Saint Mary's Gaels football
| Saint Mary's Gaels | |
|---|---|
 | |
| First season | 1892 |
| Last season | 2004 |
| Location | Moraga, California |
| NCAA division | NCAA Division II |
| All-time record | 380–295–22 (.561) |
| Bowl record | 1–2 (.333) |
| Claimed national titles | 6 |
| Heisman winners | 4 |
| Colors | Navy, red, and silver[1] |
| Website | SMCGaels.com |
- For information on all Saint Mary's College of California sports, see Saint Mary's Gaels
The Saint Mary's Gaels football program was the intercollegiate American football team for Saint Mary's College of California located in Moraga, California. The team competed in the NCAA Division II as a Division II Independent football program. The school's first football team was fielded in 1892,[2] finishing in 2004.[3]
Notable former players
Notable alumni include:
- Larry Bettencourt
- Tony Compagno
- Eddie Erdelatz
- John Henry Johnson
- Wagner Jorgensen
- Dante Magnani
- Bud Toscani
- Scott Wood
Bowl games
| Season | Bowl | W/L | Opponent | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Cotton Bowl Classic | W | Texas Tech | 20 | 13 |
| 1945 | Sugar Bowl | L | Oklahoma A&M | 13 | 33 |
| 1946 | Oil Bowl | L | Georgia Tech | 19 | 41 |
| Total | 3 Bowl Games | 1-2 | 52 | 87 |
References
- ^ "Gaels Color Guide". Saint Mary’s College of California Style Guide (PDF). January 10, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ "Saint Mary's Historical Data". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved 2012-06-20.
- ^ "Football Signs 14 Players on First Day of Signing Period", St. Mary's official website, 4 February 2004