| | | First QB I remember was YA Tittle, and the coach was Frankie Albert. Dad took us to the Big Game between
Kapp and Brodie.
AI Overview
The 1956 Big Game, played on November 24 in Berkeley, saw the
2-7-1 California Golden Bears pull off a major 20–18 upset against the 4-6 Stanford Indians. Despite being 14-point underdogs, Cal rallied behind sophomore quarterback Joe Kapp and the announcement of coach Pappy Waldorf's retirement to defeat Stanford's standout passer, John Brodie.
Key Details of the 1956 Big Game:
- Result: California 20, Stanford 18.
- Significance: It was the final game for legendary Cal coach Pappy Waldorf, and his players carried him off the field in victory.
- Key Performers: Cal sophomore quarterback Joe Kapp rushed for 106 yards and led the offense, while Stanford was led by All-American quarterback John Brodie.
- Game Context: The win snapped a losing streak for the Bears, providing a dramatic end to a challenging season.
The game is remembered as one of the major upsets in the history of the rivalry |
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