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 …
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 …
The Elephant Story - 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 …
The story behind Alabama’s elephant mascot - Yahoo Sports
Oct 23, 2012 · Bryant was Alabama's football coach and athletic director, not to mention a legendary figure that Crimson Tide fans would never cross. When Bryant shot down the …
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 …
Alabama Crimson Tide’s Unique Mascot: The History and Origins …
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 …
Why is Alabama Crimson Tide’s mascot an elephant?
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 …
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, …
Alabama football: Why is the Crimson Tide's mascot an elephant?
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. What exactly does an elephant have to do with the Crimson …
Final Four | Here's why Alabama has an elephant as their mascot
Apr 7, 2024 · The Alabama Crimson Tide are playing in their first Final Four ever in Arizona. Here's why they have an elephant as their mascot on the sidelines.
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