Sal Aunese

Sal Aunese
No. 8
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born:(1968-05-08)May 8, 1968
Oceanside, California, U.S.
Died:September 23, 1989(1989-09-23) (aged 21)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.[1][2]
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Career history
Bowl gamesFreedom Bowl (Dec. 1988)
High schoolVista (Vista, California)
Career highlights and awards
  • Big 8 Newcomer of the Year (1987)

Siasau "Sal" Aunese (May 8, 1968 – September 23, 1989) was a college football player who played for the University of Colorado. Aunese was from Oceanside, California in San Diego County and was of Samoan descent.[3] He died at age 21 from stomach cancer.[4][1]

  1. ^ a b "Colorado mourns quarterback's death". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. September 25, 1989. p. 2B.
  2. ^ "2,000 bid farewell to Aunese". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. September 26, 1989. p. 6D.
  3. ^ ESPN OTL: Full Circle
  4. ^ Remembering Sal Aunese: Friends Pay Tribute to Aunese