"More than 550 people attended to cheer on the eclectic group of trailblazers, stars and out-and-out icons. This year's Hall of Fame honorees were San Jose Earthquakes star Landon Donovan; USA Rugby's Captain America, Todd Clever; women's wrestling pioneer Afsoon Roshanzamir Johnston; longtime Oak Grove High football coach Eddie Buller and retired San Jose Giants General Manager Mark Wilson, who will go down in history as the man who invented the beer batter promotion."
"The evening's other honorees were the high school athletes of the year, baseball player Quinten Marsh of Valley Christian High and basketball and track star Nicole Steiner of Los Gatos High; the amateur athletes of the year, San Jose State football standout Nick Nash and SJSU track and field athlete Emilia Sjostrand; and Michael Aguilar, who was honored as the Special Olympian of the Year and received the night's first standing ovation."
San Jose held the 30th Sports Hall of Fame induction at SAP Center with more than 550 attendees. Honorees included professional stars Landon Donovan and Todd Clever, wrestling pioneer Afsoon Roshanzamir Johnston, longtime coach Eddie Buller and retired San Jose Giants GM Mark Wilson. High school athletes honored were Quinten Marsh and Nicole Steiner. Amateur athletes recognized were Nick Nash and Emilia Sjostrand. Michael Aguilar received Special Olympian of the Year and the night's first standing ovation. Bronze busts of inductees were displayed and honorees interacted with guests during the ceremony.
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