The Elephant Story - University of Alabama Athletics
WEBJun 10, 2016 · The "Red Elephants" rolled over Washington State 24-0 in the Rose Bowl and were declared National Champions. The story of how Alabama became associated with the "elephant" goes back to the 1930 season when Coach Wallace Wade had assembled a great football team.
Alabama Crimson Tide’s Unique Mascot: The History and Origins …
WEBThe 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, with 16 national...
Big Al (mascot) - Wikipedia
WEBBig Al is the costumed elephant mascot of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Alabama's Elephant Mascot: Why Big Al is the Perfect Tide …
WEBApr 22, 2023 · Explained: Why Alabama's Mascot is an Elephant Named Big Al. By Patrick Pinak | April 22, 2023. Only University of Alabama Crimson Tide fans know everything about their program's history. They damn sure know how legendary coach Bear Bryant earned his nickname off a $1 challenge.
What is the Crimson Tide? Alabama basketball nickname, elephant …
WEBMar 22, 2024 · What is the Crimson Tide? Here's what you need to know of Alabama's unique moniker in college sports, as well as why its mascot is an elephant:
Why is Alabama's mascot an elephant? Origin, history and Big Al…
WEBSep 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 Miss football game.
Traditions - The University of Alabama
WEBThe elephant. The University of Alabama is the only major university with an elephant as a mascot. Like many of our traditions, multiple origin stories exist, but it seems we can again credit a sports writer.
The Elephant Story - Paul W. Bryant Museum
WEBThe story of how Alabama became associated with the “elephant” goes back to the 1930 season when Coach Wallace Wade had assembled a great football team.
Alabama football: Why is the Crimson Tide's mascot an elephant?
WEBOct 14, 2023 · If you’re a college football fan, you also probably know Alabama’s mascot is an elephant, and… what does that have to do with Crimson Tide?
The Elephant in the Room: How Alabama got ‘Big Al’ - CFB Select
WEBJun 13, 2018 · In the 1940’s the University actually kept a live elephant. This elephant would carry the homecoming queen every year. When keeping a live elephant became too expensive, Alabama began renting elephants for homecoming weekend.