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Over the years, Alabama football has given us many memorable moments. How much do you know about the history of my favorite team, Alabama?

A multiple-choice quiz by dorothy1725. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dorothy1725

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
354,062

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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400

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Question 1 of 10

1. Seen along the sidelines is the Alabama mascot, an elephant. What is his name? Hint

Rudy, the Elephant

Mr. Bama

Bama Bob

Big Al

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Question 2 of 10

2. While at Alabama from 1958-1983, Bear Bryant achieved a 232-46-9 record. In all the years of outstanding football how many Heisman Trophy winners came from these players? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Since first organized, Alabama has had many coaches. Which of the following never coached at Alabama? Hint

Ray Perkins

Bill Curry

Bobby Bowden

Gene Stallings

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Question 4 of 10

4. Also seen at Alabama's footballs game is their band. What is the band's official name? Hint

The Red and White

The Million Dollar Band

The Marching Elephants

The Bama Band

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Question 5 of 10

5. Paul "Bear" Bryant was head coach at Alabama for 25 years from 1958 to 1983. During this time he became known for a trademark fashion statement. Can you pick it out? Hint

A pipe

White sneakers with red trim

Red and white plaid slacks

Houndstooth check hat

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Question 6 of 10

6. Over the years, Alabama has had many great quarterbacks. Which of these four *never* played at Bama? Hint

Joe Namath

John Elway

Kenny Stabler

Bart Starr

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Question 7 of 10

7. Under the guidance of Bear Bryant from 1958 to 1983, how many National Championships were taken during his 25 year leadership? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Alabama football team is popular known by what name? Hint

The Red Elephants

The Red Wave

The Bama Boys

The Crimson Tide

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Question 9 of 10

9. What outstanding member of the Alabama football team went on to have a long career acting in motion pictures? Hint

Buster Crabbe

Johnny Mack Brown

Roy Rogers

Gene Autry

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Question 10 of 10

10. Alabama football has had a long history. When did they play their first game? Hint

1892

1899

1893

1897

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Seen along the sidelines is the Alabama mascot, an elephant. What is his name?

Answer: Big Al

The Alabama elephant mascot began in 1930 when an anonymous fan shouted "Hold your horses, the elephants are coming." Big Al, in costume, made his debut at the l979 Sugar Bowl.

2. While at Alabama from 1958-1983, Bear Bryant achieved a 232-46-9 record. In all the years of outstanding football how many Heisman Trophy winners came from these players?

Answer: 0

In spite of the many great players at Alabama during Bear Bryant's years as coach, none of these were awarded the Heisman Trophy.

3. Since first organized, Alabama has had many coaches. Which of the following never coached at Alabama?

Answer: Bobby Bowden

Following Bear Bryant, Alabama was coached by Ray Perkins 1983-1986, Bill Curry 1987-1989,and Gene Stallings 1990-1996. Bobby Bowden began coaching 1n 1954 and coached at Howard College (now Samford University in Birmingham, Ala.), South Georgia College, West Virginia University, and Florida State University. He retired from FSU in 2009 never having coached at Alabama.

4. Also seen at Alabama's footballs game is their band. What is the band's official name?

Answer: The Million Dollar Band

Alabama's band first began in 1912 with 14 members. Beginning in 1936 under the leadership of Colonel Charleton K. Butler, it rose to a nationally prominent college band. It is reported that the band earned its name in 1922 at game between Alabama and Georgia Tech which Georgia Tech won 33-7. W. C. Pickens, an Alabama alumnus, was asked "What do you have at Alabama?" He answered "A million dollar band."

5. Paul "Bear" Bryant was head coach at Alabama for 25 years from 1958 to 1983. During this time he became known for a trademark fashion statement. Can you pick it out?

Answer: Houndstooth check hat

Bear Bryant originally wore a plain fedora or a baseball cap. In 1965, Sonny Werblin, an owner of the New York Jets, gave him his first houndstooth check hat. From then on, it was his trademark.

6. Over the years, Alabama has had many great quarterbacks. Which of these four *never* played at Bama?

Answer: John Elway

Bart Starr played at Alabama 1952-1955, Kenny Stabler 1965-1967, and Joe Namath 1962-1964. John Elway played for Stanford during his college years.

7. Under the guidance of Bear Bryant from 1958 to 1983, how many National Championships were taken during his 25 year leadership?

Answer: 6

National Championships were won by the Crimson Tide-1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, and 1979. During his time at Alabama, he also led the team to 14 Southeastern Conference Titles and took the team to 29 bowl games.

8. The Alabama football team is popular known by what name?

Answer: The Crimson Tide

Initially the team was known as just "The Varsity" or the "Crimson White". Their first knickname was the "Thin Red Line". The "Crimson Tide" was first used by Hugh Roberts, a newspaper sports writer in 1907.

9. What outstanding member of the Alabama football team went on to have a long career acting in motion pictures?

Answer: Johnny Mack Brown

Johnny Mack Brown played football at the University of Alabama. In 1926, he led his team to an NCAA division 1-A national championship. That year he was named MVP in the Rose Bowl game. He went on to an acting career that spanned from 1927 to 1966, making more than 160 movies.

10. Alabama football has had a long history. When did they play their first game?

Answer: 1892

Alabama first fielded a football team in 1892. In a season of 4 games, their record was 2-2-0. The first game played by Alabama, which they won 56-0, was against Birmingham High School.

Source: Author dorothy1725

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