[20], Against the Furman Paladins, Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1953 Orange Bowl in this 510 victory at Denny Stadium. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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It seemed to work as Auburn was never able to penetrate beyond the Crimson Tide 35-yard-line. On Jan. 10, 1958Paul W. Bryantwalked into his first team meeting as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Maybe they did and maybe they didn't but the high poll ranking came in handy as the season progressed since, like any national championship, gaining the title depended a great deal on the fortunes of other teams vying for the prize over the course of the season. [4][5] Fracchia scored first on a two-yard run and was followed with a seven-yard Mal Moore touchdown pass to Red Wilkins. [9][10] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 19164. Our boys did a good job stopping Lance Alworth. Alabama's 1961 National Champion Football Team "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. In 1958 Alabama football had reached it's lowest possible point. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. 61 m footbl roster (PDF) - University of Alabama Athletics Skip to Main Content Pause All Rotators University of Alabama Athletics Main Header Main Navigation Menu Sports Baseball Basketball (M) Basketball (W) Football Golf (M) Golf (W) Gymnastics Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis (M) Tennis (W) Track & Field, Cross Country Volleyball The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fourth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Legion Field in Birmingham and Ladd Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. That didnt help, but when youre playing the No. The incident also led to a rift between Bryant and Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd that culminated with the Yellow Jackets withdrawing from the SEC. The 1962 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1962 NCAA University Division football season.It was the Crimson Tide's 68th overall and 29th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). These players included the following: 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. [21][22] After a one-yard Cotton Clark touchdown run extended the Alabama lead to 290 in the third, the Crimson Tide scored 22 fourth quarter points to win 510. [30] The Crimson Tide then closed the game win a second, one-yard Trammell touchdown run and won 346. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. Alabama took a 70 lead when Namath threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to Creed Gilmer, and Auburn tied the game 77 on the kickoff that ensued after Tucker Frederickson returned it 92-yards for a touchdown. Alabama then closed the game with a pair of Namath touchdown runs and a touchdown pass to Creed Gilmer in the second half that made the final score 326. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [21][22] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Furman to 50. Over the previous decade the Crimson Tide suffered no less than five losing seasons and, at one point, endured an agonizing 17-game losing streak. [8][9] The Crimson Tide did not score again until a 25-yard Tim Davis field goal in the fourth quarter made the final score 90. [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. Fullback Mike Fracchias 43-yard dash keyed Crimson Tide's 79-yard touchdown drive just eight minutes into the game. Before selecting Jameson Williams in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Lions had drafted just 13 Crimson Tide players, yet 32 had played for the franchise that's been around since 1929. The 1960 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1960 NCAA University Division football season. Despite an 8-2 record the Razorbacks were no pushovers having been named co-champions of the Southwest Conference along with Texas. [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. Softball Tickets. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Alabama Athletics Team picture of the 1961 Alabama football roster. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. Both teams offenses were presented big breaks over the course of the rest of the game but the defenses kept rising to the challenge. [60] State retook a 1413 lead in the third on an eight-yard Reed to Inman pass, but Alabama scored the game-winning touchdown on a 36-yard Ron McKinney run that made the final score 2013. The Crimson Tide then proceeded to win all six of their regular season games that remained. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [35] In what was the only all-time meeting against the Spiders, Alabama won 660 and scored the most points in a game since their 890 win over Delta State in 1951. [45][46][47] The Crimson Tide took a 100 halftime lead after they scored on a 12-yard Pat Trammell touchdown run in the first quarter and on a 32-yard Tim Davis field goal in the second quarter. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. Linebackers Jordan and Texas A&M transfer Darwin Holt often pulled back at the last moment before the snap. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. Poised take over as the least Crimson Tide franchise in the NFL is the Los Angeles Chargers, who haven't drafted an Alabama players since tackle D.J. Jefferson City, Mo. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. The coach doesn't release scholarship information, so there's always a little bit of doubt and guesswork involved, yet there are some things that stand out about the 2023 Crimson Tide at this point. [4][5][6] Alabama took a 100 halftime lead after Tim Davis connected on a 41-yard field goal in the first quarter and Mike Fracchia scored on a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. [43] Against the Tigers in the annual Iron Bowl game at Legion Field, Alabama shutout Auburn for the third consecutive season, this time by a score of 340 and completed an undefeated regular season. Find out more. The 1960 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1960 NCAA University Division football season. The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. Eventually he was forced to take legal action against the most egregious of his attackers in the media. