The Crimson Tide's unexpected allies in the campaign for the national championship turned out to be a rather lightly-regarded TCU. 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. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC Conference Record: 7-0 Coach: Bear Bryant (11-0) Points For: 297 Points/G: 27.0 (10th of 111) Points Against: 25 More Team Info Alabama School History 1961 Alabama Statistics Schedule & Results [33][34] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 11131. To handle the Tigers, Alabama altered the defensive alignment to a 4-4 set. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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[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. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The '61 Alabama football squad was led by legendary coach Bear Bryant. [6][25][26] After a scoreless first quarter, the Crimson Tide took a 100 halftime lead on a 33-yard Tim Davis field goal and a five-yard Pat Trammell touchdown pass to Bill Oliver in the second quarter. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. [27] At the time, it marked the first time that an overtime period was formally requested by college football teams. [45] Auburn scored their only points in the fourth on a touchdown pass from Frank James to Reggie Allen, and in the loss, the Tigers fumbled the ball eight times with Alabama having recovered seven of them.[45]. Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant was in the fourth year of an extensive rebuilding program when everything came together to produce a juggernaut. [6][37][38] After a scoreless first quarter, the Crimson Tide scored their only touchdown on a 16-yard Mike Fracchia run for a 70 lead. [58] The 1961 freshman squad was noted for its being led by Joe Namath at quarterback after he chose to attend Alabama after he received more than 50 athletic scholarship offers from other schools. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. [6][33][34][36] The Crimson Tide took a 340 halftime lead after first-quarter touchdown runs of one-yard by Pat Trammell and 30-yards by Larry Wall and second-quarter touchdowns on a four-yard Trammell pass to Richard Williamson and runs of 12 and one-yard by Wall. But he had never succeed in leading a team to the national championship. With three SEC teams in the top five, Alabama proved to be a champion among champions. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. "We certainly weren't very big, and we got a lot of attention for that over the next few years. However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. Or write about sports? 15 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. Eventually he was forced to take legal action against the most egregious of his attackers in the media. But then Denver drafted wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2020, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in 2021, both in the first round. The Tide crushed Auburn 34-0, earned the Southeast Conference Championship and earned a grudging compliment from Tiger coach Shug Jordan after the game. Bryant, according to sportswriter Clyde Bolton wasn't concerned about the high ranking but his reaction to the ranking had a ring modern Alabama fans would find familiar. [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. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. After Alabama upset Georgia in week one, they entered the polls for the first time at the No. [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. The Volunteers didnt get to enjoy the honor particularly long either as Alabama went on to crush them 34-3. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Tracking Active Alabama Crimson Players in the NFL, Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL: Breakdown by Team, Active Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL by Position, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL By Team, Former Alabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL Draft, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players Drafted by Round, NFL Draft: All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Selections by NFL Teams, Alabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL Draft by Position. [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. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Linebacker Lee Roy Jordan and tackle Billy Neighbors both earned All-American honors anchoring a defense that only allowed 25 points all season. Each side succeeded in eking out a field goal but neither could cross the opponents goal line. Yet four years after that fateful meeting - and half a century ago this year eleven of the 89 freshmen in that room celebrated the first of six titles the man known as "the Bear" would bring to Tuscaloosa. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. "I came down to Birmingham not to find social injustice but to cover a football game," Murray wrote. Holt was a member of the 1961 University of Alabama Crimson Tide, perhaps the most near-perfect team in the school's illustrious football history. [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. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. 1961 Football Roster # Name Name Pos. [6][12][13] Alabama took a 130 first quarter lead on touchdown runs of 66-yards by Mike Fracchia and eight-yards by Pat Trammell. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. 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. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Volleyball Tickets. 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 Tide tended to line up in an eight-man front with three men back. Alabama's 1961 National ChampionshipSeason. The students in Columbus saw it otherwise and rioted for two days. 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. