Big Al (mascot) - Wikipedia
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 …
The story behind Alabama’s elephant mascot - Yahoo Sports
Oct 23, 2012 · Nothing about No. 1 Alabama's nickname of "Crimson Tide" brings to mind the school's costumed elephant mascot, Big Al, no matter how hard you try.
Alabama's Elephant Mascot: Why Big Al is the Perfect Tide …
Apr 22, 2023 · Alabama's primarily logo consists of the classic "A", but an elephant peering over the words "Alabama Crimson Tide" is a secondary logo still used today. My favorite might be …
Alabama Crimson Tide’s Unique Mascot: The History and Origins of Big Al ...
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...
History of Big Al - Alabama Athletics
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 …
Why is Alabama's mascot an elephant? Origin, history and Big Al…
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 …
Why is Alabama Crimson Tide’s mascot an elephant?
Aug 28, 2018 · Hugh Dye was the first to wear the Big Al costume as the Alabama Crimson Tide mascot. (Image courtesy of Hugh Dye)
Alabama Crimson Tide Mascot History - College Football Network
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, …
What is the Crimson Tide? Alabama basketball nickname, elephant mascot …
Mar 22, 2024 · Alabama's unofficial mascot from 1930 through the 1970s was an elephant, though Big Al did not make his debut until the 1979 Sugar Bowl game vs. Penn State (a 14-7) …
Which came first, Aubie or Big Al? The mascot stories (Odd Travels)
Aug 14, 2013 · He used “Crimson Tide” in describing an Alabama-Auburn game played in Birmingham in 1907. The game was played in a sea of red mud and Auburn was a heavy …
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