Spartan Brew 6/19: Looking Back

Today, we're taking a look back at 1971.

⚔️ The Official Newsletter For San José State Athletics

Good morning! Today, on this Juneteenth holiday, we pause to remember, honor and celebrate freedom for all.

Please enjoy today’s Brew on this special day.

What are we pouring into today’s Brew?

🏈 Hop in the time machine

⛳️ SPARTAN GOLF TOURNAMENT

🚨 LAST CHANCE to enter your foursome into the SJSU Athletics Golf Outing this Friday, June 21.

San Jose State is hitting the links on June 21 for the Spartan Golf Tournament at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club. All proceeds from the event directly benefit SJSU student-athletes. The day begins with 18 holes of golf on the highly rated golf course then rolls into a cocktail hour featuring great raffle prizes. The event concludes with dinner and auction. 

Throughout the day you can mingle with SJSU student-athletes, coaches and staff to learn more about how your support directly affects the Spartans’ success. Not a golfer, but want to support the Spartans? Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Lily Turner ([email protected]) for more information.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼  Looking Back. We’re 71 days away from kickoff, so let’s take a look at that 1971 football season! The Spartans finished the regular season with a 5-5-1 record, going 4-1 in the PCAA. They made their first bowl appearance as a major college program and they would face Memphis in the Pasadena Bowl. Following the season, two Spartans were taken in the 1972 NFL Draft, Dave Chaney and Eric Dahl.

🤔 SPARTAN TRIVIA

Today’s trivia question…

Who was the San José State football coach in 1971?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom of this email for the answer!

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

🏈 COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF — 71 DAYS
⚔️ San José State vs. Sacramento State
📅 August 29, 2024
🏟️ CEFCU Stadium — San José, California

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: DeWayne “Dewey” King: 1970-1971

⚔️ Have a great Wednesday, y’all!