The 1961 San Jose State Spartans football team represented
San Jose State College
San José State University (San Jose State or SJSU) is a public university in San Jose, California. Established in 1857, SJSU is the oldest public university on the West Coast and the founding campus of the California State University (CSU) sy ...
San Jose State University
San José State University (San Jose State or SJSU) is a public university in San Jose, California. Established in 1857, SJSU is the oldest public university on the West Coast and the founding campus of the California State University (CSU) sys ...
was known as San Jose State College from 1935 to 1971. during the
1961 NCAA University Division football season
During the 20th century, the NCAA had no playoff for the major college football teams in the University Division, later known as Division I-A.
The NCAA did recognize a national champion based upon the final results of "wire service" ( AP and UPI) ...
.
San Jose State played as an Independent in 1961. Led by fifth-year head coach
Bob Titchenal
Robert Alden "Titch" Titchenal (October 17, 1917 – July 5, 2009) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at San Jose State University from 1937 to 1939 and was captain of the school's undefeated 1939 team. He play ...
, they played home games at
Spartan Stadium in
San Jose, California
San Jose, officially San José (; ; ), is a major city in the U.S. state of California that is the cultural, financial, and political center of Silicon Valley and largest city in Northern California by both population and area. With a 2020 popul ...
. The Spartans finished with a record of six wins and four losses (6–4), and were outscored 183 to 185.
Schedule
Team players in the NFL/AFL
The following San Jose State players were selected in the
1962 NFL Draft
The 1962 National Football League draft was held on December 4, 1961 at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.
The Washington Redskins used the first overall pick of the draft to select running back Ernie Davis, then subsequently traded him ...
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The following San Jose State players were selected in the
1962 AFL Draft
The 1962 American Football League draft was held on December 2, 1961. With the first overall pick, the Oakland Raiders selected quarterback Roman Gabriel.
Order
Boston Patriots draft picks (selected sixth)
Buffalo Bills draft picks (selec ...
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The following finished their San Jose State career in 1961, were not drafted, but played in the AFL.
Notes
References
External links
Game program: San Jose State vs. Washington State at Spokane– October 28, 1961
San Jose State
San José State University (San Jose State or SJSU) is a public university in San Jose, California. Established in 1857, SJSU is the oldest public university on the West Coast and the founding campus of the California State University (CSU) sy ...
San Jose State Spartans football seasons
San Jose State Spartans football
The San Jose State Spartans football team represents San Jose State University, San José State University in NCAA Division I NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, FBS college football as a member of the Mountain West Conference.
History
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