Object Record
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Title |
Mike Ciardella Sports Hall of Fame Plaque |
Object Name |
Plaque, Award |
Description |
Wood and acrylic plaque commemorating Mike Ciardella of Sacred Heart Prep who was inducted into the San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame on May 22, 1997. Plaque includes image of Ciardella and a brief biography: "Mike Ciardella, who was raised in Daly City, took over the girls' basketball program at Sacred Heart Prep in 1992 after two seasons at Mercy High in Burlingame. Almost immediately, the tiny Atherton Catholic school found itself in the state spotlight. From 1992 to 1996, the Gator girls rang up a staggering overall 168-13 record. They won five consecutive Central Coast Section championships and four straight California state titles. Those teams won a Northern California record 80 consecutive games during one memorable stretch." |
Date |
May 22, 1997 |
Catalog Number |
2009.030.041 |
Dimensions |
H-12 W-9 D-1 inches |
Collection |
3D - Personal Symbols |
Inscription Text |
"Handcrafted / with pride by / Alpine Awards, Inc. / 6 locations to better serve you! / Sunnyvale..." (medium rectangular black and gold sticker, back center) |
Provenance |
Plaque and induction was sponsored by The Times of San Mateo. |
Search Terms |
Sports Atherton Daly City Central Coast Section (Athletic League division) Basketball Coach Ciardella, Mike |
Subjects |
Sports Awards Basketball coaches Coaching (Athletics) Basketball |
People |
Ciardella, Mike |
Credit line |
Courtesy of the San Mateo County Times |