Bob Breitbard
Biographical details
Born(1919-04-28)April 28, 1919
San Diego, California, U.S.
DiedMay 17, 2010(2010-05-17) (aged 91)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1938–1940San Diego State University
Position(s)Center
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1945San Diego State University
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1967–1972San Diego Rockets (owner)
Head coaching record
Overall2–5

Robert Breitbard (April 28, 1919 – May 17, 2010) was an American football coach and professional sports owner.[1] He served as the head football coach at San Diego State University in 1945.[2] A member of the Greater San Diego Sports Council, Breitbard was instrumental in the construction of the San Diego Sports Arena.[3] He was the first principal owner of the San Diego Rockets franchise of the National Basketball Association, which he owned from 1967 to 1972.[4] He also owned the San Diego Gulls of the Western Hockey League.[5]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
San Diego State Aztecs (California Collegiate Athletic Association) (1945)
1945 San Diego State University 2–5 1–0
San Diego State University: 2–5 1–0
Total: 2–5

References

  1. ^ "Visionary Sportsman Bob Breitbard Dies". sandiegouniontribune.com. May 17, 2010. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  2. ^ "Bob Breitbard Owner, Boster for Sports in San Diego Dead at 91". boston.com. May 21, 2010. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "Bob Breitbard". So Cal Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  4. ^ "Ex-Rockets owner Breitbard dies". ESPN. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
  5. ^ "Bob Breitbard". San Diego State Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
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