1949 San Jose State Spartans football team explained

Year:1949
Team:San Jose State Spartans
Sport:football
Conference:California Collegiate Athletic Association
Short Conf:CCAA
Record:9–4
Conf Record:4–0
Head Coach:Wilbur V. Hubbard
Hc Year:4th
Stadium:Spartan Stadium
Champion:CCAA champion
Raisin Bowl champion
Bowl:Raisin Bowl
Bowl Result:W 20–13 vs. Texas Tech

The 1949 San Jose State Spartans football team represented San Jose State College[1] during the 1949 college football season.

San Jose State competed in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. The team was led by head coach Wilbur V. Hubbard, in his fourth year, and played home games at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California. They finished the season as champion of the CCAA with a record of nine wins and four losses (9–4, 4–0 CCAA). As champion, the Spartans were invited to the 1949 Raisin Bowl, played in Fresno, California. They defeated the Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association (Border Conference) champion Texas Tech Red Raiders in the game.

Schedule

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After the season

The following Broncos were selected in the 1950 NFL draft after the season.[3] [4]

11141Harley DowTackleSan Francisco 49ers
15190Harry RussellBackPittsburgh Steelers
22283Billy WilsonEndSan Francisco 49ers
28363Junior MorganEndLos Angeles Rams

The following finished their San Jose State career in 1949, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.

Defensive back – Halfback Los Angeles Rams

Notes and References

  1. [San Jose State University]
  2. Web site: San Jose State 2016 Football Media Guide. December 16, 2016.
  3. Web site: 1950 NFL Draft Listing. Pro-Football Reference. February 24, 2024.
  4. Web site: San Jose St. Players/Alumni. December 16, 2016.