1961 Los Angeles State Diablos football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1961 Los Angeles State Diablos football California Collegiate Athletic Association CCAA 4–4–1 2–2–1 Leonard Adams 11th L.A. State StadiumEast Los Angeles College Stadium The 1961 Los Angeles State Diablos football team was an American football team that represented Los Angeles State College (now known as California State University, Los Angeles) as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) during the 1961 college football season. In their 11th year head coach Leonard Adams, the Diablos compiled a 4–4–1 record (2–2–1 in conference games), tied for third place in the CCAA, and were outscored by a total of 189 to 186. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Tom Kennedy (1,037 passing yards), halfback Joe Womack (668 rushing yards, 48 points scored), and end Dick Carey (424 receiving yards). The Diablos played three home games at L.A. State Stadium in Los Angeles and two at East Los Angeles College Stadium in Monterey Park, California. Schedule 1961 small college AP September 16 l y Cal Poly Pomona East Los Angeles College Stadium Monterey Park, CA 11–21 5,200 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Cal Poly Pomona) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/91/stats/13326 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 25, 2022 September 23 t San Diego State L.A. State Stadium Los Angeles, CA 13–13 4,752 L.A. Staters Tied by S.D. Independent Star-News Pasadena, California September 24, 1961 A-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8492176/la_staters_tied_by_sd/ Newspapers.com January 21, 2017 September 30 w y University of Mexico East Los Angeles College Stadium Monterey Park, CA 40–0 October 7 w y UC Santa Barbara La Playa Stadium Santa Barbara, CA 31–8 5,000 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 UC Santa Barbara) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/104/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 27, 2025 October 14 w y San Francisco State L.A. State Stadium Los Angeles, CA 28–21 3,750 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 San Francisco State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/628/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 10, 2022 October 21 l y Fresno State 10 Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 6–35 11,151 http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/gobulldogs.com/documents/2016/7/31/2016_Fresno_State_Football_Media_Guide_FINAL.pdf?id=5374 Fresno State 2016 Media Guide December 8, 2016 December 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161220192819/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/gobulldogs.com/documents/2016/7/31/2016_Fresno_State_Football_Media_Guide_FINAL.pdf?id=5374 dead October 28 l y y Pacific (CA) Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 27–45 November 4 l y Cal Poly L.A. State Stadium Los Angeles, CA 13–40 2,000–4,983 Diablos Drubbed; Bulldogs KO Oxy The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 5, 1961 H-8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8492565/diablos_drubbed_buldogs_ko_oxy/ Newspapers.com January 21, 2017 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Cal Poly) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/90/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association June 11, 2022 November 11 w y Long Beach State Veterans Stadium Long Beach, CA 17–6 5,341–5,431 Diablos in 17-6 Upset of 49ers Independent Press-Telegram Long Beach, California Al Larson November 12, 1961 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8492626/diablos_in_17_6_upset_of_49ers/ Newspapers.com January 21, 2017 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Long Beach State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/99/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 20, 2022 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Los Angeles State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/100/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 23, 2022 Statistics The Diablos tallied 2,632 yards of total offense (292.4 per game), consisting of 1,305 passing yards (145.0 per game) and 1,327 rushing yards (147.5 per game). On defense, they gave up 2,585 yards (287.3 per game), including 1,150 passing yards (127.8 per game) and 1,435 rushing yards (159.4 per game). Quarterback Tom Kennedy completed 70 of 155 passes for 1,037 yards with six touchdowns and eight interceptions. Despite losing 139 yards rushing, he also led the team in total offense with 897 yards of total offense. Kennedy was also the team's punter, averaging 34.9 yards on 46 punts. Halfback Joe Womack led the team in rushing with 668 yards on 120 carries. Womack also led the team in scoring with 48 points on eight touchdowns. End Dick Carey was the leading receiver with 29 receptions for 424 yards. He ranked second in scoring with 46 points on three touchdowns, 17 extra point kicks, three field goals, and a catch for a two-point conversion. Other notable performers included fullback Bob Lyons (282 rushing yards on 71 carries) and end Darvin Howell (19 receptions, 388 yards). Awards and honors End Dick Carey, guard Doug Brown, and halfback Joe Womack were selected as first-team players on the 1961 All-CCAA football team.Fresno State Puts Five on All-Stars In All-Cal Circuit The San Bernardino Daily Sun December 2, 1961 A21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-fresno-sta/156837987/ Newspapers.com Players in the NFL The following Los Angeles State player was selected in the 1962 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1962.htm 1962 NFL Draft January 19, 2017https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/losangelesst/ Los Angeles St. Players/Alumni January 19, 2017 Player Position Round Overall NFL team Fred Gillett Center, linebacker, guard 19 261 Baltimore Colts References Los Angeles State Category:Cal State Los Angeles Diablos football seasons Los Angeles State Diablos football