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. [46] Green Wave touchdowns were scored by Bill Hatchett on a one-yard run in the first and on a pair of fourth-quarter scores that were set up by Crimson Tide turnovers. [29][30] After a scoreless third quarter, the Crimson Tide closed the game with a one-yard Larry Wall touchdown run in the fourth quarter and made the final score 240. Alabama touchdowns were scored on Pat Trammell passes of 12-yards to Richard Williamson and two-yards to Bill Battle in the second and on runs of five-yards by Trammell and 45-yards by Eddie Versprille in the fourth quarter. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Murrays columns nixed Alabamas hopes of playing in Pasadena and earned him a lasting enmity on the part of the Crimson Tide faithful. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. 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[8][9] The Crimson Tide did not score again until a 25-yard Tim Davis field goal in the fourth quarter made the final score 90. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his third year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . I hope they know what they are talking about.". [12][13] Trammell then scored the final touchdown of the game in the third on a three-yard run that made the final score 356. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [4][5] Fracchia scored first on a two-yard run and was followed with a seven-yard Mal Moore touchdown pass to Red Wilkins. [45][46][47] The Crimson Tide took a 100 halftime lead after they scored on a 12-yard Pat Trammell touchdown run in the first quarter and on a 32-yard Tim Davis field goal in the second quarter. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. [35] In what was the only all-time meeting against the Spiders, Alabama won 660 and scored the most points in a game since their 890 win over Delta State in 1951. We came to play. The 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. The segregation of the Alabama team reflected the racial turmoil in the state, Murray alleged. The 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. The 1961 Alabama football team was one of the greatest in Crimson Tide history Jimmy Bank Aug 20, 2020 10:00 AM EDT Image courtesy of Jimmy Bank Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryant's fourth Alabama. Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. [6][16][17] After a scoreless first quarter, the Wolfpack scored their only points of the game on a one-yard Roman Gabriel touchdown run for a 70 lead. Which NFL teams have had the most, and fewest, former Alabama Crimson Tide football players on their roster over the years. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. 1961 NCAA University Division football season. 4 position. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. [24][25] Alabama responded in the third quarter with a one-yard Leon Fuller touchdown run that cut the Jackets' lead to 156. [29][30] After a scoreless third quarter, the Crimson Tide closed the game with a one-yard Larry Wall touchdown run in the fourth quarter and made the final score 240. [20][21] The Crimson Tide scored first-quarter touchdowns on a five-yard Mike Fracchia run and a nine-yard Pat Trammell pass to Butch Wilson and a pair of Tim Davis field goals in the second quarter for a 203 halftime lead. The Crimson Tides opponents scored 22 points. "1961: Alabama wins the national championship". Jordan was a major contributor on Alabama's 1961 SEC and National Championships. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. If you saw our All-Time Alabama Players Drafted by Team database, you know that Washington has selected the most Crimson Tide players over the years, followed by the Packers, Cardinals and Giants. The result was a defense almost impossible to run against - opposing offenses averaged less than 45 yards a game - and damned difficult to pass on as well. Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1961 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) between the 1962 and 1965 drafts. [61], In their final game of the season, Alabama tied the Auburn freshman team 77 before 7,000 fans in the rain at Cliff Hare Stadium. The Tide crushed Auburn 34-0, earned the Southeast Conference Championship and earned a grudging compliment from Tiger coach Shug Jordan after the game. 1 and the sportswriter's assessment seemed merited as the Hawkeyes ripped off four straight wins out of the gate. 17 position after their victory over Tampa. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. Basketball (W) Tickets. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. [26], In the week that led into this game, Bear Bryant and Georgia Tech head coach Bobby Dodd agreed to make a request to then SEC commissioner Bernie Moore to allow for a "sudden death" overtime period in the event the game was tied at the end of regulation. They scored on an eight-yard Jimmy Nail touchdown run, a 47-yard Thomas Wells field goal and on a three-yard Stanley Gann touchdown run. "All he could do was beat you.". [24][25] The Crimson Tide then closed the game with a three-yard Bobby Skelton touchdown pass to Norbie Ronsonet and the 24-yard O'Dell field goal as time expired to win 1615. [30] After a one-yard Laurien Stapp run in the third extended the Alabama lead to 260, Tampa scored their only points on a three-yard Ronnie Perez touchdown pass to Charles Truelock. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. [5], After their upset victory over Georgia in their first game of the season, Alabama entered the polls for the first time of the season at the No. It references the Joyce Collection's holdings of American college football game programs issued from 1960 to 1969, excluding bowl games and all-star charity games. The first was on a one-yard Mike Fracchia run, the second on a one-yard Pat Trammell run and the third on a 30-yard Bobby Skelton pass to Bill Oliver. [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. 