The 1966 California Golden Bears football team was an

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team that represented the

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in the

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(AAWU) during the

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. In their third year under head coach

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, the Golden Bears compiled a 3–7 record (2–3 in AAWU, fifth), and were outscored 197 to 131. The team's statistical leaders included Barry Bronk with 965 passing yards, Rick Bennett with 319 rushing yards, and Jerry Bradley with 473 receiving yards.

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Game program: California vs. Washington State at Spokane
– September 17, 1966

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