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San Jose Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Olympic Medalist John Carlos, Former 49ers Quarterback Jeff Garcia, Others

The San Jose Sports Hall of Fame is slated to induct its class of 2015 Monday.

John Carlos, a San Jose State University track champion who went on to win a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics, will be honored. Carlos also became a civil rights icon.

Also, Jeff Garcia, who grew up in Gilroy, attended San Jose State between 1990 and 1993, and played as a quarterback for the 49ers will be inducted in Monday night’s ceremony at the SAP Center.

Other inductees include Christine Carver, a synchronized swimming choreographer and coach of the famed Santa Clara Aquamaids club, and Mani Hernandez, a soccer legend for both San Jose State and the Earthquakes.

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