Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Paul 'Bear' Bryant

  Paul  William Bryant was born on September 11, 1913. He was a legendary Alabama head coach. Before he arrived at Alabama he coached at the university of Maryland, the university of Kentucky, and Texas A&M university. He took over the Alabama football team in 1958. He coached at Alabama for 25 years, he had 6 national winning titles. His all- time record as a head coach was 323-85-17.  He was an American college football player. Paul also served the US Navy. He had two kids , it was one daughter and one son. Paul hold the record for the most wins as head coach in collegiate football history, he had 323 wins. Paul was known for his trademark black and white houndsooth or gingham hat. Paul decided to retire after the 1982 season.  Passing four weeks after making his comment , he had checked in the hospital of Tuscaloosa after experiencing chest pain. A day later he died after suffering a massive heart attack. He died on January 26,1983. 

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