Pacific Tigers football

• 1895–1921: Independent
• 1922–1923: California Coast Conference
• 1924: Independent
• 1925–1942: Far West Conference
• 1943–1945: Independent
• 1946–1948: California Collegiate Athletic Association
• 1949–1968: Independent
• 1969–1995: Pacific Coast Athletic Association / Big West Conference

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The Pacific Tigers played in 6 bowl games total, but only 3 NCAA-sanctioned bowl games with a record of 2–1.

† Not an NCAA-sanctioned bowl game{{Cite web |url=http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2016/bowls.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-01-08 |archive-date=2017-05-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510220255/http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2016/Bowls.pdf |url-status=dead }}

• 1895–1899

:Cyclers' Park – San Jose

• 1919–1922

:C.O.P. Field – San Jose

• 1923–1928

:College of the Pacific Field – Stockton

• 1929–1949

:Baxter Stadium – Stockton

:Capacity (12,000)

• 1948–1949

:KJ Stadium Areana – Lodi

: Only 3 games Capacity (18,000)

• 1950–1995

:Amos Alonzo Stagg Memorial Stadium – Stockton

:Capacity (35,975- 28,000)

{{Main|Stagg Memorial Stadium}}

Amos Alonzo Stagg Memorial Stadium, previously known as Pacific Memorial Stadium, was a 28,000-seat outdoor multi-purpose stadium, located on the campus of the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. The home venue of the Pacific Tigers was constructed in 1950 for football and later hosted women's soccer; it was closed in 2012 and demolished two years later.

Pacific Memorial Stadium was built {{Years or months ago|1950}} in 1950 after the successful fund drive which netted $165,000. Construction began on the earth-filled structure in May 1950. Astonishingly, it was finished on time for the home opener (fifth game of the season) on October 21,{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=YOQzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=h-4HAAAAIBAJ&pg=6216%2C1868412 |work=Lodi News-Sentinel |location=(California) |last=Sawyer |first=George |title=COP stadium dedication has everything -- except Tiger win |date=October 23, 1950 |page=6}} a build time of less than six months. The field's approximate alignment was north-northwest to south-southeast. It has been reported and researched the stadium was built on a former Yokuts village. These remains found were discovered in 1923 and raised concern for when the stadium was set to be demolished.

The stadium originally seated 35,975 with room for expansion to over 44,000, but renovations reduced the capacity to a configuration of 28,000. It was the venue for a 1997 friendly soccer match between Brazil and Honduras; notable striker Ronaldo scored six goals and Brazil won 8–2.

"The Pacific Club", which was added to the east-side of the stadium in 1973, was donated by Alex Spanos at a cost of $250,000. It sat up to 300 people, featured glass walls and had great views of the stadium. When not in use for sporting events, it also held many university functions and gatherings. The scoreboard in the north end zone was erected in 1982 at a cost of $140,000 and measured {{convert|35|by|17|ft}}. Thanks to donations from athletic boosters, lighting power at the stadium was upgraded from 35 to 75 footcandles in August 1986.

Pacific Memorial Stadium was officially renamed Amos Alonzo Stagg Memorial Stadium on October 15, 1988, to honor Amos Alonzo Stagg (1862–1965).{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=D4AzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=HzIHAAAAIBAJ&pg=5860%2C1940066|work=Lodi News-Sentinel |location=(California) |title=UOP to face San Jose: Stagg Stadium dedication |date=October 15, 1988 |page=20}}{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=EIAzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=HzIHAAAAIBAJ&pg=2232%2C1792554 |work=Lodi News-Sentinel |location=(California) |title=Spartans sock UOP, 35-17 |date=October 17, 1988 |page=17}}{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=PmkzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZTIHAAAAIBAJ&pg=7073%2C5234838 |work=Lodi News Sentinel |location=(California) |last=Kretzer |first=Dale |title=Last whistle blows for famous coach |date=March 18, 1965 |page=1}} He ended his head coaching career at "College of the Pacific" in 1946, and donated the land for the stadium to be built in 1950.

