The 1936 Gonzaga Bulldogs football team was an

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team that represented

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during the

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. In their sixth year under head coach

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, the Bulldogs compiled a 5–3 record and outscored all opponents by a total of 98 to 73. Fullback George Karamatic led the team's offense and received first-team honors from both the

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and

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on the 1936 All-Pacific Coast football team. Karamatic later played in the

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for the

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Gonzaga Bulldogs football The Gonzaga Bulldogs football team represented Gonzaga University of Spokane, Washington, in the sport of college football. Gonzaga last fielded a varsity football team in 1941. From 1892 to 1941, Gonzaga went with one bowl appearance, in ...