1971 Long Beach State 49ers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1971 Long Beach State 49ers football Pacific Coast Athletic Association PCAA 8–4 5–1 Jim Stangeland 3rd Veterans Stadium PCAA champion The 1971 Long Beach State 49ers football team represented California State College, Long BeachCalifornia State University, Long Beach (Long Beach State) was known as California State College, Long Beach from 1964 to 1971. during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. Cal State Long Beach competed in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987. The team was led by third year head coach Jim Stangeland, and played the majority of their home games at Veterans Stadium adjacent to the campus of Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California. One home game was played at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. They finished the season as Champions of the PCAA, with a record of eight wins and four losses (8–4, 5–1 PCAA). Schedule Pacific September 11 5:30 p.m. l y y Ole Miss Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS 13–29 33,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-reserve-qb-hurls-r/133883345/ The Los Angeles Times Reserve QB hurls Rebels by Long Beach September 12, 1971 October 22, 2023 Newspapers.com September 18 5:30 p.m. l y y Northern Illinois Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL 38–48 11,687 49ers Bow, 48–38; Diablos Also Lose The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 19, 1971 D-11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8737093/49ers_bow_diablos_also_lose/ Newspapers.com February 3, 2017 September 25 7:30 p.m. w Pacific (CA) Veterans Memorial Stadium Long Beach, CA 15–14 6,853 San Diego St. in Slump, Bows to Southern Mississippi, 10–0 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 26, 1971 D-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9562793/san_diego_state_in_slump_bows_to/ Newspapers.com March 14, 2017 October 2 7:30 p.m. w y Valley State Veterans Memorial Stadium Long Beach, CA 34–7 6,559 https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-telegram-cal-state-offense-in-gear/182041835/ Independent Press-Telegram Cal State offense in gear, Valley falls victim, 34–7 October 3, 1971 September 29, 2025 Newspapers.com October 8 7:30 p.m. l San Jose State Anaheim Stadium Anaheim, CA 28–30 10,490–10,500 Doyle Kevin SJS gridders finally win https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-peninsula-times-tribune/130605752/ Palo Alto Times Palo Alto, California October 9, 1971 15 August 24, 2023 Newspapers.com Summary Of Football Game Statistics – Visiting Team (San Jose State vs. Long Beach State) https://web1.ncaa.org/app_data/statsPDFArchive/MFB1/1971/630.00_V_99.00_19711008_30_28.pdf National Collegiate Athletic Association May 26, 2025 October 16 7:30 p.m. w Cal State Los Angeles Veterans Memorial Stadium Long Beach, CA 36–7 4,128 49ers Splash Past Outclassed Diablos Independent Press-Telegram Long Beach, California Jim McCormack October 17, 1971 S-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8737349/49ers_splash_past_outclassed_diablos/ Newspapers.com February 3, 2017 October 23 7:30 p.m. w y UC Santa Barbara Campus Stadium Santa Barbara, CA 31–10 8,500 Long Beach St. Beats Santa Barbara, 31–10 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 24, 1971 D-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9055411/long_beach_st_beats_santa_barbara/ Newspapers.com February 20, 2017 October 30 7:30 p.m. w y y Cal Poly Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 20–7 6,633 San Diego St. Suffers 17–10 Loss to Fresno The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 31, 1971 D-16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9563000/san_diego_st_suffers_loss_to_fresno/ Newspapers.com March 14, 2017 November 5 7:30 p.m. w Fresno State Veterans Memorial Stadium Long Beach, CA 30–13 10,310 https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-telegram-10310-see-lb-crush-fre/182042119/ Independent Press-Telegram 10,310 see L.B. crush Fresno, 30–13 November 6, 1971 September 29, 2025 Newspapers.com November 13 7:30 p.m. w y San Diego State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 12–7 28,468 Bizarre Play Gives 49ers 12–7 Victory The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Dan Hafner November 14, 1971 D-5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8400860/bizarre_play_gives_49ers_victory/ Newspapers.com January 16, 2017 November 20 11:00 p.m. w y y Hawaii Honolulu Stadium Honolulu, HI 46–21 14,510 https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-bulletin/159617304/ Honolulu Star-Bulletin & Advertiser Long Beach batters bows, 46–21 November 21, 1971 September 29, 2025 Newspapers.com November 27 6:00 p.m. l y y UTEP Sun Bowl El Paso, TX 32–38 6,530 https://www.newspapers.com/article/oakland-tribune-utep-scores-3832-win-ov/155570468/ Oakland Tribune UTEP scores 38–32 win over 49ers November 28, 1971 September 18, 2024 Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/long-beach-state/1971-schedule.html 1971 Long Beach State Forty Niners Schedule December 6, 2016 1971-72 Long Beach St. Beach; Schedule/Results https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/130620 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 26, 2025 Football Media Guide 1971 pamphlet LBSC Athletic Department Long Beach, California Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1972 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1972.htm 1972 NFL Draft January 12, 2017 December 21, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071221231837/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1972.htm dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team John Kahler Defensive end 6 153 Kansas City Chiefs Jim Fassel Quarterback 7 167 Chicago Bears John Turner Tight end 11 270 San Diego Chargers Jim Kirby Wide receiver 16 407 Los Angeles Rams The following finished their college career in 1970, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/longbeachst/ Long Beach St. Players/Alumni December 8, 2016 Player Position First NFL team Reggie Berry Defensive back 1972 San Diego Chargers Notes 2 note References Long Beach State Category:Long Beach State 49ers football seasons Category:Big West Conference football champion seasons Long Beach State 49ers football