On February 26, 2012, the university announced it would close Stagg Memorial Stadium to conduct a feasibility study to assess needed repairs, upgrades and changes required to make the facility meet modern standards in conjunction with a financial assessment to determine if the stadium could be repaired or if it should be replaced.{{cite web|url=http://pacifictigers.com/genrel/Stagg_Stadium_to_Close_While_University_Conducts_Feasiblity_Study|title=Stagg Stadium to Close While University Conducts {{as written|Feas|iblity [sic]}} Study|publisher=Pacifictigers.com|access-date=17 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120623121620/http://pacifictigers.com/genrel/Stagg_Stadium_to_Close_While_University_Conducts_Feasiblity_Study |archive-date=23 June 2012}}

The university began removal of Stagg Memorial Stadium on February 24, 2014, to make room for new athletics facilities, including a dedicated tennis center with 12 courts and a clubhouse, and new fields for soccer and field hockey.{{cite web|url=http://www.pacific.edu/About-Pacific/Newsroom/2014/February-2014/Stagg-Stadium-removal-to-begin.html|title=Stagg Stadium removal to begin; new Athletics facilities coming this fall|publisher=Pacific.edu|access-date=17 February 2015}} The first Pacific field hockey home game on the new turf field at University of the Pacific was played on September 12, 2014, versus the University of Albany.{{cite web|url=https://calendar.pacific.edu/event/field_hockey_vs_albany#.VLMQY6bfZHA|title=Field Hockey first home game on new field|work=University of the Pacific|access-date=17 February 2015}} The groundbreaking ceremony for the Eve Zimmerman Tennis Center was held on October 17, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.pacific.edu/About-Pacific/Newsroom/2014/October-2014/Former-Tiger-Tennis-ace-helps-celebrate-new-tennis-complex.html|title=Former Tiger Tennis ace helps celebrate new tennis complex|publisher=Pacific.edu|access-date=17 February 2015}}

In April 2022 the Stagg Memorial Plaza was dedicated and open to the public on the grounds of the old stadium. The 9,000 sq. ft. plaza, located off of Larry Heller Drive across from the Alex G. Spanos Center, is "envisioned as a gathering place for alumni and students who will learn of the storied history of Pacific Football through the stories and statues encircling the plaza. The plaza will also serve as a campus destination hosting several tailgates and gatherings annually associated with athletic and campus events."{{cite web|url=https://www.joinpaf.org/pacific-football-legacy-project/|title=FPacific Football Legacy Project|publisher=Pacific.edu|access-date=25 January 2023}}

{{Main articles|Victory Bell (Pacific–San Jose State)}}

The now defunct, nearly 100 year, rivalry match up between the SJSU Spartans and the Pacific Tigers began in January 1896 and ended in 1995 when Pacific dropped its football program. The 'Spartan-Tiger Football Game' was played 72 times between 1896 and 1995.

Due to the "private vs. public" institutional competitiveness and the close geographical proximity of the two schools, a natural "cross-town" rivalry was born. University of the Pacific was founded in 1851 in Santa Clara, California, and claims to be the first institution of higher education in California.{{cite web | url=http://www.pacific.edu/Admission/Pacifics-Mission.html | title=Pacific's Mission | website=University of the Pacific | access-date=October 13, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014062629/http://www.pacific.edu/Admission/Pacifics-Mission.html | archive-date=October 14, 2016 | url-status=dead }} San José State University was founded in 1857 and is California's first public institution of higher education.

