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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.
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.
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.
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...
Paul "Bear" Bryant played football for his high school in Fordyce, Arkansas, and for the University of Alabama. He acquired the nickname "Bear" because as a teenager in Fordyce, he wrestled a circus bear.
Aug 15, 2019 · 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.
As the long-time coach of the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide, Paul “Bear” Bryant led the team to six national championships, 24 bowl games, 13 conference titles, and three undefeated seasons. He is widely considered the greatest college football coach of all time.
Sep 11, 2018 · Paul "Bear" Bryant led Alabama's Crimson Tide football team to six national championships, and six of his Alabama teams were ranked number one. "He wasn't just a coach," former USC coach John...
Sep 7, 2023 · We break down why Bear Bryant was a trailblazer in college football for SB Nation’s Game Changer series.
