Here is a picture of Coach Bryant before Liberty Bowl

[oskie]

Dear Crimson: I was in the Memphis sports media for years, and a member of Bellevue. I took that picture. I can tell you, Adrian loved it. He told me it was the only picture with a celebrity that impressed his kids.

... thanks for the post

FWIW - i believe i heard dr. rogers once say that he played quarterback in high school - i can understand why he would love that photo :smile:

 

[CapstoneTider]

I think the close up view of Coach Bryant's eyes is what makes this picture priceless. This is a very intimate picture of him. You can tell that he had a hard life growing up, you don't see that look much these days. God Bless coach always.

 

[dirtroadlizard]

Thanks for sharing this picture . Like Capstone , I am captured by Coach Bryant's eyes . My dad used to call them " gun slinger eyes ". I'll bet every line on Coaches face could tell a heck of a story . I loved Coach Bryant and will never forget him !

 

[GrayTide]

Or there's the similar view - there are no coincidences...

As I get older I am more inclined to accept this point of view.

 

[bamafan918]

I dodged death with a clogged coronary artery a couple of weeks ago. Believe me, it changes one's perspective...

Earle glad you are ok. Hope you are feeling better.

 

[rbvols]

This has been the most enjoyable thread I have read today. I loved the part about Coach Bryant and Robert Shuller meeting on the plane.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Earle glad you are ok. Hope you are feeling better.

It was caught in time - no heart attack and no heart damage. It was one of those conditions which can't be caught by stress tests or angiograms before they erupt. It's the cause of most sudden cardiac deaths without prior warnings or risk factors. I guess I was the benefactor of lucky coincidence - or maybe not... Maybe I was meant to hang around a while longer...

 

[RJ YellowHammer]

It was caught in time - no heart attack and no heart damage. It was one of those conditions which can't be caught by stress tests or angiograms before they erupt. It's the cause of most sudden cardiac deaths without prior warnings or risk factors. I guess I was the benefactor of lucky coincidence - or maybe not... Maybe I was meant to hang around a while longer...

We're all certainly grateful you're here.

 

[bama61]

It was caught in time - no heart attack and no heart damage. It was one of those conditions which can't be caught by stress tests or angiograms before they erupt. It's the cause of most sudden cardiac deaths without prior warnings or risk factors. I guess I was the benefactor of lucky coincidence - or maybe not... Maybe I was meant to hang around a while longer...

Whatever the case, glad you're still with us. As you mentioned earlier, that kind of close call does indeed change your outlook.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Whatever the case, glad you're still with us. As you mentioned earlier, that kind of close call does indeed change your outlook.

Thanks, Marvin. We OFs need to hang around for the youngsters...

 

[RJ YellowHammer]

Thanks, Marvin. We OFs need to hang around for the youngsters...

Just from the injuries of yours that I know about, I'm not sure there are many "youngsters" that can keep up with you.

 

[BamaFlum]

It was caught in time - no heart attack and no heart damage. It was one of those conditions which can't be caught by stress tests or angiograms before they erupt. It's the cause of most sudden cardiac deaths without prior warnings or risk factors. I guess I was the benefactor of lucky coincidence - or maybe not... Maybe I was meant to hang around a while longer...

You are very blessed. Obviously, there is some unfinished business in you life. Glad to hear your alright.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Just from the injuries of yours that I know about, I'm not sure there are many "youngsters" that can keep up with you.

LOL! Well, the underlying condition didn't slow me down. It was a sudden rupture of an outwardly bulging plaque, which doesn't show up with any presently known test. It was in the worst artery possible, but it didn't completely close off the artery, so I escaped with no damage. Sobering experience, though...

 

[JohnnyCache]

Glad you're okay, Earle.

Can anyone tell me what year this was taken?

 

[CapstoneTider]

From the Hair and polyester, I would guess 74-75.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Glad you're okay, Earle.

Can anyone tell me what year this was taken?

Whatever you put up, I can't see. May be a good thing...

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Glad you're okay, Earle.

Can anyone tell me what year this was taken?

I think Capstone is about right. I've seen the pic before, but I don't remember the year and occasion...

 

[Tide Rev]

I think Capstone is about right. I've seen the pic before, but I don't remember the year and occasion...

Something tells me 1969...

 

[Crimson1967]

I'm guessing that is Joe Namath next to Bryant? I'm pretty sure it is, just hard to picture him at a Billy Graham crusade. And that is Tom Landry between Namath and Graham?

Who is the guy in the back row? Is this Legion Field?

Edit....according to this link, it was 1972.

http://www.bhamwiki.com/w/1972_Billy_Graham_Alabama_Crusade

 

[Tide Rev]

I stand corrected...in the book Faith of the Crimson Tide by Wayne Atchenson, this picture is in the book and here is the caption:
"Billy Graham and his evangelistic ministry has had a profound impact upon the Alabama family. On May 14-21, 1972, Billy Graham and his team held a Crusade in Birmingham at Legion Field. On the platform for one service was Mary Harmon Bryant, Coach Paul Bryant, Joe Namath, Coach Tom Landry, Mr. Graham, Scott Hunter, and Mike Kolen."