TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 The Golden State 5 CHAPTER 2 More People More Teams 13 ATHLETE BIO Mr Padre Tony Gwynn 22 CHAPTER 3 California Colleges 25 ATHLETE BIO All-California QB 30 CHAPTER 4 A Hub for All Sports 33 CHAPTER 5 A State of Play 39 Focus on California Glossary To Learn More Index
CHAPTER 1 THE GOLDEN STATE People People have long come to California seeking opportunity For sports fans the state has no shortage of opportunities to both watch and participate in sports California boasts more professional sports teams than any other state The state also has some of the most successful college sports programs and hosts many major sporting events Like the state itself though most of its teams are relatively young People come from all over the world to visit or live in California 5