Background
Schmalenberger was born in 1925 in Oakland, California, where he first grew to love athletics while enrolled in an after-school sports program
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Herb Schmalenberger
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He studied briefly at Washington State and Willamette University before enlisting in the United States. Navy during World World War II, where he served as a submarine radioman for three years.
Career
He served as head coach of football for the Aggies in 1958 and again from 1964 to 1969, men"s swimming from 1957 to 1962 and men"s basketball for the 1957-1958 season. He was interim athletics director in 1972 and 1988. After graduating from college, Schmalenberger taught high school physical education and history for five years before coming to University of California Davis in 1956 as assistant football coach and physical education instructor.
He coached the Aggies to a 7-2 record and a share of the Far Western Conference title.
During his 25 years at University of California Davis, Schmalenberger served as vice chairman of the physical education department and supervisor in the teaching credential program He also taught physical education activity and methods courses.
He advised over 200 physical education major students during his tenure at University of California Davis. In his final season as head football coach, three of his players were drafted by the National Football League.
He retired from the university in 1991.
Schmalenberger was active in promoting youth sports, establishing a summer sports program for local children and leading workshops for coaches throughout Northern California. He also served on the advisory commission for the Davis Recreation Department.
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June 27, 2006 (aged 81)