He was a part of Buck Shaw's 1960 NFL Championship season.
It was the Earthquakes only loss at Buck Shaw all season.
The football team had been coached by Buck Shaw during its first two seasons.
In 1958, Van Brocklin joined the Philadelphia Eagles under famed head coach, Buck Shaw.
Buck Shaw opened its gates for the first time on September 22, 1962 when it hosted a football game between UC Davis and Santa Clara.
Buck Shaw is the current location of the commencement ceremonies for the university.
They are coach Chris Ault, running back Frank Hawkins (1977-80), and former coach Buck Shaw.
All-American tackle Buck Shaw kicked the extra point, but Iowa still led, 10-7.
Soon after the Championship Game against Green Bay, 61-year-old Buck Shaw retires as Head Coach of the Eagles.
Van Brocklin was angry that the Eagles had not named him head coach, which he said they had promised following the retirement of Buck Shaw.