Big Al is the costumed elephant mascot of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. On October 8, 1930, a sportswriter for the Atlanta Journal, Everett Strupper, wrote …

Jun 10, 2016 · Strupper and other writers continued to refer to the Alabama linemen as "Red Elephants," the color referring to the crimson jerseys. The 1930 team posted an overall 10-0 …

Apr 22, 2023 · Here's What Life is Like as Alabama's Mascot. You have to go all the way back to 1930 to find the origin of Alabama's elephant. The mascot is largely attributed to one man: …

Oct 23, 2012 · Today it explains the meaning behind Alabama's elephant mascot. Nothing about No. 1 Alabama's nickname of "Crimson Tide" brings to mind the school's costumed elephant …

Sep 12, 2014 · Big Al, Alabama's elephant mascot, has roamed the sidelines for more than 30 years. But the history of the Crimson Tide's mascot began decades earlier at an Alabama-Ole …

Mar 22, 2024 · Despite being officially known as the Crimson Tide, Alabama's mascot is an elephant. Why? Once again, the answer comes from the football program, this time the 1930 …

Sep 14, 2024 · The Alabama Crimson Tide boasts one of the most unique mascots in college football — an elephant named “Big Al.” While Alabama is celebrated for its athletic success, …

Aug 28, 2018 · Since its debut on January 1, 1980, at the Sugar Bowl, Big Al has been the official mascot of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide.(Paul W. Bryant Museum / The University …

Big Al, the beloved elephant mascot of Alabama, has been a staple on the sidelines for over 30 years. However, the story behind this iconic figure stretches back even further, to an Alabama …

Jan 11, 2016 · In the 1960s, student Melford Espey would wear an elephant costume to games, much to the delight of legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. With Bryant’s support, the …

Oct 14, 2023 · Now known as Big Al, the elephant mascot made its debut at the 1979 Sugar Bowl, and he's been around ever since. As most college football fans are well aware, the Alabama …

Sep 11, 2024 · Big Al, the University of Alabama’s esteemed elephant mascot, is an engaging and charismatic presence known for his soft grey fur costume, prominent floppy ears, …

Oct 6, 2021 · The gray, anthropomorphic elephant has been the team's official mascot since 1979, when Bear Bryant finally approved the trunked animal despite a history that dates back …

Big Al is the costumed mascot for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. The use of an elephant to represent Alabama's football program is a tradition that dates to the late 1920s or …

Sep 1, 2018 · Why is Alabama's mascot "Big Al" an elephant, you ask? Well, the story goes all the way back to the 1930 National Championship team. Here's the story from Alabama's official …

In a pivotal moment in Alabama football history, the official big Al mascot was debuted at the 1979 Sugar Bowl when Alabama one the national championship against Penn State. The name for …

Oct 25, 2019 · Big Al, Alabama’s anthropomorphic elephant mascot, has been stomping on the Crimson Tide’s sidelines since his debut during the 1979 Sugar Bowl when he saw Alabama …

Jan 7, 2019 · In the 1960s, student Melford Espey would wear an elephant costume to games, much to the delight of legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. With Bryant’s support, the …

Jun 13, 2018 · Anyone familiar with Alabama football knows that although their athletics nickname is the “Crimson Tide,” their mascot is an elephant. There’s no clear connection between …

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