Pacific Tigers football

Conference affiliations

• 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

Stagg Memorial Stadium

Previously known as "Pacific Memorial Stadium", it was a 28,000-seat outdoor stadium located on the campus of the University of the Pacific in Stockton. Constructed in 1950 for football, it was the home venue for the Pacific Tigers football team, and later hosted women's soccer; it was closed in 2012 and demolished two years later.^[15][16]

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.

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.^[17]

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."^[18]

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.^[19] 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.^[20] 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.^[21]

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

Fresno State

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

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.

Retired numbers

Dick Bass and Eddie LeBaron, two of the players whose numbers were retired by Pacific

College Football Hall of Fame

Pro Football Hall of Fame

All-Americans