The 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. Despite an 8-2 record the Razorbacks were no pushovers having been named co-champions of the Southwest Conference along with Texas. Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1961 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) between the 1962 and 1965 drafts. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. One major hurdle remained, the annual meeting with arch-rival Auburn. Alabama started the season ranked No. Alabama Athletics Team picture of the 1961 Alabama football roster. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. After Alabama upset Georgia in week one, they entered the polls for the first time at the No. [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. SEC Champion Alabama defeated Southwest Conference Co-Champion Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl, marking the Crimson Tides first MacArthur Bowl. Alabama's defense halted drive on its own 10 late int he first half, and other at the 7 during the third quarter. The quick kick, Sports Illustrated noted, was an offensive maneuver at Alabama. I hope they know what they are talking about.". [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. 2 Ohio State when the Buckeyes turned down the invitation declaring that the school's emphasis on sports over academics was excessive. 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The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fifth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Between those acquisitions and other moves, the Broncos moved off the top of the list. The first touchdown was set up after Lee Roy Jordan recovered a Charlie Rieves fumble at the Cougars' 31-yard line. Season Stats | Roster Date Opponent Location Result Recap Notes Stats Photos Video 9/23/61 at 1961 Football Archives - University of Alabama Athletics Skip To Main Content "You are going to win the national championship for Alabama," he said. Still, the Crimson Tide offense managed to average almost four touchdowns a game and the young man from Scottsboro picked up SEC Player of the Year honors despite his less-than-flashy style. Gene Stallings led the Crimson Tide to an 8-3 record. 17 position after their victory over Tampa. Lee Roy Jordan (54) played as a linebacker and center for Alabama from 1960-1962. [56][57] For the 1961 season, the Alabama freshmen squad was coached by Sam Bailey and finished their season with a record of two wins and one tie (201). [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). That's another story, but certainly being led by the greatest college football coach in history is an important factor to consider when thinking about which team is the best in history. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Touchdowns were scored in the third quarter on a 66-yard Benny Nelson punt return and a 26-yard Jack Hurlbut pass to Red Wilkins and in the fourth quarter on runs of three-yards by Eddie Versprille, two-yards by Marlin Mooneyham and on a 28-yard Mal Moore pass to Jimmy Dill. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [8][9] The Crimson Tide did not score again until a 25-yard Tim Davis field goal in the fourth quarter made the final score 90. 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC Conference Record: 7-0 Coach: Bear Bryant (11-0) Points For: 297 Points/G: 27.0 (10th of 111) Points Against: 25 More Team Info Alabama School History 1961 Alabama Statistics Schedule & Results Alabama's 1961 National Champion Football Team "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. [13] After a three-yard Glenn Glass touchdown early in the second quarter made the Volunteers' lead 200, Alabama responded with their only points of the game on a 13-yard Laurien Stapp touchdown pass to Leon Fuller that made the final margin 206. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [60] State retook a 1413 lead in the third on an eight-yard Reed to Inman pass, but Alabama scored the game-winning touchdown on a 36-yard Ron McKinney run that made the final score 2013. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. "We weren't a just a good defensive team," Bryant later remarked. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. Bamas offense was just what we expectedtough and aggressive. [22] Against the Volunteers, Alabama won 343, and the victory was both the first for Alabama over Tennessee since the 1954 season and the largest since their 510 win in 1906. Alabama opened the season with a win over Georgia on the road in week one, and then defeated Tulane in their home game at Ladd Stadium in week two. During the regular season, Alabama scored an average of over 28 points per game while the defense was also amazing college football fans. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. The next week, Alabama was upset in Knoxville by Tennessee and as a result exited the polls. Alabama did not move into the top position until November 25th. Do you have a blog? [47] In the final freshmen game of the season, Alabama defeated Auburn 236 before 4,000 fans on a Monday at Denny Stadium. Jordan was a major contributor on Alabama's 1961 SEC and National Championships. At 44 years of age, Bryant had already earned a reputation as a miracle worker in rebuilding downtrodden programs such as Maryland, Kentucky and Texas A&M into powers. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. 