| Year: | 1982 |
| Team: | California Golden Bears |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Short Conf: | Pac-10 |
| Record: | 7–4 |
| Conf Record: | 4–4 |
| Head Coach: | Joe Kapp |
| Hc Year: | 1st |
| Stadium: | California Memorial Stadium |
The 1982 California Golden Bears football team represented the University of California, Berkeley during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season.[1] [2] 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.
Not listed: Mariet Ford, Richard Rodgers
See main article: The Play (American football).
See also: 1982 Stanford Cardinal football team.
See main article: 1983 NFL draft.
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL club |
| Harvey Salem | Tackle | 2 | 30 | Houston Oilers) |
| Reggie Camp | Defensive end | 3 | 68 | Cleveland Browns |
| Wes Howell | Tight end | 4 | 105 | New York Jets |
| Tim Lucas | Linebacker | 10 | 269 | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Running back | 12 | 335 | New York Giants | |