In 1949, in a game which drew national attention, the Victory Bell was unveiled.{{cite book|date=2021|first=Nicole Grady|last=Mountjoy|title=The Campus History Series: The University of the Pacific|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cUE6EAAAQBAJ&dq=university+of+the+pacific+tiger-spartan+san+jose+state+football+rivalry+victory+bell&pg=PA117|work=Arcadia publishing|publisher=Arcadia |isbn=9781467107068 }} The Victory Bell would go to the winner of subsequent Tiger-Spartan games. The bell was two feet tall and waist-high on a rolling cart. The bell was half black with an orange "P" for Pacific and half blue with a gold "SJ" for San Jose.{{cite web | url=https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2051&context=pacifican | title=Spear the Spartans}}

The Spartans led the series 43–23–6 when the rivalry ended at the close of the 1995 season.

Fresno State and Pacific first met in 1963 in Stockton, CA with a Bulldogs victory 29-7. Due to the 2 campuses close proximity, within 134 miles, and just over a 2-hour drive straight on California State route 99, bragging rights for the best team in the San Joaquin Valley were at stake when these 2 football programs collided on the gridiron.

At the end of 1995 season when Pacific dropped its football program the Bulldogs won the 25 game series 17-8.

Sacramento State and Pacific first met in 1973 in Stockton, CA. Due to the 2 campuses close proximity, within 51 miles, and just under an hour drive straight on I-5, bragging rights for the best team in the San Joaquin Valley were at stake when these 2 football programs collided on the gridiron.

At the end of 1995 season when Pacific dropped its football program the Tigers led the 20-year series 7-2.

• Pop Warner Trophy

The Glenn "Pop" Warner Memorial Trophy was awarded annually by the Palo Club to the most valuable senior player on the West Coast. It was awarded from 1949 to 2004.{{rp|113}}{{cite web|author=Pac-12 Conference Mar 3, 2005 |url=http://pac-12.com/Sports/VolleyballW/Article/tabid/261/Article/58017/jj-arrington-wins-pop-warner-award.aspx |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130130223555/http://pac-12.com/Sports/VolleyballW/Article/tabid/261/Article/58017/jj-arrington-wins-pop-warner-award.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 30, 2013 |title=J.J. Arrington Wins Pop Warner Award |publisher=Pac-12 |date=2005-03-03 |access-date=2017-06-02}}{{cite web| url=https://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=MT19550126.2.74&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-------- | title=Shaw receives Warner Trophy | work=Madera Tribune | date=26 January 1955 | access-date=2022-12-01}} Notably, all but 5 recipients played for Pac-8/Pac-10 institutions. The award is distinguished from the unaffiliated W. J. Voit Memorial Trophy, presented annually from 1951 to 1978 to the top player on the Pacific Coast regardless of class-year.

• Eddie LeBaron, was the inaugural Pop Warner Memorial Trophy recipient in 1949.

• National Football Foundation Gold Medal

The National Football Foundation recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding support for promoting the game of amateur football. The NFF Gold Medal is the highest award offered by the National Football Foundation.

• AFCA Coach of the Year

• Football Writers Association of America Coach of the Year

• Corbett Award

This honor is awarded annually by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). It is presented "to the collegiate administrator who has most typified Corbett's devotion to intercollegiate athletics and worked unceasingly for its betterment."

• National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete Award

{{Also|List of NCAA football retired numbers}}

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• Pete Carroll
• Hue Jackson
• Walt Harris
• Ron Turner
• Greg Robinson
• Jon Gruden
• Ed Donatell
• Dante Scarnecchia
• Bruce Coslet
• Greg Seamon
• Brad Seely
• John Fassel
• Chester Caddas
• Bob Lee
• Jack Myers
• Tom Flores
• Michael Meriwether
• Nick Holt
• Eddie LeBaron
• Don Campora
• Bob Cope
• Eddie Macon
• Amos Alonzo Stagg
• Wayne Hardin
• Dick Bass
• Willard Harrell
• Troy Kopp
• Willie Hector
• John Nisby
• Wayne Hawkins

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• [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/pacific/index.html Year-by-year record] at Sportsreference.com
• [http://uopfootball.org/ Stripes of the Tiger] (documentary film website)

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