Santa Clara Athletics Hall of Fame
Joseph “Diamond” Paglia played football for the Broncos, and became famous for his “Coffin Corner” kick. Paglia’s talent earned him the 1933 Santa Clara MVP after a game against California Berkeley. He pinned the Bears back multiple times, giving their offense more trouble than the defense. After his football career, he coached a number of teams including the Olympia Senators, the West Seattle Yellowjackets, and the Boeing Aero Mechanics.