Former football coach Bob Mattos dies at 68
Bob Mattos, left, holds a football in the Broad Fieldhouse after Gary Quattrin’s hall of fame induction. Mattos died on Sunday at the age of 68.:File Photo
March 14, 2010
Former Sacramento State football coach Bob Mattos died from the effects of brain cancer at the age of 68 today at his home in Rancho Murieta.
Mattos had an 84-73-2 record as Hornet head coach from 1978-1992. The 1988 season proved to be most memorable, as the team earned a spot in the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Hornets lost to North Dakota State in the semifinals.
The university has set up a memorial fund in Mattos’ name. Donations can be sent to the following address:
The Bob Mattos Fundc/o Marshall Sperbeck, head football coach, Sacramento State University6000 J StreetSacramento, Calif. 95819
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