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The San Francisco Dons is the nickname of the athletic teams at the University of San Francisco (USF). The Dons compete in NCAA Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as members of the West Coast Conference (WCC), of which USF is a charter member.
In 2001, as a tribute for playing a total of 17 seasons and 189 home games at Kezar Stadium, the city of San Francisco renamed the stadium's field in honor of St. Clair. He was a 5× Pro Bowl (1956, 1958–1961), elected to the NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame and the San Francisco 49ers retired his No. 79.
In 1951, future Pro Football Hall of Famers Gino Marchetti, Bob St. Clair and Ollie Matson powered the University of San Francisco Dons to a 9–0 record. As one of the nation's top teams, USF seemed assured of their first-ever bowl bid and a payout that would save their cash-strapped program.
The 1954–55 San Francisco Dons men's basketball team represented the University of San Francisco in NCAA competition in the 1954–55 season. The Dons, a member of the California Basketball Association (now known as the West Coast Conference ), finished the season ranked #1 in the nation.
San Francisco won two straight NCAA titles behind a punishing defense led by Bill Russell, who turned shot blocking into an art form. He was also better scorer than history gives him credit for, averaging more than 20 points in both championship seasons.
The 1951 San Francisco Dons football team was an American football team that represented the University of San Francisco as an independent during the 1951 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach Joe Kuharich , the Dons compiled a 9–0 record, outscored opponents by a total of 338 to 86, and were ranked No. 14 in the ...
San Francisco, California: Dec 19, 1981 * Iona: W 88–81 7–0: War Memorial Gymnasium San Francisco, California: Dec 22, 1981 * New Orleans: W 86–83 8–0: War Memorial Gymnasium San Francisco, California: Dec 23, 1981 * Colgate: W 65–62 9–0: War Memorial Gymnasium San Francisco, California: Dec 27, 1981 * vs. Bradley: W 87–82 10–0 ...
Three Dons have been selected in the first round of the MLB draft. Aaron Poreda was drafted by the Chicago White Sox 2007 Major League Baseball Draft after having a conference best ERA of 2.49 in 2006. [3] [4] [5] Kyle Zimmer became the second Don to be a first round MLB draft selection in 2012, with Tyler Beede became the third in 2014.