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Mar 27, 2023 · Paul “Bear” Bryant Paul “Bear” Bryant (1913-1983) is considered the world’s greatest college football coach and remains one of the most successful coaches in history. His ability to connect with and motivate players created winning programs at several schools.
Jan 26, 2023 · Jan. 26, 1983 – Bryant passes away at Druid City Hospital after suffering a heart attack. He was 69. The Alabama football coaching legend died Jan. 26, 1983, just 28 days after coaching his last...
Jan 27, 1983 · Bear Bryant died of a heart attack yesterday in Tuscaloosa, Ala., only 37 days after he had retired as head football coach at the University of Alabama with the most victories in college...
While Bryant's 323 major-college victories have been eclipsed by Penn State's Joe Paterno and Florida State's Bobby Bowden, Bryant left a legacy that encompassed more than 37 winning seasons ...
Aug 15, 2019 · ESPN. In Alabama, a statue of Paul W. "Bear" Bryant lords over the stadium that bears his name as his legend has taken root and grown in college football culture.
Induction. 1986. Position: Coach. Years: Maryland (1945), Kentucky (1946-53), Texas A&M (1954-57), Alabama (1958-82) Place of Birth: Moro Bottom, AR. Date of Birth: Sep 11, 1913. Place of Death: Tuscaloosa, AL. Date of Death: Jan 26, 1983. Paul "Bear" Bryant played football for his high school in Fordyce, Arkansas, and for the University of ...
Sep 7, 2023 · We break down why Bear Bryant was a trailblazer in college football for SB Nation’s Game Changer series. By Erik Evans Sep 7, 2023, 7:20am CDT. 26 Comments / 26 New. Nick Saban will go down in ...
