Dave Chaney

An all-league linebacker and running back for King City High School, Chaney’s greatest game came as a San Jose State linebacker on November 13, 1971 against Stanford. Chaney racked up 17 unassisted tackles, two fumble recoveries, an interception and a crucial sack to help SJSU to a 13-12 win against then #10 Stanford. SJSU Coach Dewey King called it the biggest win in school history. In 1971, Chaney was named to the Playboy, UPI and AP All-American team and co-captained the West in the East-West Shrine game. He was named to the SJSU Hall of Fame in 1983. His #52 jersey was retired by the university in 1971.