The 1946 UCLA Bruins football team was an

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team that represented the

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during the

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. In their second year under head coach Bert LaBrucherie, the Bruins compiled a 10–1 record (7–0 conference) and finished in first place in the Pacific Coast Conference. After completing the regular season with an undefeated record, they lost to

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in the 1947 Rose Bowl. The Bruins ranked fourth nationally in total offense, averaging 377.9 yards per game. They also ranked fifth nationally in rushing defense with an average 259.8 yards per game. Ten UCLA players were selected by the

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(AP) or

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(UP) on the 1946 All-Pacific Coast football team: quarterback

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(AP-1, UP-1); end Burr Baldwin (AP-1, UP-1); tackle Don Malmberg (AP-1, UP-1); center/linebacker Don Paul (AP-1, UP-1); backs Jerry Shipkey (AP-2, UP-3),

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(AP-3, UP-2), and Ernie Johnson (AP-3); tackle Bill Chambers (AP-2, UP-2); guard Mike Dimitro (AP-2, UP-3); and end

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(AP-3, UP-2).

Schedule

After the season

The 1947 NFL Draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Bruins were selected.

References

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