The 1956 Long Beach State 49ers football team represented Long Beach State College—now known as

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—as an independent during the 1956 NCAA College Division football season. Led by second-year head coach

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, the 49ers compiled a record of 5–3. The team played home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium adjacent to the campus of

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Long Beach State 49ers football seasons

Long Beach State 49ers football The Long Beach State 49ers football team represented California State University, Long Beach from the 1955 through 1991 seasons. The 49ers originally competed as an Independent before joining the California Collegiate Athletic Association in 1958 ...