We present them here for purely educational purposes. [52][53], The Crimson Tide closed the game with a six-yard Terry Davis touchdown run in the third and a 10-yard Butch Hobson touchdown run in the fourth for the 313 Alabama win. They enter this season as the defending AAC champions. And then we watched Coach Bryants (television) show that aired on Sunday afternoons. [63], Template:Southeastern Conference football champions. [35][36] Tennessee responded in the fourth with a nine-yard Watson touchdown run that cut the Alabama lead to 2215. Do you have a sports website? [29][30], Alabama closed the game with a pair of touchdowns in each of the final two quarters and won 420. Remembering Alabama's 1971 Win Over Auburn By Kirk McNair Nov 24, 2017 10 Johnny Musso was in the hallway outside the Alabama training room testing a sore toe. [17], After their victory over USC, Alabama moved into the No. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Southern Miss to 1221. [64] After Randy Billingsley gave Alabama an early 70 lead with his nine-yard touchdown run, Navy responded with a trick play that saw Jim O'Brien throw a 33-yard touchdown pass to John Brodhead. Of the 22 players who started on offense and defense in Alabamas season-opener vs. Miami last Saturday, 20 were African-American. I looked forward to being recruited by most of the major colleges in America. Roster & Players. In 1971, Alabama had just one other Black player on its team (John Mitchell, who helped the Tide win at USC in the return matchup of the home-and-home), and it wasn't until 1977 that Alabama had . Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Alabama unveiled the wishbone offense on unsuspecting USC that Friday night, building an early lead before holding on for a 17-10 victory. (Photo courtesy of the Paul W. Bryant Museum). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 1 versus No. [8][9] In spring 1971, Alabama assistants Mal Moore and Jimmy Sharpe traveled to Austin where they saw first hand how the wishbone operated during Texas' final week of spring practice. [56], In what was a No. I dont think there were very many Black athletes playing in the South. In the fourth, Bob McKinney scored on a 55-yard punt return and Johnny Sharpless scored on an 11-yard touchdown run. Fifty years ago, on Sept. 10, 1971, Paul Bear Bryants Crimson Tide traveled to the West Coast to meet heavily favored Southern Cal at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. They are: (1) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), (2) the Associated Press (AP),[1] (3) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), (4) the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA), and (5) the United Press International (UPI). [57] In what was the first AlabamaAuburn game that featured two undefeated teams, the Crimson Tide defeated their rival 317 and captured the outright SEC championship for the 1971 season. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his 24th year, and played their home games at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. After their victory over Mississippi State, Alabama retained their No. University of Alabama Athletics. Others would say he was the best quarterback at Legion Field in that Alabama-Auburn game. [68] Alabama then rallied for the 2322 victory behind a pair of Bob Holmes touchdown runs and a pair of Ralph Stokes two-point conversions in the fourth quarter. [9] The wishbone was derived from the Split-T offense run at Oklahoma under Bud Wilkinson. Alabama: 1971: Scott Hunter: QB: Alabama: 1971: Mike Fanucci: DL: Arizona State: 1971: J.D . 1971 Alabama Crimson Tide Stats Previous Year Next Year Record: 11-1 (3rd of 128) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 4th in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC Conference Record: 7-0 Coach: Bear Bryant (11-1) Points For: 368 Points/G: 30.7 (11th of 128) Points Against: 122 More Team Info Alabama School History 1971 Alabama Statistics Schedule & Results [11] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Southern Cal to 31. 1 Nebraska 386 to close the season in the Orange Bowl. It was the Crimson Tide's 77th overall and 38th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Or write about sports? Mitchell was elected as a team captain in 1972, an honor Jackson repeated the following season. Although several African American students competed during spring practice in 1967, Wilbur Jackson became the first African American awarded a scholarship to play for Alabama, and he competed as a member of the freshman squad in 1970 and played for the varsity team in 1971. (Sound familiar?). With both teams ranked in the top five, Alabama defeated Auburn 317 and captured the outright SEC football championship. Alabama won, 31-7. [67] Tennessee further extended their lead to 297 with a pair of touchdown runs from John Sapp and one from Kent Fullington in the third quarter. The 1971 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season . [29] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Ole Miss to 2252. However, the Crimson Tide closed the game with a 39-yard Bill Davis field goal and five-yard Johnny Musso touchdown run for the 3215 victory. [11][12] The victory was also the 200th career win for Alabama head coach Bear Bryant. The Tide and Tigers were approaching the final regular season game, and for the first time in history both were undefeated. In the fourth, Bob McKinney scored on a 55-yard punt return and Johnny Sharpless scored on an 11-yard touchdown run. The 1972 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Bama completed 10 of 12 passes for 122 yards, while AU was 15-28 for 152 yards, but with two interceptions. Their lead was then stretched to 130 at halftime behind field goals of 33-yards by Bill Davis and 26-yards by Greg Gantt. 