San Jose Golddiggers

The San Jose Golddiggers were a professional volleyball team that played from 1987 to 1989 in Major League Volleyball. Originally the San Francisco/San Jose Golddiggers in 1987 the team committed to San Jose in 1988 due to ticket sales. They played at the San Jose Civic Auditorium.

In the three years of their existence the team was a dominant West Coast presence, finishing 2nd each year.

San Jose Golddiggers player Wendy Rush.
San Jose Golddiggers player Wendy Rush. Photo courtesy bartelt.org
San Jose Golddiggers volleyball team pennant.
San Jose Golddiggers volleyball team pennant.

1987 Season

1987 Roster

Vicki Cantrell #4Outside Hitter
Christa Cook #8Outside Hitter
Laurie Corbelli #5Middle Blocker
Eileen Dempster #6Middle Blocker
Terry DeBusk #1Setter
Lisa Ice #14Outside Hitter
Julie Maginot #11Outside Hitter
Gayle Stammer #12Middle Blocker
Kelly Strand #10Outside Hitter
Shelton CollierHead Coach
Max KernaghanAssist. Coach
Burt FullerAssist. Coach

1988 Season

1988 Roster

Vicki Cantrell #4Outside Hitter
Christa Cook #8Outside Hitter
Laurie Corbelli #5Middle Blocker
Eileen Dempster #6Middle Blocker
Wendi Rush #8Setter
Toni Tedeschi #9Middle Blocker
Julie Maginot #1Outside Hitter
Nancy Reno #11Middle Blocker
Kelly Strand #10Outside Hitter
Dave DeGrootHead Coach
Max KernaghanAssist. Coach
Burt FullerAssist. Coach

1989 Season

1989 Roster

Vicki Cantrell #4Outside Hitter
Christa Cook #8Outside Hitter
Laurie Corbelli #5Middle Blocker
Eileen Dempster #6Middle Blocker
Teri DeBusk #7Setter
Mary MIller #2Middle Blocker
Julie Maginot #1Outside Hitter
Jayne McHugh #15Middle Blocker
Barbara Higgins #13Middle Blocker
Ellen Bugalski #11Middle Blocker
Greg GiovanozziHead Coach
Max KernaghanAssist. Coach
Burt FullerAssist. Coach