Conference Pacific-10 Conference Head coach Joe Kapp (1st year) | 1982 record 7–4 (4–4 Pac-10) | |
Home stadium California Memorial Stadium
(Capacity: 75,662) | ||
The 1982 California Golden Bears football team represented the University of California, Berkeley during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. For the Golden Bears this season is historically known for its last game - the 85th Big Game against Stanford on November 20, 1982. Specifically - The Play. A last-second kickoff return on which Cal was able to score a touchdown to win the game. Because of the context of the rivalry, the timing of the play and the unusual multi-lateral way that it occurred, it is recognized as one of the most memorable plays in college football history and among the most memorable in American sports.
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