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Dec 10, 2023
Namath Suspended from Crimson Tide Football Team
Dec. 10, 1963 - Alabama’s first-string quarterback, Joe Namath, has been suspended from the team, Coach Paul Bryant said last night....
Oct 19, 2023
Crimson Tide Beats Tennessee as Namath Shines
Oct. 19, 1963 - Joe Namath threw three touchdown passes today to steer Alabama to a 35-0 victory over Tennessee at Legion Field in...
Sep 21, 2023
Crimson Tide Dominates Georgia, 32-7, as Namath Shines
Sept. 21, 1963 - Joe Namath was as good as he was as a sophomore and Mike Fracchia ran again as the Memphis Express. That was the story...
Jun 12, 2023
Uneasy Calm at University of Alabama
June 12, 1963 - Two Negro students moved through the bustle of the first day of classes at the University of Alabama today without escort...
Jun 11, 2023
Two Negro Students Received Courteously at University of Alabama
June 11, 1963 - Vivian J. Malone (pictured) and James A. Hood, the two Negro students who entered the University of Alabama today, got a...
Jun 11, 2023
🚨Governor Wallace Backs Down
June 11, 1963 - Governor George Wallace stepped aside today when confronted by federalized National Guard troops and permitted two...
Jun 8, 2023
Governor Wallace Prepares for University Showdown
June 8, 1963 - Governor George Wallace took steps today to defy Federal court desegregation orders and yet avoid violence at the...
Jan 4, 2023
Dallas Cowboys Sign Lee Roy Jordan
Jan. 4, 1963 - The Dallas Cowboys have signed their No. 1 draft choice, All-America linebacker Lee Roy Jordan of Alabama, to an NFL...
Jan 1, 2023
Namath Powers Crimson Tide to Orange Bowl Victory Over Oklahoma; President Attends
Jan. 1, 1963 - Joe Namath, operating behind a lightning-fast line, pitched and raced Alabama to a 17-0 Orange Bowl victory over ill-fated...
Nov 17, 2022
Georgia Tech Upsets Alabama, 7-6
Nov. 17, 1962 - Georgia Tech used a new shotgun offense today with quarterback Billy Lothridge (pictured with Coach Bobby Dodd) in charge...
Nov 3, 2022
‘Bama Routs Mississippi State as QB Namath Shines
Nov. 3, 1962 - Quarterback Joe Namath (#12) today passed and ran second-ranked Alabama to its 18th consecutive victory. The Crimson Tide...
Sep 28, 2022
Crimson Tide Annihilates Blue Wave as Sophomore QB Namath Shines
Sept. 28, 1962 - Joe Namath, a sophomore quarterback, sparked an awesome display of offensive power and led Alabama to a 44-6 victory...
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