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Speaking with SQ’s intramural basketball league championship legends

May 31, 2021 by Aaron Taylor

There’s only one person at The Q that can boast the following: Intramural Basketball League (IBL) Championship three of the last six years, two as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: basketball, SQ Basketball

Now ‘Black Lives Matter’ is everywhere in American sports

November 29, 2020 by Aaron Taylor

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Who would’ve thought four years ago, in 2016, that then-49ers QB Colin Kaepernick and defensive back Eric Reid would start a movement by taking a knee … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Black Lives Matter, sports

Looking at 2020 and beyond

March 12, 2020 by Aaron Taylor

It’s a new year, the start of a new decade, and where is San Quentin sports going? During the month of February, there were tryouts for the San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, Sports Tagged With: San Quentin Sports

Willie O’Ree: 1st Black NHL player

March 12, 2020 by Aaron Taylor

Willie Eldon O’Ree, (born Oct. 15, 1935) a former professional ice hockey player from Canada, is called the “Jackie Robinson of Ice Hockey” for having … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, Sports Tagged With: Black Lives Matter, NHL

San Quentin Kings hold tryouts for the 2020 season

March 12, 2020 by Aaron Taylor

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The 40 and Over San Quentin Kings held their annual tryouts to pick their team for the 2020 season. After running drills and scrimmages against … [Read more...]

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Dear Kobe,

March 10, 2020 by Aaron Taylor

Dear Kobe, You don’t know me. I’m a fan speaking for fans that asked me to send this letter to you from The Q. Here, there are Laker fans that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, Sports Tagged With: Kobe Bryant

Jeffery ‘Paranormal’ Dumont

February 20, 2020 by Aaron Taylor

For the most prolific pitcher in The Q’s baseball history, it’s focus and technique. It’s how he maintains a 200 pitch count. However, it’s the eyes … [Read more...]

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In-Depth: Thaddeus Fleeton

February 20, 2020 by Aaron Taylor

Thaddeus Fleeton is nicknamed “The Beast” because of his offensive low-post game and his intense physicality defensively. He is, arguably, one of … [Read more...]

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An unusual family visit at San Quentin

February 20, 2020 by Aaron Taylor

On the first day of 2020, Marion Wickerd --wife of 1000 Mile Club member Tommy Wickerd—shared a special moment with her husband of 15 years: The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted, Sports Tagged With: 1000 Mile Club

The Big One That Got Away

February 20, 2020 by Aaron Taylor

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Winning “The Big One” and being successful in a sports career aren’t the same thing. Sound confusing? It’s not. There are players in all … [Read more...]

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