I remember your dad. Thanks for the great story!I have never bragged about my father as much as I should have….but with the passing of the Snake, I will for the moment. My father was Tommy Tolleson who also recently passed away. He played on the 1964 and 1965 National Championships teams at Alabama.
In 2004 my father and I attended the 40th Anniversary of the 1964 Championship team in Tuscaloosa. When we arrived at the stadium, Mal Moore invited us to watch the game from his box along with Ray Ogden. When we took our seats in Mr. Moore’s box, I immediately recognized Mr. Stabler in the next box over wearing headphones as he provided pregame coverage of the game.
As soon as we sat down, Mr. Stabler looked in our direction and immediately removed his headphones, stood up, and exited his box. The next thing I knew, Mr. Stabler was standing next to me as he shook my father’s hand. After my father introduced us, Mr. Stabler looked me in the eye and said, “When I first came to the University of Alabama, your father was my hero.”
Never been prouder.
I too remember your dad, he was a big part of those teams. I recently saw where he passed away. You and your family have my sincerest condolences.I remember your dad. Thanks for the great story!
I remember hearing your dad's name called over the radio many a game as a kid in Anniston, Namath to Tolleson, Sloan to Tolleson, never forget it. Hate to hear of his passing also.I have never bragged about my father as much as I should have….but with the passing of the Snake, I will for the moment. My father was Tommy Tolleson who also recently passed away. He played on the 1964 and 1965 National Championships teams at Alabama.
In 2004 my father and I attended the 40th Anniversary of the 1964 Championship team in Tuscaloosa. When we arrived at the stadium, Mal Moore invited us to watch the game from his box along with Ray Ogden. When we took our seats in Mr. Moore’s box, I immediately recognized Mr. Stabler in the next box over wearing headphones as he provided pregame coverage of the game.
As soon as we sat down, Mr. Stabler looked in our direction and immediately removed his headphones, stood up, and exited his box. The next thing I knew, Mr. Stabler was standing next to me as he shook my father’s hand. After my father introduced us, Mr. Stabler looked me in the eye and said, “When I first came to the University of Alabama, your father was my hero.”
Never been prouder.
That is a cool story for many reasons. Thanks for sharing.“When I first came to the University of Alabama, your father was my hero.” Never been prouder.