1982 NBA Finals Lakers vs. 76ers (Games 1 thru 5 & 6*) (Magic Johnson MVP) (C quality). 1983 NBA Finals 76ers vs. Lakers (Complete-All 4 Games) (Moses Malone MVP) (C quality). 1984 NBA Finals Celtics vs. Lakers (Complete-All 7 Games) (Larry Bird MVP) (B quality).
The battle of Palo Alto, the first major engagement of the Mexican War, was fought north of Brownsville on May 8, 1846, between American forces under Gen. Zachary Taylor and Mexican troops commanded by Gen. Mariano Arista.
Part of the San Francisco Metropolitan Bay Area and the Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is located within Santa Clara County and borders San Mateo County.