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Is the Crimson Tide naming story definitive?
UA describes the muddy 1907 Auburn game explanation as an origin story. This collection preserves that qualification.
Checked 2026-10-17 · Sources: Alabama Traditions — official source
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Is the Crimson Tide naming story definitive?
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