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. Academic Year Hometown High School; 10: Keith: Weber: Quarterback: 6-0: 182: So. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th 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. Template:College Football National Champion navbox. When North Carolina State scored a touchdown in the first half of the Oct. 14 contest at Denny Stadium it marked the first time the Tide fell behind that season. [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. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. College Football Game Programs 1960-1969. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. [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. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The Crimson Tide then defeated Houston in their final road game of the season and then returned home and defeated Mississippi State on homecoming in Tuscaloosa. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. The three years leading up to the championship season were marked by continued progress but frustrating setbacks that made the prospect of the championship seem almost unattainable. [43][44] For the 1960 season, the Alabama freshmen squad was coached by Sam Bailey and finished their season with a record of two wins and one loss (21). 4 ranked team for the second consecutive week. Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 10-3 versus Arkansas, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:34AM. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The Crimson Tides opponents scored 22 points. Alabama claims it has won national titles in 1925, 1926, 1930, 1934, 1941, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1992, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 and now in 2020. "He can't run, he can't pass, and he can't kick," Bryant said of his field general. [15][16] On the Houston drive that ensued, Billy Richardson intercepted a Don Sessions pass and returned it to the Cougars' 18-yard line. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. 2 position in the national polls. "We were a great defensive team.". [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. Hes a good competitor, but we just didnt give him a chance today. 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. Alabama Insider Podcast. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. 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. [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. Note: This page is a finding aid to materials in the Joyce Sports Research Collection in the Department of Special Collections, Hesburgh Libraries of Notre Dame. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his third year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . Two days later, on Dec. 4, Alabama was voted No. So did Cornelius Bennett and John Hannah. 18 position in the week leading to their game against Tampa. The Alabama Crimson Tide had won its first national championship under Paul W. Bryant. They finished season undefeated with eleven wins (110 overall, 70 in the SEC), with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl and as consensus national champions. 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.[58]. The Broncos were founded in 1960, the Vikings in 1961. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. 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. [17], On homecoming in Starkville, Alabama scored their only touchdown in the first quarter and shutout the Mississippi State Maroons 70. Gene Stallings led the Crimson Tide to an 8-3 record. [4][9][10] Billy Richardson scored the first points of the game with his one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. [6][37][38] After a scoreless first quarter, the Crimson Tide scored their only touchdown on a 16-yard Mike Fracchia run for a 70 lead. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. [4][5] Fracchia scored first on a two-yard run and was followed with a seven-yard Mal Moore touchdown pass to Red Wilkins. [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. Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 10-3 versus Arkansas. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. Our boys were tight and uneasy in the first half. 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. Yet the Crimson Tide kept themselves busy rolling unimpeded through their own slate of games. The Texans were understandable, they'd only been around since 2002. Throughout the ordeal Bryant steadfastly defended his team. [45] Alabama points were scored on a six-yard Dale Layton touchdown pass to Jerry Beard, a nine-yard Layton touchdown run, a 26-yard Larry Wall touchdown run and a 37-yard Tim Davis field goal. [31] In what was the first and only meeting against the Spartans, Alabama won 346 in the final Denny Stadium game of the season. Our boys rose up real well and stopped them on the big plays., Fracchia didnt let them catch their breath with his shots up the middle and Trammell, like always, did whatever he had to do. Later in the year, Texas assumed the No. Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1960 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) in the 1962 and 1963 drafts. At 44 years of age, Bryant had already earned a reputation as a miracle worker in rebuilding downtrodden programs such as Maryland, Kentucky and Texas A&M into powers. [36], Immediately after their victory over Auburn in their season finale, Bryant accepted an invitation to play in the Bluebonnet Bowl against Texas. 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. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. 1 Texas' loss to TCU, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. [51] In having led his team to both the SEC and national championships, Bear Bryant was recognized as the AP, UPI and coaches' SEC Coach of the Year.