Paul "Bear" Bryant

The John Mitchell Story, One Man’s Impact on the Crimson Tide
The John Mitchell Story, One Man’s Impact on the Crimson Tide
The John Mitchell Story, One Man’s Impact on the Crimson Tide
Mitchell will be honored at the 2022 A-Day football game along with Wilbur Jackson as the first two African American football players in Crimson Tide program history. Mitchell won two SEC Championships as a player for the Tide and won a national championship as an assistant coach at Alabama as well. He currently serves as Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach.
Remembering the “Bear’s” Legacy, 38 Years Later
Remembering the “Bear’s” Legacy, 38 Years Later
Remembering the “Bear’s” Legacy, 38 Years Later
Not only did “Bear” Bryant instill a legacy of winning and success, but in a time where Alabama was viewed as one of the worst places in America, Coach Bryant transformed the narrative from uneducated farmers to one of hard work, class, and humbleness.