Others cried openly. Breaking down the latest in 2024 football recruiting, from top commits to March visits, The Turnover Luck Index: Rating every 2022 team, from USC to Rutgers, Kiper's updated NFL mock draft: Who's moving up for a QB? [2] He went on to establish more tracks in Texas (for example in La Marque, Texas), Idaho, and Iowa. Bryant did play high school basketball in Tuscaloosa, but in interviews he has said he was part of a great team and played only sparingly. During an extensive interview a year ago with the Tuscaloosa News and executive sports editor Tommy Deas, Bryant talked about what Bama football meant to the university. Paul Bryant Obituary (2006) - Phoenix, AZ - The Arizona Republic Several red and white banners reading 'We Love You, Bear' flapped from interstate overpasses as the motorcade rolled by. Bryant's son, Paul Bryant Jr., remembers his father's birthday more than the anniversary of his death, but for most Alabama fans, everything changed "the day Bear Bryant died." NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? "Then," he added, "I'll do the same with Paul.". You miss a lot of things you shouldn't miss.". Tobacco industry -- Kentucky -- Lexington. Paul 'Bear' Bryant's name persists in Alabama fans Bear Bryant dies of heart attack - UPI Archives Billy is asleep. He's been on the board for 13 years or so. [1] [3][7] He also served on the boards of trustees of the Alabama Heritage Foundation and the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia. When he came back, he was a regular campus policeman. But that doesn't mean Bryant views football as unimportant. The price for memories is regret, and somewhere in the middle of all this, Billy considers how he spent his life. Lexington (Ky.) -- History -- 20th century. Alabama won the game against the University of Illinois at Urbana?Champaign, 21 to 15.