Jackie Jensen

Bio

Jack Jensen, California's "Golden Boy," had a long list of big plays. In 1946 - 56-yard punt return against Wisconsin, 56-yard run against Washington State; 47-yard touchdown pass thrown against Oregon; touchdown pass receptions of 56 yards against Washington, 29 against UCLA. In 1947 - 64 yard run against Navy; throwing a pass which resulted in an 80-yard gain against Stanford. In 1948 - runs of 62 and 61 yards against Santa Clara, 67 against Northwestern; a 67-yard punt against Stanford. He also intercepted seven passes in 1947. He was a consensus All-America and placed fourth in the Heisman voting. Jensen pitched and played outfield for the baseball team. In 1947, Cal won the first NCAA baseball tournament. Jensen out-pitched Bobby Layne of Texas in the regional final and helped Cal win the championship game over Yale, whose lineup included George Bush. After his junior year at Cal, he signed for pro baseball. He played 11 years in the majors and was Most Valuable Player in the American League with the Boston Red Sox in 1958

Career Highlights

• 1948 All-West Coast
• 1948 Consensus All-America
• 1948 Heisman - Fourth