The 1959 Pacific Tigers football team represented the College of the Pacific (COP)—now known as the University of the Pacific—as an independent during the 1959 college football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Jack Myers, the Tigers compiled a record of 6–4 and outscored opponents 132 to 117. The team played home games at Pacific Memorial Stadium in Stockton, California.
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Team players in the AFL/NFL The following College of the Pacific players were selected in the 1960 NFL draft. Player Position Round Overall NFL team Carl Kammerer Defensive end – Linebacker 2 22 San Francisco 49ers Lee Murchison Wide receiver 6 70 San Francisco 49ers
The following College of the Pacific players were selected in the 1960 AFL draft. Player Position Round Overall AFL team Dick Bass Halfback 1 First Selections Houston Oilers Lee Murchison End 2 First Selections Dallas Texans Wayne Hawkins Tackle 2 First Selections Denver Broncos
The following finished their college career at Pacific, were not drafted, but played in the inaugural season of the AFL. Player Position First AFL team Henry Wallace Defensive back 1960 Los Angeles Chargers Jack Larscheid Halfback 1960 Oakland Raiders Tom Flores Quarterback 1960 Oakland Raiders
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