2 matchup for the national championship, Alabama was dominated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers 386 in the Orange Bowl. The 1971 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The official 1971 Football schedule for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. "Bryant's 100th birthday: The wishbone September 10, 2013". Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [67] The Vols tied the game 77 early in the second quarter on a 35-yard Condredge Holloway touchdown pass to John Yarbrough. A 27-yard Bill Davis field goal in the second gave Alabama a 163 halftime lead. [8][9] In order to keep the change a secret, Bryant closed all of the Crimson Tide's practices closed from the public, screened the practice field from view with a canvas and hired security to keep people away. [33][34] Alabama then took a 156 halftime lead after a 27-yard Bill Davis field goal and six-yard Terry Davis touchdown run in the second quarter. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Baseball Baseball: . [34], After their victory at Vanderbilt, Alabama moved into the No. Alabama rebounded from the loss and defeated Virginia Tech and Florida in consecutive games that set up a top-twenty match-up against Ole Miss. [23], After their victory over Florida, Alabama moved into the No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Contents 1 Season 1.1 Schedule 2 Roster And those guys that were crying, they knew that., Alabama's team picture in 1970, the last all-white football team at the school. [68] (Photo courtesy of the Paul W. Bryant Museum). Date Opponent Location Result Recap Notes Stats Photos Video; 9/10/71: at Southern California: Los Angeles, Calif. W, 17-10: Season Stats | Roster | Superlatives. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Miami Dolphins. Stokes, center Sylvester Croom and defensive back Mike Washington joined the Crimson Tide as freshmen in 1971, and made their varsity debuts the following season. [37], With their over the Vols, Alabama retained their No. In the third quarter, Musso scored for Alabama first with his nine-yard run and Houston followed with a three-yard Gary Mullins touchdown pass to Riley Odoms; in the fourth Joe LaBue scored for the Crimson tide on a 10-yard run and Mullins threw a second, three-yard pass to Odoms that made the final score 3420. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [7] From the time Bryant arrived at Alabama through the 1970 season, the Crimson Tide ran a pro-style offense. Main Header. [33][34], Early in the third, the Crimson Tide extended their lead to 227 behind a 16-yard Terry Davis touchdown pass to Bailey. John Mitchell, a junior-college transfer who had signed with the Crimson Tide the previous winter, started the game at defensive end, while Wilbur Jackson, a sophomore halfback, watched from the bench. [44][45] The Bulldogs then made the halftime score 173 behind a 41-yard Glenn Ellis field goal at the end of the second. For the return engagement with the Trojans, Bryants team had two new elements, one a total secret, the other completely above-board, but no less historic. University of Alabama Athletics. 7/7 Alabama Defense Stifles Ole Miss in 84-62 Win Over the Rebels. He rose to the title of assistant head coach in 2007. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Ralph Stokes then a freshman halfback who had signed with Alabama a year after Jackson and a few months after Mitchell remembers listening on the radio, and later watching highlight shows to prove to himself that what he was hearing was real young Black men were actually playing for the Crimson Tide. All rights reserved. Musso was an unknown quality leading up to the game. Do you have a blog? Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [38][39] In the game, Musso had 132 yards rushing for Alabama and both Robert Newhouse and Tom Mozisek each had over 100 yards rushing for Houston with 182 and 105 respectively. Moments later after an Auburn punt, the Tide drove deep into Tigers territory, with Davis running 11 yards for the score. The seniors and juniors, those guys that had been there before, some of those guys were crying. [1][2] For the 1971 season, John Mitchell became the first African American to play on the varsity squad for the Crimson Tide during the regular season after he transferred from Eastern Arizona College.[3][4][5][6]. [67] Alabama took an early 70 lead after Duffy Boles scored on a one-yard run that was set up after the Baby Tide recovered a Tennessee fumble at their one-yard line. When John and Wilbur integrated Alabama, history was being made, said Pugh, an All-SEC tight end at Alabama and later head football coach at Alabama A&M. Ellis Beck then extended their lead to 210 with his one-yard touchdown run prior to halftime. The 2023 Tulane Green Wave football team will represent Tulane University in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season.The Green Wave are expected to be led by Willie Fritz in his eighth year as head coach. The 1971 squad was notable for a pair of firsts in Alabama football history. Over time, the coaching and the preparation of the athlete got better. [57][58] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Nebraska to 21.