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.
PlayerPositionRoundOverallNFL team
Harley DowGuard – Tackle11141San Francisco 49ers
Harry RussellBack15190Pittsburgh Steelers
Billy WilsonEnd – Flanker22283San Francisco 49ers
Junior MorganEnd28363Los Angeles Rams

The following finished their San Jose State career in 1949, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
PlayerPositionFirst NFL team
Marvin JohnsonDefensive back – Halfback1951 Los Angeles Rams