Chon Gallegos | |
Number: | 12 |
Position: | Quarterback |
Birth Date: | 28 September 1939 |
Birth Place: | Gallup, New Mexico, U.S. |
Death Place: | San Jose, California, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 5 |
Height In: | 9 |
Weight Lbs: | 175 |
High School: | James Lick (San Jose, California) |
College: | San Jose State |
Undraftedyear: | 1962 |
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Pfr: | G/GallCh00 |
Chon Fernando Gallegos (September 28, 1939 – January 17, 2023) was an American football quarterback who played one season with the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League (AFL). Gallegos first enrolled at San Jose City College before transferring to San Jose State University. He attended James Lick High School in San Jose, California.[1] [2]
Following his player career, he coached at James Lick High School and Santa Teresa High School. At James Lick, he served as Jim Plunkett's coach and at Santa Teresa he oversaw Rich Campbell and Craig Whelihan.[3] [4] [5] He coached Santa Teresa High School from 1974 to 1992 and compiled a 113–77–3 record.[6]
Chon Gallegos died in San Jose, California on January 17, 2023, at the age of 83.[7]