1959 Alabama Auburn game sparked 1961 championship era
Bryant recalls the 1959 Alabama win over Auburn 10–0 at Legion Field where sophomores led a defensive stand and offense to a breakthrough. The victory ended Auburn’s five game streak, showing determination can overcome odds and fueling a future national title run. The piece includes late 1959 and nearby sports results.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Legion Field
Auburn
Tommy Brooker
Marlin Dyess
Bobby Skelon
Dyess
Brooker
Crimson Tide
Glass to prove earlier loss was a mistake
Big Bill Glass of the Cleveland Browns will try to show Sonny Jurgensen of Philadelphia that the 35-7 defeat earlier this season was a big mistake. Glass praised the defensive line after a strong showing against Pittsburgh. In college, Vern Burke led pass receiving as Oregon State routed West Virginia 51-22.
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Cleveland
Bill Glass
Cleveland Browns
Sonny Jurgensen
Philadelphia
Glass
Detroit
Milt Plum
Pittsburgh
New York
Vern Burke
Oregon State
Ncaa Service Bureau
Burke
West Virginia
Jerry Logan
West Texas State
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Bear) Bryant
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10Th Congressional District
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Richland Ave
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