Alabama Crimson Tide Gridiron Traditions and History
The State of Alabama is the successful football program of the University of Alabama. The team has made the students, faculty, alums, and fans proud to support them at home and away games.
The University of Alabama's gridiron dynasty began in 1892, sparked by a law student named William G. Little. Returning from prep school in Massachusetts, Little brought his love for football and introduced it to fellow students. That year, Alabama formed its first team, led by Little as captain and E.B. Beaumont as coach. Though their inaugural season was winless, the seeds were sown for a program that would rise to become one of the most dominant in college football history.
'Bama has an excellent tradition of quality pigskin play and is a perennial contender for their respective conference title and sometimes even the National Championship.
On the following pages, we will cover:
-The Program's Origin
-The Biggest Games in School History
-The Program's Top Players
-The Program's Most Significant Coaches
-The Program's Logo and Mascot History
-The Teamm's Helmet Designs Over Time
-and so much more
Roll with the Tide's Gridiron history on this page!
The University of Alabama's gridiron dynasty began in 1892, sparked by a law student named William G. Little. Returning from prep school in Massachusetts, Little brought his love for football and introduced it to fellow students. That year, Alabama formed its first team, led by Little as captain and E.B. Beaumont as coach. Though their inaugural season was winless, the seeds were sown for a program that would rise to become one of the most dominant in college football history.
'Bama has an excellent tradition of quality pigskin play and is a perennial contender for their respective conference title and sometimes even the National Championship.
On the following pages, we will cover:
-The Program's Origin
-The Biggest Games in School History
-The Program's Top Players
-The Program's Most Significant Coaches
-The Program's Logo and Mascot History
-The Teamm's Helmet Designs Over Time
-and so much more
Roll with the Tide's Gridiron history on this page!
