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Original November 1949 California Monthly, the alumni publication of the University of California, Berkeley — Volume LXV, No. 3.Excellent vintage UC Berkeley / California Golden Bears football collectible featuring a dramatic Cal–Stanford Big Game football cover titled “Memories of Yesteryear III – Early Big Game,” with artwork by Lowell Hecking.This issue was published immediately before the 1949 Big Game and includes the feature “The Big Game – Will Cal Make It Three in a Row?” by Norrie West ’41, along with a large illustrated two-page football spread.Other contents include:* Early Big Game history
* “Rediscovering the Pacific”
* University and alumni news
* Homecoming coverage
* Vintage University of California advertising
* Full-page official University of California class ring advertisement on the rear coverThe historical timing is particularly interesting: California entered the November 19, 1949 Big Game ranked No. 3 and defeated No. 12 Stanford 33–14, completing a 10–0 regular season before appearing in the Rose Bowl. Condition: Good to Very Good vintage condition overall. Front cover retains strong color and presents very well. Light age-related edge/corner wear, handling wear and page toning are present, with some minor staining/spotting visible. Original mailing/address stamp remains on the rear cover. Please review all photos closely for exact condition.A strong collectible for Cal Bears, Stanford, UC Berkeley, vintage college football, Big Game and California sports history collectors.
