SANTA CLARA, Calif. - It was night full of reflection and celebration at Stevens Stadium-Buck Shaw Field. Santa Clara Athletics celebrated the legacy of Bronco Football with a tremendous event that saw hundreds of alumni from the program gather together at the former home of Santa Clara Football. The ceremony included the induction of four former football players into the Santa Clara Athletics Hall of Fame, a video retelling of the history of the program and several guest speakers.
Check out the photo gallery for a behind the scenes look of all of the festivities.
The four members of the 2023 Hall of Fame Class are Clyde LeBaron ('73), Justice Marty Smith ('77), Hugh Loveless ('81) and Andy Schatzman ('83).
LeBaron was a quarterback for the Broncos from 1969-1973 and then was drafted by the British Columbia Lions.
Jenkins played defensive back for the Broncos from 1973-1977 and then played professionally for the Seattle Seahawks. Jenkins earned his J.D. degree in 1980 and was appointed California Supreme court Justice in 2021.
Loveless, an All-American offensive tackle, played for the Broncos from 1977-1981. Hugh was a two-year letterman, named team Most Valuable Player in 1980 in addition to being named All-West Coast, which included Division I programs and 2nd Team AP All-American.
Schatzman played outside linebacker, defensive back and center back for the Broncos from 1979-1983. He also served as the president of the Bronco Bench Foundation for seven years.
