Fremont, CA

Fremont is located in central California, on the east side of San Francisco Bay, 15 miles north of San Jose, CA. It was formed in 1956 by the merger of five neighboring cities including Niles, CA.

Persons who were born here

• Tyler Cyr, pitcher
• Shawon Dunston, Jr., minor league outfielder
• Chris Carter, outfielder
• Bud Harrelson, infielder; manager
• Nick Pereira, minor league pitcher
• Randy Ready, infielder
• Cal Stevenson, outfielder
• Russ Swan, pitcher
• Kris Watts, minor league catcher

Persons who died here

• Len Dondero, infielder
• Taylor Douthit, outfielder
• Ray Perry, minor league infielder
• Joe Sprinz, catcher
• Len Stockwell, outfielder

Educational institutions located here

• American High School
• Irvington High School
• John F. Kennedy High School
• Mission San Jose High School
• Northwestern Polytechnic University
• Ohlone College
• Washington High School