1 in the final AP poll of the season receiving 26 of 48 first place votes cast. [58], Template:Southeastern Conference football champions [29][30] After a scoreless third quarter, the Crimson Tide closed the game with a one-yard Larry Wall touchdown run in the fourth quarter and made the final score 240. #2 Alabama Crimson Tide (25-4, 15-1 SEC) vs Auburn Tigers (19-10, 9-7 SEC), Jumbo Package: NFL Combine plan for Bryce Young, new LB coach hired, A revamped coaching staff just might bring some fire back to the Alabama defense, Alabama Baseball Routs Jacksonville State. "I don't know whether that's a great team but they were great today," he said. "We certainly weren't very big, and we got a lot of attention for that over the next few years. [6][20][21] After Tennessee took an early 30 lead on a 53-yard George Shuford field goal, Alabama responded with 34 unanswered points. [44], After the Crimson Tide was recognized as national champions by the major wire services, they defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 103 in the 1962 edition of the Sugar Bowl in what was the first all-time meeting between the schools. 8 Arkansas in the 1962 Sugar Bowl. Or write about sports? Alabama took a 70 lead when Namath threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to Creed Gilmer, and Auburn tied the game 77 on the kickoff that ensued after Tucker Frederickson returned it 92-yards for a touchdown. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. [6] Pat Trammell tied the game in the final minute with his four-yard touchdown run, but the game then ended in a tie after a failed extra point by the Crimson Tide. Bigness is in the heart, anyways.". Brandon Miller has been failed by the adults around him many paid handsomely who are meant to safeguard his interestsand, more importantly, to tell the truth. It was initially known as the Portsmouth Spartans of Portsmouth, Ohio, and moved to Detroit in 1934. Four plays later Alabama scored what proved to be the final points of the game on a one-yard Richardson run. Fullback Mike Fracchias 43-yard dash keyed Crimson Tide's 79-yard touchdown drive just eight minutes into the game. On Jan. 10, 1958Paul W. Bryantwalked into his first team meeting as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Watch/Listen. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. [21][22] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Furman to 50. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The 1960 season Alabama earned an 8-1-2 record that was the best mark since the ten-win 1952 season but a frustrating 3-3 tie with Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl left the squad feeling there was unfinished business to attend to. [20][21] The Crimson Tide scored first-quarter touchdowns on a five-yard Mike Fracchia run and a nine-yard Pat Trammell pass to Butch Wilson and a pair of Tim Davis field goals in the second quarter for a 203 halftime lead. Softball Tickets. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a tie against Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl. [46], In their second game, the Crimson Tide defeated Mississippi State by a final score of 106 at Denny Stadium on a Monday. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. [46] Green Wave touchdowns were scored by Bill Hatchett on a one-yard run in the first and on a pair of fourth-quarter scores that were set up by Crimson Tide turnovers. The 1960 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1960 NCAA University Division football season. Alabama used a straight power game and dominating defense to best the Yellow Jackets in Birmingham. The high hopes of Woody Hayes' Buckeyes going into the season as the No. Holts hit on Chick Granning during a kick return resulted in the Georgia Tech player suffering a concussion and broken jaw. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. [6][37][38] After a scoreless first quarter, the Crimson Tide scored their only touchdown on a 16-yard Mike Fracchia run for a 70 lead. As for which franchises have had the most, the numbers pretty much line up with the draft with one major exception, the Detroit Lions. 8 Auburn, the Crimson Tide moved up one spot to the No. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. The segregation of the Alabama team reflected the racial turmoil in the state, Murray alleged. Here is an explainer for the. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [4][5][6] Alabama took a 100 halftime lead after Tim Davis connected on a 41-yard field goal in the first quarter and Mike Fracchia scored on a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Alabama Insider Podcast. 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[18][19] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 32103. 1 and the sportswriter's assessment seemed merited as the Hawkeyes ripped off four straight wins out of the gate. Alabama's 1961 National ChampionshipSeason. