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).
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1972 NFL draft.
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.
Player Position First NFL team Reggie Berry Defensive back 1972 San Diego Chargers
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