1949 San Jose State Spartans football team
The 1949 San Jose State Spartans football team represented San Jose State College 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. As champion, the Spartans were invited to the 1949 Raisin Bowl, played in Fresno, California. They defeated the Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association champion Texas Tech Red Raiders in the game.
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Team players in the NFL
The following San Jose State players were selected in the 1950 NFL Draft.Player | Position | Round | Overall | NFL team |
Harley Dow | Guard – Tackle | 11 | 141 | San Francisco 49ers |
Harry Russell | Back | 15 | 190 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
Billy Wilson | End – Flanker | 22 | 283 | San Francisco 49ers |
Junior Morgan | End | 28 | 363 | Los Angeles Rams |
The following finished their San Jose State career in 1949, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Player | Position | First NFL team |
Marvin Johnson | Defensive back – Halfback | 1951 Los Angeles Rams |