By Leslie M. Mitchell, ’81 I am incredibly excited about a new film called “Mr. Irrelevant,” set for release by Paramount in December 2026. The film is about the life of extraordinary California Golden Bear John Tuggle, Class of 1983, and stars David Corenswet. Before you go to see that film, or for that matterContinue reading “John Tuggle: Cal’s Extraordinary “Mr. Irrelevant””
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Pappy Waldorf: Cal’s Most Beloved Football Coach
Lynn O. “Pappy” Waldorf was the most beloved football coach in Cal history: beloved by his players, by the fans, and even by the Bears’ opponents. He was a great coach. A career record of 157-89-19, and a 67-32-4 record at California, are evidence of this. So are three straight Rose Bowl appearances and back-to-backContinue reading “Pappy Waldorf: Cal’s Most Beloved Football Coach”
Andy Smith: Cal Football’s Greatest Coach
Andy Smith’s accomplishments at Cal are, quite simply, beyond compare. In 10 seasons at California, he compiled a 74-16-7 record, won five Pacific Coast Conference championships and four consecutive national championships, and took the Bears to two Rose Bowls. He also led Cal to an astonishing five straight undefeated seasons. In the Wonder-filled 1920 season,Continue reading “Andy Smith: Cal Football’s Greatest Coach”
