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OPEN DAILY
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
6/19/1960
More than 100 former players of Wallace Wade are in Tuscaloosa for a reunion honoring the famed coach who left Alabama 30 years ago for Duke. The reunion, ramrodded by Jeff Coleman, features a presentation to Wade of a massive sterling silver service which includes a tray, pitcher and 12 goblets. |
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Coach: Paul "Bear" Bryant (Alabama) Record: 8-4
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September 11, 1982 |
Georgia Tech |
45-7 |
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September 18, 1982 |
Mississippi |
42-14 |
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September 25, 1982 |
Vanderbilt |
24-21 |
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October 2, 1982 |
Arkansas State |
34-7 |
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October 9, 1982 |
Penn State |
42-21 |
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October 16, 1982 |
Tennessee |
28-35 |
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October 23, 1982 |
Cincinnati |
21-3 |
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October 30, 1982 |
Mississippi State |
20-12 |
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November 6, 1982 |
LSU |
10-20 |
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November 13, 1982 |
Southern Mississippi |
29-38 |
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November 27, 1982 |
Auburn |
22-23 |
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December 29, 1982 |
Illinois |
21-15 |
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1982 Cotton Bowl |
Texas |
12-14 |
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Captain(s): Eddie Lowe and Steve Mott
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A year filled with high expectations slowly evolved into the most disappointing year in a dozen seasons. After defeating eventual national champ Penn State 42-21, the Tide rose to No. 2 in the polls but a string of losses to Tennessee, LSU, Southern Miss and Auburn slowly choked the breath of happiness from Bama fans. Two weeks after the 23-22 loss to Auburn, December 15, 1982 to be exact, Paul Bryant announced he was retiring. Only a date of destiny with Illinois in the Liberty Bowl remained for the most revered sporting figure in Southern athletic annals.
An all-star performance by All-American cornerback Jeremiah Castille (three interceptions and a fumble caused inside the three-yard line) and a late interception by Robbie Jones enabled Bama to escape with a 21-15 win over the Illini, successfully ending the Bryant Era. The fabled Bama coach concluded his Tide career with a 232-46-9 record. Castille and fellow defensive back Tommy Wilcox earned Ail-American honors as did defensive end Mike Pitts. |
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Notes: Coach Bryant died four weeks after the win over Illinois. During his career, he never lost a game to an active member of the Big 10. |
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