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A Tuscaloosa flagship
The University of Alabama dates its founding to 1831 and identifies Tuscaloosa as its home.
Checked 2026-10-17 · Sources: Alabama School — official source
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The Crimson Tide origin story
UA presents the nickname's origin as a story about red mud and Alabama's 6-6 tie with Auburn in Birmingham in 1907.
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The 1926 Rose Bowl
Alabama defeated Washington 20-19 in the 1926 Rose Bowl, a landmark result recorded in the athletics department's historical bowl listing.
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A stadium opened in 1929
Alabama's stadium opened in 1929. Its first game was played against Ole Miss on October 5.
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The elephant association
Alabama Athletics traces the elephant association to sportswriter Everett Strupper's account of the 1930 game against Mississippi.
Checked 2026-10-17 · Sources: Alabama Mascot — official source
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Bryant's return to Alabama
Paul W. Bryant returned as head coach in 1958 after earlier playing and assistant-coaching years at Alabama.
Checked 2026-10-17 · Sources: Alabama Stadium — official source
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Naming Saban Field
Alabama recognized Nick Saban by naming the stadium's playing field in his honor on September 7, 2024.
Checked 2026-10-17 · Sources: Alabama Stadium — official source
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