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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 2–5 1–0
San Diego State: 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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