The College Football History of Alabama Crimson Tide Washington Post Edition

THE CLOCK IS WINDING DOWN at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Alabama’s lead is hanging by a thread. Georgia drives, desperate to snatch the title, but every play is met with Bulldog resistance. Young drops back … throws … touchdown! The crowd erupts, the Tide surging toward victory. Every snap, every tackle, every yard fought for … the tension unbearable. Then … the final whistle. Alabama wins the 2023 SEC Championship, 27 – 24 over Georgia! 

Follow the story of the Alabama Crimson Tide through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1926. This edition charts the program’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– Alabama’s rise to national prominence through the Bear Bryant era, including multiple SEC titles and national championships

– The Crimson Tide’s modern dominance, with College Football Playoff appearances since 2014 and three CFP national titles (2015, 2017, 2020)

– The program’s legacy of producing NFL legends, including Bart Starr (Super Bowls I & II MVP) and Joe Namath (Super Bowl III MVP)

– Key recent seasons, including the 2022 CFP win over Cincinnati (27 – 6) and the 2023 SEC Championship victory

– Highlights from countless classic games, bowl victories, and legendary performances, told through the eyes of reporters who covered them live

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a devoted fan, a football history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Crimson Tide history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.