[59]. Find out more. Events . Nebraska's victory played a part in causing the SEC as a whole to integrate their teams [8] and that integration would help Alabama reinvorgate their team creating a new dynasty winning National Championships in the years to come. It was the Crimson Tide's 77th overall and 38th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. All rights reserved. [14][24][25] After Bill Davis gave the Crimson Tide a 60 with field goals of 25 and 42-yards, Ole Miss tied the game 66 with what was their only points of the game. Roll Tide Wire took on the difficult task of perusing rosters of Crimson Tide teams throughout history and finding the best players from each position. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. After a hard-fought win over Houston and victory over Mississippi State at Jackson, Alabama defeated LSU for their third win over a ranked team on the season. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Houston. Interestingly, many considered Sullivan to be only the second best player for Auburn. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Record: 10-3-1, 1st in AFC East Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Don Shula (10-3-1) Record: 11-1 (3rd of 128) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Lost Orange Bowl 38-6 versus Nebraska, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 6:51AM. [40][41] The Crimson Tide responded with a pair of Terry Davis touchdown passes to David Bailey from 10 and 25-yards that gave Alabama a 207 halftime lead. These players included: Prior to the 1972 NCAA University Division football season, NCAA rules prohibited freshmen from participating on the varsity team, and as such many schools fielded freshmen teams. [13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Southern Cal to 31. [33] Against the Commodores, the Alabama defense forced their second shutout of the season win this 420 victory at Dudley Field. Alabama countered with Musso and guard John Hannah on offense and ends Robin Parkhouse and John Mitchell on defense. 1970-71 Alabama Crimson Tide Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 10-16 (6-12, 8th in SEC MBB ) Coach: C.M. Or write about sports? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [20][21], The four touchdowns scored by Musso on the ground set a new school record for rushing touchdowns. Visit ESPN to view the Alabama Crimson Tide team roster for the current season Brandon Miller Named to the John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List Presented by Wendy's. Jan. 4. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his 14th year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. [9] Alabama later opened the season with an upset victory over USC that was credited to the surprise switch to the wishbone that caught the Trojans off-guard. Find out more. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Ellis Beck scored on a one-yard run and Terry Davis threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Jim Simmons in the third quarter. When Wilbur Jackson got that scholarship, along with Wendell Hudson in basketball the year before, that was a game-changer, said Newsome, a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end with the Cleveland Browns and for many years a decorated executive with the NFLs Baltimore Ravens. On Sept. 10, 1971, the Crimson Tide unleashed the wishbone offense on unsuspecting USC. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Florida to 115. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. [35][36] Alabama then took a 156 halftime lead after a 27-yard Bill Davis field goal and six-yard Terry Davis touchdown run in the second quarter. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Bear Bryant surprised the Trojans by unveiling the Wishbone set which. [53] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Miami to 92. 4 position in the AP Poll. When Alabama played for the national championship in 1992, 15 members of the regular starting line-up including 11 of 12 on the teams top-rated defense were Black. Season Stats | Roster | Superlatives . The only exceptions were slot receiver Slade Bolden, who is white, and linebacker Henry Too Too, who is of Polynesian ancestry. 1971 Alabama Crimson Tide Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 11-1 (3rd of 128) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 4th in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC Conference Record: 7-0 Coach: Bear Bryant (11-1) Points For: 368 Points/G: 30.7 (11th of 128) Points Against: 122 More Team Info Alabama School History 1971 Alabama Statistics Schedule & Results [65] After a scoreless first half, Auburn scored their only points on a 48-yard Mike Fuller touchdown reception in the third quarter. We present them here for purely educational purposes. At Knoxville, a 3613 loss to the Volunteers ended an eight-game winning streak for the Baby Tide. [54], As they entered their annual rivalry game against Auburn, Alabama moved into the No. Bryant was no less committed to integrating his program than he was to the wishbone, by all indications. (Photo courtesy of the Paul W. Bryant Museum). Football Roster Coaches Schedule Stats News Additional Links. 