Yogi Berra caught both ends of a doubleheader 117 times. Of course, after you’ve manned a machine gun at Omaha Beach on D-Day, it takes a little more for you to beg off of work.
"You dream of stuff like that when you're a little kid, and it doesn't really hit you even when it happens."
Bay Area native @jackflora05 on being drafted by the @SFGiants #4 overall.
It is with profound sorrow that we bid farewell to Jeanne Gibson, our beloved Rosie the Riveter, has passed away today, July 29, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. With her passing, we don't simply mourn the loss of a beloved friend, we honor the life of an American hero whose courage, dedication, and unwavering spirit helped shape history, and will continue to inspire generations to come.📷📷
At just 18 years old, Jeanne left her home in Minnesota in the summer of 1944 and answered her nation's call, becoming a welder at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle. With determination and grit, she helped build destroyers that strengthened the Allied war effort during World War II. She later continued her service with the Army Transportation Corps in Juneau, Alaska, embodying the resilience and patriotism of the Greatest Generation.
Yet Jeanne's legacy extended far beyond the war. She earned her Ph.D., dedicated three decades to teaching, earned her private pilot license, and spent the rest of her life proving that courage, determination, and purpose know no age.
In 2024, Jeanne and her fellow Rosies were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, one of our nation's highest civilian honors, recognizing the extraordinary women whose sacrifices and determination helped secure victory during World War II.
To all of us at Pacific Historic Parks, Jeanne was far more than a Rosie, she was family. She traveled to Hawaiʻi time and again to share her remarkable story with visitors, inspire local students, and ensure that the sacrifices of the Home Front would never be forgotten. Her radiant smile, generous heart, and boundless enthusiasm touched every life she encountered.
She had a special gift for encouraging young girls, reminding them that no dream was too big and no obstacle too great. Through her words and her example, she inspired generations to believe in themselves and pursue lives of courage, service, and purpose.
Jeanne remained a tireless advocate for preserving the legacy of the Rosies, volunteering at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park on "Rosie Fridays" and ensuring the stories of the women who helped win the war would continue to inspire future generations.
In one of life's poignant moments, just days before her passing, Jeanne was celebrated with a Wall of Honor banner at the park she loved so dearly and recognized during a San Jose Earthquakes halftime ceremony honoring Bay Area heroes. It was a fitting tribute to a woman whose life was defined by selfless service, quiet strength, and extraordinary grace.
Though Jeanne has taken her final flight, her legacy will never fade. It lives on in every story she shared, every young person she inspired, every life she touched, and in the enduring example of courage she leaves behind.
Our hearts are with Jeanne's family, her fellow Rosies, and all who were blessed to know and love her.
Rest in peace, Jeanne Gibson.
Thank you for answering the call when your country needed you most. Thank you for showing generations what courage looks like. We will remember you always
"This is my job and I love what I do."
Teen lifeguard Ryder Williams is speaking out after a viral video captured his dramatic rescue of a 10-year-old boy in Santa Cruz. While the world hails the 16-year-old rookie as a hero, Ryder says he’s just "grateful" to return the child safely to his family.
Full story here: https://t.co/Ge0aV9aLjt
Not in the Baseball Hall of Fame
MLB all-time leader in Home Runs
MLB all-time leader in Hits
MLB all-time leader in Games
MLB all-time leader in AB
MLB all-time leader in MVP awards
MLB all-time leader in Cy Young awards
Sophie Cunningham is getting relentlessly booed by a bunch of trans supporters in Seattle & she’s responded by shooting 3-3 from 3 in the 1st quarter 🔥
She’s winning on & off the court
All of the Leftist hate directed at Sophie Cunningham for not wanting men in women's sports has FAILED to get young American girls to not like her.
Instead, they love her - as does America.
God bless Sophie!
Meet the hero! 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder (reportedly Ryder Williams)
This high school student and seasonal Santa Cruz State Parks lifeguard pulled off one of the most incredible rescues of the summer at Seabright Beach on July 25.
A 10-year-old boy was being hammered by massive waves. Ryder dove in, locked on with an unbreakable grip, and fought through wave after wave for nearly two minutes - never letting go - while telling bystanders who tried to help to save themselves. A second lifeguard joined him to get the boy safely to shore. The child was checked by paramedics and reunited with his family, stable.
His mom confirmed his first name on social media and said he’s just doing the job he loves. Instead of a GoFundMe, she pointed people toward supporting the Santa Cruz County Parks Junior Guards program that trained him.
Absolute legend at 16. Real first-responder energy. 💪🛟
Roger Craig couldn't believe it when he answered that knock at the door ❤️
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.@VDHanson : “We didn’t storm the beaches of Normandy… didn’t bleed and die in the trenches of World War I…. didn’t sacrifice everything in World War II…. just to be lectured by newcomers on why America is ‘racist’ and ‘flawed.’” Victor is right.