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Paul William "Bear" Bryant (September 11, 1913 – January 26, 1983) was an American college football player and coach. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest college football coaches of all time, and best known as the head coach of the University of Alabama football team from 1958 to 1982.
Bear Bryant (born September 11, 1913, Kingsland, Arkansas, U.S.—died January 26, 1983, Tuscaloosa, Alabama) was an American college football coach who set a record (later broken) for more games won than any other collegiate coach, with the majority of the victories coming during his tenure (1958–82) at the University of Alabama.
Apr 2, 2014 · Paul William "Bear" Bryant was born on September 11, 1913, in the community of Moro Bottom, outside Fordyce, Arkansas. The 11th of William Monroe and Dora Ida Kilgore Bryant's 12 children, he...
After breaking the record for career victories by a college football head coach, Paul (Bear) Bryant called himself a tired old man who never got tired of football.
1933 – In the first year of the Southeastern Conference, Bryant helps the Crimson Tide to the initial SEC Championship. 1934 – Paul Bryant becomes known in football folklore as the ‘other end’ to Don Hutson as Alabama goes 10-0 and beats Stanford 29-13 in the Rose Bowl.
Mar 27, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Paul "Bear" Bryant, the legendary college football coach who led the University of Alabama to six national championships. Find out how he got his nickname, his coaching stops, his achievements, and his controversies.
Jan 26, 2023 · Learn about the timeline of Paul William "Bear" Bryant, who coached Alabama to six national championships and died 40 years ago. See his achievements, challenges, and legacy as a player, assistant, and head coach.