2 Ohio State when the Buckeyes turned down the invitation declaring that the school's emphasis on sports over academics was excessive. . [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. The next week Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1951 season when they defeated Richmond 660. I guess the main reason was Alabamas great defense. He was preceded by his reputation and accompanied by that powerful charisma that forced people to pay attention when he entered a room and concentrate for all their worth when he began to speak. [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. [61] After the Green Wave scored their only points on the first play of the game when Leon Verriere recovered the fumbled kickoff in the end zone for a touchdown, Alabama responded on the next drive and tied the game 66 after Namath threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Ray Ogden. Lee Roy Jordan (54) played as a linebacker and center for Alabama from 1960-1962. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. With an 11-0 record (7-0 SEC), the Crimson Tide was ranked No. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [6][8][9] Alabama scored their only touchdown in the first quarter on a 22-yard Pat Trammell pass to Tommy Brooker for a 60 lead. The 1960 season Alabama earned an 8-1-2 record that was the best mark since the ten-win 1952 season but a frustrating 3-3 tie with Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl left the squad feeling there was unfinished business to attend to. The high hopes of Woody Hayes' Buckeyes going into the season as the No. After Alabama upset Georgia in week one, they entered the polls for the first time at the No. Radio/TV Information. This time over the possibility of the Crimson Tide playing in the "The Grandaddy of them All." [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. The highlight of the attack was the infamous "whoopee pass" where the halfback would move through the line and Trammel would sort of under-hand the ball to him. [18][19] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 32103. 1 in both polls and won the prestigious MacArthur Bowl. Still, the Crimson Tide offense managed to average almost four touchdowns a game and the young man from Scottsboro picked up SEC Player of the Year honors despite his less-than-flashy style. [41][42] In the second, Pat Trammell scored on a one-yard run, Tim Davis connected on a 35-yard field goal and Trammell threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Richard Williamson. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. After they won their second road game of the season at Vanderbilt, Alabama returned to Tuscaloosa where they defeated NC State in the first Denny Stadium game of the season. The 1961 Alabama football team was one of the greatest in Crimson Tide history, Throwback Thursday: Bear Bryant's first national title (1961). Read more about our data coverage. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. 5 position. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Bryant's absolute conviction made it impossible for those in attendance to doubt he was dead serious but beyond those doors uncertainty carried a little bit more weight. After a victories over Houston on homecoming and on the road at Mississippi State, Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1952 season when they defeated Furman 510. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [22] Against the Volunteers, Alabama won 343, and the victory was both the first for Alabama over Tennessee since the 1954 season and the largest since their 510 win in 1906. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer Paul "Bear" Bryant, Alabama finished 11-0 after a 10-3 victory against the Razorbacks in the Sugar Bowl. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [21][22] Pat Trammell then made the halftime score 210 with his one-yard run late in the half. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [20][21] After their win, Alabama was formally extended an invitation to compete in the inaugural National Trophy Bowl at Washington, D.C., only to later decline the invitation. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Or write about sports? [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. To open the 1960 season, the Crimson Tide scored 21 second quarter points en route to a 216 upset over the Georgia Bulldogs at Legion Field. The '61 Alabama football squad was led by legendary coach Bear Bryant. [37][38] Tommy Brooker connected on a 30-yard field goal for Alabama in the third and Dan Petty tied the game in the fourth for Texas with his 20-yard kick. At the start of September Iowa was sitting pretty at No. [2][3] Alabama never relinquished the lead, but Georgia ended the shutout bid late in the fourth quarter when Fran Tarkenton threw a three-yard touchdown pass to Dan Davis that made the final score 216. 1 ranking but, once again, Alabama got an assist from the team from Fort Worth as the Longhorns fell to TCU 6-0 in Austin. [4][5] After a 37-yard Pat Trammell touchdown pass to Butch Wilson in the third, the Crimson Tide scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns that extended their lead to 320. [6][29][30] Alabama took a 140 first quarter lead on touchdown runs of four-yards by Billy Richardson and one-yard by Pat Trammell, and after a 26-yard Tim Davis field goal in the second quarter led 170 at halftime. Alabama responded later in the period with a 14-yard Hudson Harris touchdown run to take the lead and then added a 35-yard Tim Davis field goal in the third that made the final score 106. The Wolfpack wasn't able to enjoy it long as Alabama roared back in the second half and beat the NC State 26-7. [6] Pat Trammell tied the game in the final minute with his four-yard touchdown run, but the game then ended in a tie after a failed extra point by the Crimson Tide. The Crimson Tide started the season by plowing through a trio of road games with Georgia, Tulane and Vanderbilt giving up just four field goals along the way. 1961 College Football National Championship Pictured above is Alabama's defense putting the clamps on Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [4][24][25] Tech dominated the first half and built a 150 halftime lead over Alabama. The drive was highlighted by a 43-yard run by fullback Mike Fracchia and capped off by a 12-yard end around run by Trammel. They then closed the regular season with wins over Georgia Tech and Auburn in the Iron Bowl and captured the national championship as awarded by the major wire services. Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 10-3 versus Arkansas. 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