Monterey Peninsula's Sporting Heritage - Paperback

by John Frost (Author)

Over the first half of the 20th century, the Monterey Peninsula produced an exceptional number of outstanding athletes, a few of whom earned widespread recognition. They were the offspring of Sicilian fishermen, of contract laborers from Spain, and of Jap

Author Biography

John W. Frost was reared in Monterey, received a doctorate in history, and was awarded a Fulbright grant. He was a member of the U.S. Davis Cup team and played Wimbledon many times. In memorializing the sports legends of the peninsula, he has drawn upon images from both public and private sources and has tapped a reservoir of oral tradition for his commentary.