Apr 22, 2023 · True Tide diehards have read up on the incredible history of Bryant-Denny Stadium, they know about The Thin Red Line and how the 1900s Alabama football team was simply called the "Crimson White" after the school colors.

Jun 10, 2016 · Strupper and other writers continued to refer to the Alabama linemen as "Red Elephants," the color referring to the crimson jerseys. The 1930 team posted an overall 10-0 record. It shut out eight opponents and allowed only 13 points all season while scoring 217.

Big Al is the costumed elephant mascot of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. On October 8, 1930, a sportswriter for the Atlanta Journal, Everett Strupper, wrote about the previous weekend's Alabama - Ole Miss football game.

Sep 12, 2014 · Big Al, Alabama's elephant mascot, has roamed the sidelines for more than 30 years. But the history of the Crimson Tide's mascot began decades earlier at an Alabama-Ole Miss football game.

Sep 14, 2024 · The Alabama Crimson Tide boasts one of the most unique mascots in college football — an elephant named “Big Al.” While Alabama is celebrated for its athletic success, with 16 national championships spanning almost a century, …

Oct 23, 2012 · Bryant was Alabama's football coach and athletic director, not to mention a legendary figure that Crimson Tide fans would never cross. When Bryant shot down the elephant mascot idea, that was...

Big Al, the beloved elephant mascot of Alabama, has been a staple on the sidelines for over 30 years. However, the story behind this iconic figure stretches back even further, to an Alabama-Ole...

Mar 22, 2024 · Alabama's mascot, the elephant, has been a symbol of pride and tradition for the University of Alabama. The story behind this unique choice of mascot is steeped in history and tradition, with several factors contributing to its adoption.

Sep 1, 2018 · Why is Alabama's mascot "Big Al" an elephant, you ask? Well, the story goes all the way back to the 1930 National Championship team. Here's the story from Alabama's official website,...

Sep 11, 2024 · Big Al, the University of Alabama’s esteemed elephant mascot, is an engaging and charismatic presence known for his soft grey fur costume, prominent floppy ears, elongated trunk, and playful...