1. Robert Alden "Titch" Titchenal was an American football player and coach.
20 Facts About Bob Titchenal
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Bob Titchenal played college football at San Jose State University from 1937 to 1939 and was captain of the school's undefeated 1939 team.
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Bob Titchenal played professional football for five seasons as a center and end for the Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Dons.
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Bob Titchenal coached football from 1948 to 1964, including stints as head coach at the University of New Mexico and San Jose State.
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Bob Titchenal was born in 1917 in Ventura, California, and attended Herbert Hoover High School in Glendale, California.
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Bob Titchenal began his college career at Glendale Junior College and then enrolled at San Jose State University where he played center for the football team.
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Bob Titchenal played professional football for the Washington Redskins as a center in 1940 and at end in 1941 and 1942.
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Bob Titchenal joined the United States Navy after the 1942 season and was the captain and starting left end for the Lakehurst Naval Air Station football team in 1943.
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Bob Titchenal served as a swimming instructor for Navy recruits.
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In July 1947, Bob Titchenal signed with the 1947 Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference.
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In Los Angeles, Bob Titchenal was reunited with his college coach Dudley DeGroot who was by then head coach of the Dons.
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Bob Titchenal appeared in 14 games, two as a starter, for the Dons.
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In five seasons of professional football, Bob Titchenal appeared in 60 games, 27 as a starter, and caught 15 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns.
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Bob Titchenal served as an assistant coach at West Virginia for the 1948 and 1949 seasons.
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Bob Titchenal served in that position during the 1950 and 1951 seasons.
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In March 1953, Bob Titchenal was hired as the head football coach at the University of New Mexico.
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Bob Titchenal was selected as the Skyline Conference Coach of the Year in 1953.
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In November 1956, Bob Titchenal was hired as the head football coach at San Jose State University.
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Bob Titchenal resigned as San Jose's football coach in January 1965 amid criticism from alumni and students over the team's record.
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Bob Titchenal retired from the school in 1987 at age 69.