The San Jose Apaches were a professional American football team based in San Jose, California. The Apaches were formed as a semi-professional team in 1962 and were members of the Northern California Semi-Pro Football League[1] and Pacific Football League (sometimes known as the Pacific Coast Football League). In 1967 the Apaches and other members of the Pacific league joined the Continental Football League as the new Pacific Division.[2] Their head coach and general manager for the 1967 season was future Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Walsh. Walsh led the Apaches to 2nd place in the Pacific Division.

San Jose Apaches
Founded1962
Folded1968
LeagueNorthern California Semi-Pro Football League
Pacific Football League
Continental Football League
Based inSan Jose, California
ArenaSpartan Stadium
Championshipsnone
Division titlesnone

Prior to the start of the 1968 COFL season the Apaches ceased all football operations.

Season-by-season

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Year League W L T Finish Coach Notes
San Jose Apaches 1965 NCL 9 1 0 t-1st, Northern California League Beat Redwood City 7–6 in the NCL Championship game
1966 NPFL 12 0 0 1st, Northern California League Lost to 13–48 to Seattle Ramblers in the Pacific Coast Championship Game
1967 COFL 8 4 0 2nd, Pacific Division Bill Walsh

References

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  1. ^ "Eureka Semi-Pro Team to Play in Newly Formed Loop". Humboldt Standard. April 10, 1963.
  2. ^ "Continental Grid League Reports Teams in West". Redlands Daily Facts. UPI. March 6, 1967.