Current cover design for my upcoming new book on the original (NASL) @SJEarthquakes, with images by my late father—who served as the team photographer for the team from 1975-78. More to come, hopefully soon to a bookstore (physical or online) near you.
On this date, 50 years ago: George Sorgic scores his first of two goals for the @SJEarthquakes in their 2-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps before a sun-splashed Spartan Stadium crowd of 17,889. #Quakes74
50 years ago this weekend, the @SJEarthquakes suffered their 1st loss of 1976, 1-0 to the San Diego Jaws before 18,037 frustrated fans at Spartan Stadium. In this photo, Paul Child, John Rowlands and George Sorgic aim to put their head on the ball. Refs were awful on this night.
Fifty years ago this weekend, the 1976 @SJEarthquakes improved to 2-0 with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Kicks, playing their very first game. Here, Ilija Mitic scores one of his two goals on the night before 17,612 at Spartan Stadium. #Quakes74
50 years ago today, #Quakes74 opened what would become their most celebrated season with a 2-1 win over the L.A. Aztecs and George Best before 19,807 at Spartan Stadium. Paul Child opens the scoring with this shot. @SJEarthquakes https://t.co/I5JFTFGnJ3