[51]. 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. 5 position for their game against Tulane. 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. [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. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. 1962 Coach John McKay got his first national title as Southern California bided its time waiting for four other teams to . 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. This was followed with a 13-yard Henry Lesesne touchdown pass to Marion Starling for the Commodores and a one-yard Larry Wall touchdown run for Alabama that made the halftime score 286. 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. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. With the possibility of playing in the Rose Bowl nipped in the bud, Alabama accepted the invitation to play No. #2 Alabama Crimson Tide (25-4, 15-1 SEC) vs Auburn Tigers (19-10, 9-7 SEC), Jumbo Package: NFL Combine plan for Bryce Young, new LB coach hired, A revamped coaching staff just might bring some fire back to the Alabama defense, Alabama Baseball Routs Jacksonville State. The Crimson Tide then defeated Houston in their final road game of the season and then returned home and defeated Mississippi State on homecoming in Tuscaloosa. Holts hit on Chick Granning during a kick return resulted in the Georgia Tech player suffering a concussion and broken jaw. Despite an 8-2 record the Razorbacks were no pushovers having been named co-champions of the Southwest Conference along with Texas. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. 17 position after their victory over Tampa. [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. The result was a media feud between the Atlanta and Birmingham papers with the Georgia outlets alleging brutality on the part of Bryants players and Alabama journalists defending the coachs methods. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [13] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 18196. [56][57] For the 1961 season, the Alabama freshmen squad was coached by Sam Bailey and finished their season with a record of two wins and one tie (201). 2 position in the national polls. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 2 Ohio State when the Buckeyes turned down the invitation declaring that the school's emphasis on sports over academics was excessive. Our boys did a good job stopping Lance Alworth. The next week Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1951 season when they defeated Richmond 660. [4][33][34] The only points in this defensive struggle came in the second quarter on a 22-yard Tommy Brooker field goal. Both teams offenses were presented big breaks over the course of the rest of the game but the defenses kept rising to the challenge. 8 Arkansas in the 1962 Sugar Bowl. [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. [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. The segregation of the Alabama team reflected the racial turmoil in the state, Murray alleged. This time over the possibility of the Crimson Tide playing in the "The Grandaddy of them All." "You are going to win the national championship for Alabama," he said. [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. Organizers of the Rose Bowl game were considering inviting the team from the Yellowhammer State back to play in the New Years Day classic for the first time since 1946 in order to face the powerful Ohio State squad who remained undefeated (but bearing one tie on their record). 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. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [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. [4][5] The Bulldogs then scored on a 12-yard Langdale Williams touchdown pass to Carlton Guthrie that ended Alabama's bid for a shutout and made the final score 326. Ht. 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. Gambling problem? [6][20][21] After Tennessee took an early 30 lead on a 53-yard George Shuford field goal, Alabama responded with 34 unanswered points. 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. [45][46] Although Alabama was held scoreless in the second half, the Razorbacks only managed to score a 23-yard Mickey Cissell field goal in the third quarter that made the final score 103 in favor of Alabama. 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. Here is an explainer for the. Wt. [30], As they entered their season finale against No. 2 team in the land were stopped cold by a tie with the Horned Frogs in the season opener. We knew when we went into the game that we were going to have trouble grinding out yardage against this team, said Arkansas coach Frank Broyles, but, we never thought it would be this hard. 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. Record: 10-1 (4th of 120) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 5th in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC Conference Record: 6-1 Coach: Bear Bryant (10-1) Points For: 289 Points/G: 26.3 (9th of 120) Points Against: 39 More Team Info Alabama School History 1962 Alabama Statistics Schedule & Results Roster [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. 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. [47] In the final freshmen game of the season, Alabama defeated Auburn 236 before 4,000 fans on a Monday at Denny Stadium. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. The Plainsmen had only suffered a single loss that season, a 10-3 defeat at the hands of Tennessee in the season opener. The next week, Alabama was upset in Knoxville by Tennessee and as a result exited the polls. The first touchdown was set up after Lee Roy Jordan recovered a Charlie Rieves fumble at the Cougars' 31-yard line. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. 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