1971 also marked the first season the Crimson Tide utilized the wishbone offense that Alabama became noted for throughout the remainder of Bryant's tenure as head coach at Alabama. On homecoming in Tuscaloosa, Alabama defeated Hurricanes 313 at Denny Stadium. Ellis Beck scored on a one-yard run and Terry Davis threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Jim Simmons in the third quarter. In 1968, Texas head coach Darrell Royal and his offensive coordinator Emory Bellard introduced what would become known as the wishbone offense. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. They extended it further to 170 early in the second quarter on an eight-yard Musso touchdown run. 1971. But when I think of great Alabama wins, it was the drama of the 1971 game. [14][29][30] Johnny Musso gave the Crimson Tide a 70 lead with his 17-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. This was the first game that the wishbone was utilized by the Crimson Tide offense, and their victory was attributed in part to surprising the Trojans with its introduction. [65] In the game, the Tigers had seven turnovers and both teams missed several scoring opportunities.[65]. Bill Davis kicked a 41-yard field goal for a little breathing room, and then Alabama sewed it up with Musso scoring on runs of 12 and 8 yards. 4 position and LSU was in the No. His favorite target, Terry Beasley, was also an All-America. But the Tigers did get a passing touchdown on a halfback pass from Harry Unger to Beasley, and the Tide had only a 14-7 halftime lead. [55][56] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 19161. The #16 Alabama Crimson Tide traveled to Los Angeles, CA to face the #5 USC Trojans in both teams' 1971 season opener. [53][54] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 19161. Find out more. And I watched that to actually see some of the replays. [26][27] Alabama responded with an 11-yard Terry Davis touchdown pass to David Bailey that made the halftime score 136. When we arrived back at our home following the game, we discovered a young kitten had taken up squatters rights in our garage. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? A 27-yard Bill Davis field goal in the second gave Alabama a 163 halftime lead. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his 14th year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Jeff Kinney scored on a two-yard run and Johnny Rodgers on a 77-yard punt return in the first; Jerry Tagge scored on a one-yard run and Gary Dixon on a two-yard run in the second quarter. [69], In their final game of the season, before 15,000 fans at Cliff Hare Stadium, Alabama defeated Auburn 136. Alabama football is home to 18 national championships, 32 conference titles and some of the best players to ever partake in college football. Tickets Ticket Info. Woody McCorvey was Alabamas first Black offensive coordinator in 1996, and typically one-third to one-half of Nick Sabans recent coaching staffs have been comprised of minorities. 5 position in the AP Poll prior to the first top five match-up in the Iron Bowl. And because they succeeded so immediately and so fully as both players and students at Alabama, it made the transition easier for those who came behind them. [65] The Baby Tide opened the season with a 2823 victory over Navy at Annapolis. [18] In their home opener, Alabama played 62 different players and defeated the Golden Eagles 426 at Denny Stadium. (); : And so that was good to be able to see, that it really did happen., Former Alabama halfback Wilbur Jackson (80) is shown during a 1973 game vs. Tennessee. Ellis Beck then extended their lead to 210 with his one-yard touchdown run prior to halftime. [20] In their home opener, Alabama played 62 different players and defeated the Southerners 426 at Denny Stadium. Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1971 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) in the 1972, 1973 and 1974 drafts. And, of course, Alabama had Paul Bryant as coach. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. [19], After their victory over Southern Miss, Alabama moved into the No. [24][25], Alabama extended their lead to 276 in the third quarter behind touchdown runs of 29-yards by Joe LaBue and seven-yards by Johnny Musso. Note: This page is a finding aid to materials in the Joyce Sports Research Collection in the Department of Special Collections, University Libraries of Notre Dame.It references the Joyce Collection's holdings of team media guides for football programs at four-year colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Two big changes came to Alabama football in 1971. John Mitchell, who made the team as a junior in 1971, was the first to actually play, eight . Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. [40][41] In the game, Musso had 132 yards rushing for Alabama and both Robert Newhouse and Tom Mozisek each had over 100 yards rushing for Houston with 182 and 105 respectively. Sullivan to Beasley was a non-factor in the game, perhaps because the previous spring Bryant had hired Bill Brother Oliver from Auburn to coach Tide defensive backs. The score came on a 48-yard Kenneth Lyons touchdown pass to Elmer Allen in the second quarter. After the game, we came in for a team prayer, but Coach Bryant prayed, Jackson said in a 2020 short film Breaking Barriers, produced by the Alabama athletic department. Led by Archie Manning, the Rebels defeated the Crimson Tide 48-23 after a 22-point fourth quarter at Jackson. [11], During the second summer session at the University, both Moore and Sharpe began to work with players on the offensive change, and in August Royal and Bellard traveled to Tuscaloosa and led a coaching clinic for the Alabama staff on the wishbone. (Photo courtesy of the Paul W. Bryant Museum). [67] In the fourth, Jim Turley recovered a Tennessee fumble for a touchdown and Carl Stinson scored on a one-yard run for the Vols and made the final score 3613. [10] The change to the wishbone was kept under such secrecy that when the media would visit practice, Bryant had the team practice the pro-style system that was phased out. [48] Playing in a regionally televised game on ABC, Alabama defeated the Tigers 147 at Tiger Stadium. [35] Against the Volunteers, Alabama ended a four-game losing streak that dated back to their 1967 season with this 3215 in their annual rivalry game. In the formation, the quarterback lines up with a fullback and two tailbacks behind him, and on any play may keep the ball, hand off to the fullback, or pitch to a tailback. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Whats his name? asked Dr. Terry Parker. The Italian Stallion, as he had been dubbed, looked more like a worn-out nag headed for the glue factory as he limped along. Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: . Ken Stablers 47-yard run in the mud for a 10-7 win in 1967. [16][22][23] After Bill Davis gave the Crimson Tide a 30 lead with his first quarter field goal, Musso scored Alabama's next four touchdowns and extended their lead to 310. Join our linker program. [20][21] Alabama then closed the game with an 11-yard Billy Sexton touchdown pass to Dexter Wood that made the final score 380. That opened it up for all the young Black athletes that was growing up in the state of Alabama, growing up in the South. With both teams ranked in the top five, Alabama defeated Auburn 317 and captured the outright SEC football championship. [58], In what was a No. A school and a state that been widely (and justifiably) criticized for holding onto oppressive, obsolete ways of life had finally joined the 20th century from a cultural standpoint. The 1971 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. [66], In their only home game of the season, the Baby Tide ran for 359 yards and six touchdowns en route to a 417 win over Vanderbilt on a Friday afternoon. They then won their next four games over Southern Miss, Florida, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt and set up a top 20 match-up against Tennessee. However, Navy responded with a 46-yard Brodhead touchdown pass to Ward Hill and next with a safety and took a 2321 lead. 2 matchup for the national championship, Alabama was dominated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers 386 in the Orange Bowl. [22] Against the Gators, Johnny Musso scored four rushing touchdowns en route to a 380 shutout at Florida Field. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [44][45] Fourth quarter points were scored on a 33-yard Bill Davis field goal, touchdowns on runs of one-yard by Johnny Musso and 16-yards by David Knapp and on a one-yard Terry Davis pass to Glenn Woodruff. They then took a 107 lead later in the second on a 32-yard Ricky Townsend field goal, and then extended their lead to 167 at halftime behind a five-yard halfback pass from Neil Clabo to Holloway. Alabama had dominated. [41], As they entered their game against Mississippi State, Alabama retained their No. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Join our linker program. Mitchell became Alabamas first African-American assistant coach in 1973, and has for the last 27 years been on the staff of the NFLs Pittsburgh Steelers. [28], After their victory over Ole Miss, Alabama moved into the No. It was the Crimson Tide's 77th overall and 38th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). But over time, the transition happened to where schools evaluated talent and players based on the abilities that they could bring to their program. [64] The Baby Tide extended their lead to 2113 after Bob Holmes scored on a three-yard run on the first drive of the third quarter. However, Navy responded with a 46-yard Brodhead touchdown pass to Ward Hill and next with a safety and took a 2321 lead. The 1971 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1971. University of North Alabama Football History Through 2021 Since the rebirth of football at the University of North Alabama in 1949, UNA has been one of the most consistently successful programs in the state of Alabama and on a regional and national level. But that is a key point about the integration of the Alabama program, because once Wilbur and John hit, that next year, the gates opened and it had a profound impact on the program. There is still work to do, said Stokes, now a successful businessman in Atlanta whose own memoir One of the First, was published earlier this year. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 28174. 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