1937 California Golden Bears football team
The 1937 California Golden Bears football team, nicknamed the "Thunder Team", represented the University of California, Berkeley in the 1937 college football season. They were led by third-year head coach Stub Allison. The Bears compiled a 10–0–1 record, outscored their opponents 214–33, and recorded seven defensive shutouts. The Bears where invited to play in the 1938 Rose Bowl where they defeated Alabama.
Future member of the College Football Hall of Fame, halfback Vic Bottari, scored the two touchdowns in Cal's Rose Bowl win over Alabama.Schedule
The following players were claimed in the 1938 NFL Draft.
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL Club |
| Sam Chapman | Back | 3 | 24 | Washington Redskins |
| John Meek | Back | 4 | 27 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Bob Herwig | Center | 4 | 30 | Chicago Cardinals |
| Perry Schwartz | End | 6 | 43 | Brooklyn Dodgers |