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. [37][38] Tommy Brooker connected on a 30-yard field goal for Alabama in the third and Dan Petty tied the game in the fourth for Texas with his 20-yard kick. 1961 College Football National Championship Pictured above is Alabama's defense putting the clamps on Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [43] Against the Tigers in the annual Iron Bowl game at Legion Field, Alabama shutout Auburn for the third consecutive season, this time by a score of 340 and completed an undefeated regular season. And Bryant has something very specific to tell his new team that winter morning. The 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. The "Bear" went on to become the Best All-Time NCAA College Football Coach. The Crimson Tides opponents scored 22 points. "All he could do was beat you.". [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. [27] Ultimately, Moore denied the request and cited that as a conference he was unable to violate existing NCAA rules that specified only 60 minutes for football games. To handle the Tigers, Alabama altered the defensive alignment to a 4-4 set. [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. Poised take over as the least Crimson Tide franchise in the NFL is the Los Angeles Chargers, who haven't drafted an Alabama players since tackle D.J. He was preceded by his reputation and accompanied by that powerful charisma that forced people to pay attention when he entered a room and concentrate for all their worth when he began to speak. [2][3] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 24184. Alabama started off hot needing just six plays to score. The Tide tended to line up in an eight-man front with three men back. [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. [12], In their annual rivalry game against Tennessee, early turnovers proved costly for the Crimson Tide in this 207 loss to the Volunteers at Knoxville. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. Alabama touchdowns were scored on Pat Trammell passes of 12-yards to Richard Williamson and two-yards to Bill Battle in the second and on runs of five-yards by Trammell and 45-yards by Eddie Versprille in the fourth quarter. [11] In their game against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide rallied to a 210 victory after being held scoreless in the first half. "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1961 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) between the 1962 and 1965 drafts. "I came down to Birmingham not to find social injustice but to cover a football game," Murray wrote. They finished season undefeated with eleven wins (110 overall, 70 in the SEC), with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl and as consensus national champions. That devotion began with the likes of Tony Nathan with the Miami Dolphins, and Kenny Stabler on the Oakland Raiders, and continues today with the Bama in the NFL Database. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [56][57] For the 1961 season, the Alabama freshmen squad was coached by Sam Bailey and finished their season with a record of two wins and one tie (201). [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. The Plainsmen had only suffered a single loss that season, a 10-3 defeat at the hands of Tennessee in the season opener. [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. The Volunteers didnt get to enjoy the honor particularly long either as Alabama went on to crush them 34-3. The Crimson Tide started the season by plowing through a trio of road games with Georgia, Tulane and Vanderbilt giving up just four field goals along the way. It turned out those would be the easiest points scored all day as the game turned into a defensive slog from there on out. 3 in the AP poll behind Iowa and Ohio State. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his seventh year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . [45][46][47] The Crimson Tide took a 100 halftime lead after they scored on a 12-yard Pat Trammell touchdown run in the first quarter and on a 32-yard Tim Davis field goal in the second quarter. Find out more. [20], Against the Furman Paladins, Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1953 Orange Bowl in this 510 victory at Denny Stadium. "1961: Alabama wins the national championship". Do you have a sports website? The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. 5 position for their game against Tulane. [58] The 1961 freshman squad was noted for its being led by Joe Namath at quarterback after he chose to attend Alabama after he received more than 50 athletic scholarship offers from other schools. Alabama claims it has won national titles in 1925, 1926, 1930, 1934, 1941, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1992, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 and now in 2020. 1961 National Champion Bio Related Biography SEC Champion Alabama defeated Southwest Conference Co-Champion Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl, marking the Crimson Tide's first MacArthur Bowl. 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Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1960 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) in the 1962 and 1963 drafts. If you saw our All-Time Alabama Players Drafted by Team database, you know that Washington has selected the most Crimson Tide players over the years, followed by the Packers, Cardinals and Giants. The Crimson Tide never lost a game that Trammell started under center. [61], In their final game of the season, Alabama tied the Auburn freshman team 77 before 7,000 fans in the rain at Cliff Hare Stadium. The '61 Alabama football squad was led by legendary coach Bear Bryant. Each side succeeded in eking out a field goal but neither could cross the opponents goal line. 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