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Paul Cayard
Yachtsman
They called this business major "skipper" aboard the EF Language, which he helmed to victory in the
prestigious Whitbread Round-the-World Race in 1998. |
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Bud Harrelson
Baseball player, coach
He played shortstop for the 1969 World Champion New York Mets then managed the team in 1990
and '91. Today, "Buddy" is part owner and first base coach of the Long Island Ducks. |
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Gilbert Haskell
Football coach
As offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, he works with his longtime friend,
Seahawks Coach Mike Holmgren, who coached Gators football under the legendary Vic Rowen. |
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Floyd
Peters
NFL player
This gators gridiron star was too light when he played for Baltimore but
after bulking up gained notice as a defensive lineman for the Philadelphia
Eagles, performing in three Pro Bowls. |
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George Powles
Former baseball and basketball coach
This late Oakland High school coach earned a teaching certificate in 1936 before
he prepared players for Major League Baseball, including Frank Robinson. As a
basketball coach
he discovered Bill Russell. |
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Jim Socher
Football coach
His 18 consecutive conference championships as head coach of the UC Davis Aggies earned this former Gator quarterback
a coveted spot in the College Football Hall of Fame. |
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Bob Toledo
Football coach
As a quarterback for SF State's erstwhile football team, he helped the Gators take the Far Western Conference in 1967.
From 1995-2002, he was head coach of the UCLA Bruins. |
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Jessie Van Roechoudt
Professional skateboarder
This honors graduate, whose last name is pronounced "van rock out," placed second in
her first skateboarding contest, Vancouver's Slam City Jam, and has consistently placed
in the top five ever since. |
