-699-2309.

Sports at Lunch, Dec. 5, USD and SDSU basketball

The Hall of Champions is taking Sports at Lunch on the road Dec. 5 to Seau's The Restaurant in Mission Valley. USD basketball coach Bill Grier and SDSU coach Steve Fisher will break bread, marking the sixth straight year for Sports at Lunch before the City Championship game. Tickets for Sports at Lunch are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. The Hall of Champions is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and tickets are tax deductible. For reservations, call the HOC events department at 619-699-2309.

Sports at Lunch, Dec. 16, San Diego's College Football Bowl season

San Diego's College Football Season begins with the fourth annual San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl on Dec. 23 and the 31st annual Pacific Life Holiday Bowl on Dec. 30. The Hall of Champions will host Sports at Lunch on Dec. 16 on Center Court. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. The Hall of Champions is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and tickets are tax deductible. For reservations, call the HOC events department at 619-699-2309.

Sports at Lunch, Aug. 21, Chuck Long and San Diego State football

San Diego State football coach Chuck Long took a break from fall camp to update Aztecs fans on the 2008 season at Sports at Lunch on August 21 at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park.

Sports at Lunch, Dick Enberg and his play, "McGuire"

Dick Enberg, the Emmy Award-winning broadcaster that makes his home in La Jolla, spoke at Sports at Lunch on his one-man play, "McGuire," on Aug. 13 at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park.

Sports at Lunch, Chargers Hall of Fame

Chargers Executive Vice President A.G. Spanos announced Fred Dean is the franchise's 2008 inductee into the Chargers Hall of Fame. Spanos made the announcement on July 15 at Sports at Lunch at the Hall of Champions.

Sports at Lunch, John Lynch and the NFL

John Lynch, a Super Bowl champion and nine-time NFL Pro Bowl safety from Torrey Pines High, spoke at Sports at Lunch in his hometown on the eve of NFL training camps opening. As a special feature to the event, Lynch welcomed San Diego State quarterback Kevin O'Connell, a third-round draft pick by the New England Patriots, to the NFL.

Sports at Lunch, Eric Musselman, USD basketball coaches and NBA rookie Jared Dudley

Former NBA head coach and USD alumnus Eric Musselman spoke at Sports at Lunch on June 11 and was joined by USD men's coach Bill Grier and USD women's coach Cindy Fisher at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. Charlotte Bobcats rookie Jared Dudley of Horizon High will make a special appearance. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members.

Sports at Lunch, Jerry Coleman with his new book

Jerry Coleman, a war hero, World Series MVP and San Diego sports icon as a Padres broadcaster, spoke and signed books at Sports at Lunch on May 21 at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. Ted Leitner served as the moderator.

Sports at Lunch, Don Coryell with quarterbacks Dan Fouts and Brian Sipe

Don Coryell, San Diego's legendary coach with the Chargers and San Diego State, appeared at Sports at Lunch on May 20 with two of his legendary quarterbacks, Dan Fouts and Brian Sipe, at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. Fred Dryer served as the moderator. Click on photos for larger images.

Sports at Lunch, Billy Casper, Gene Littler, Scott Simpson, Mark Woodward and the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines

San Diego's Billy Casper, Gene Littler and Scott Simpson, U.S. Open champions, spoke at Sports at Lunch about the U.S. Open coming June 12-15 at Torrey Pines. In addition, Mark Woodward, Golf Operations Manager at Torrey Pines, discussed the course's preparations for the Open.The Hall of Champions is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and tickets are tax deductible. For reservations to future events, call the HOC events department at 619-699-2309 or sign-up on line.

Sports at Lunch, ESPN and Moto X World Championships

The Hall of Champions hosted a unique Sports at Lunch April 8 before the Navy Moto X Championships on April 12 and 13 at Qualcomm Stadium.

Sports at Lunch on the road, Matt Vasgersian and Mark Grant

The Hall of Champions took Sports at Lunch on the road as Channel 4 television announcers Matt Vasgersian and Mark Grant spoke on March 19 at the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Harper Branch in Solana Beach.

Sports at Lunch, Kevin Towers and Bud Black

Padres general manager Kevin Towers and manager Bud Black spoke at Sports at Lunch Feb. 7 at the Hall of Champions about the Padres' upcoming season.

Sports at Lunch, Tony Gwynn

San Diego State baseball coach baseball Hall-of-Famer Tony Gwynn will make his annual visit to the Hall of Champions. Tickets are SOLD OUT. The Hall of Champions is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and tickets are tax deductible.

Sports at Lunch, Nov. 7, Candice Wiggins

Candice Wiggins, who won the Wade Trophy as the 2007-08 National Player of the Year in women's basketball, will speak at Sports at Lunch on Friday, Nov. 7 at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. Tickets for Sports at Lunch are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. There is a special price for high school students of $15. The Hall of Champions is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and tickets are tax deductible. For reservations, call the HOC events department at 619-699-2309.

Sports at Lunch, date to be announced, Kadir Nelson and a book signing with a tribute to Negro Leagues Baseball

San Diego's Kadir Nelson, a nationally acclaimed artist known for his paintings honoring the Negro Leagues, will speak at Sports at Lunch at a date to be announced at the Hall of Champions at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. The Hall of Champions is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and tickets are tax deductible. Call the Events Department for reservations at 619-699-2309.

Sports at Lunch, Nov. 14, San Diego State and big league baseball

Padres manager Bud Black will join fellow Aztecs big-league alums Aaron Harang, Mark Grace and Royce Ring for Sports at Lunch Friday, Nov. 14 at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. SDSU All-American and Olympic bronze medalist Stephen Strasburg also attend and talk San Diego State baseball and about the Major League Baseball season just completed and coming up. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. For reservations, call 619-699-2309.