1961 Football Roster # Name Name Pos. One major hurdle remained, the annual meeting with arch-rival Auburn. 2 position in the weekly polls. Then Iowa's championship hopes went awry when they hit the heart of their conference schedule and they dropped four straight. "We certainly weren't very big, and we got a lot of attention for that over the next few years. [6][16][17] After a scoreless first quarter, the Wolfpack scored their only points of the game on a one-yard Roman Gabriel touchdown run for a 70 lead. Griffin, John Chandler (2001). The Crimson Tide defense held Georgia Tech to 30 yards rushing, 66 yards passing and just six first downs. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against NC State to 20. [45] In their first game of the season, Alabama was shut out by Tulane at New Orleans, 190. Over the previous decade the Crimson Tide suffered no less than five losing seasons and, at one point, endured an agonizing 17-game losing streak. [33][34] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 11131. [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. Yet four years after that fateful meeting - and half a century ago this year eleven of the 89 freshmen in that room celebrated the first of six titles the man known as "the Bear" would bring to Tuscaloosa. [9][10] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 19164. 18 position in the week leading to their game against Tampa. That bigness didnt come all at once. [30], As they entered their season finale against No. Fullback Mike Fracchias 43-yard dash keyed Crimson Tide's 79-yard touchdown drive just eight minutes into the game. That turmoil had captured the nation's attention earlier that year when a bus carrying integrated passengers was firebombed near Anniston and the riders aboard attacked by a mob. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. After Alabama was recognized as national champions by the major wire services, it capped the season with a 10-3 victory overthe Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sugar Bowl. [41][42] Alabama then closed the game with a six-yard Richardson touchdown run in the third and a 34-yard field goal in the fourth to win 340. We came to play. Jefferson City, Mo. [58], Template:Southeastern Conference football champions With the possibility of playing in the Rose Bowl nipped in the bud, Alabama accepted the invitation to play No. The Crimson Tides opponents scored 22 points. 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. When North Carolina State scored a touchdown in the first half of the Oct. 14 contest at Denny Stadium it marked the first time the Tide fell behind that season. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. Organizers of the Rose Bowl game were considering inviting the team from the Yellowhammer State back to play in the New Years Day classic for the first time since 1946 in order to face the powerful Ohio State squad who remained undefeated (but bearing one tie on their record). 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide Stats 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 [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. All rights reserved. [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). However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. [30] After a one-yard Laurien Stapp run in the third extended the Alabama lead to 260, Tampa scored their only points on a three-yard Ronnie Perez touchdown pass to Charles Truelock. The 1961 Alabama football team was one of the greatest in Crimson Tide history Jimmy Bank Aug 20, 2020 10:00 AM EDT Image courtesy of Jimmy Bank Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryant's fourth Alabama. . 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. [6][29][30] Alabama took a 140 first quarter lead on touchdown runs of four-yards by Billy Richardson and one-yard by Pat Trammell, and after a 26-yard Tim Davis field goal in the second quarter led 170 at halftime. [15][16] On the Houston drive that ensued, Billy Richardson intercepted a Don Sessions pass and returned it to the Cougars' 18-yard line. 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide footballAP & UPI national champions, 1961 Southeastern Conference football standings, 1961 NCAA University Division football season, 1961 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team, 1961 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team, 1972 NCAA University Division football season, "2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book", "Football Bowl Subdivision Records: Consensus National Champions", "Power-packed Tide, stuns Bulldogs in 326 romp", "Crimson Tide wins 170 to remain undefeated", "Tide scores 240 win on soggy grid as Fracchia stars", "Texas takes top spot; Alabama ranked second", "Bama heads to Sugar Bowl with 340 win over Auburn", "Mighty Tide rolls over Razorbacks, 103", "Neighbors, Winston lead; Fracchia, Trammell picked", "NCAA's decision to allow freshman eligibility changed football landscape", "Unanimous vote makes SEC frosh eligible", "Namath, McKinney spark Baby Tide to 2014 victory", College football national champions (poll era), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1961_Alabama_Crimson_Tide_football_team&oldid=1131819777, 1961 Southeastern Conference football season, Southeastern Conference football champion seasons, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox college sports team season with no sport parameter, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 22:26. 4 position. It seemed to work as Auburn was never able to penetrate beyond the Crimson Tide 35-yard-line. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. [6][12][13] Alabama took a 130 first quarter lead on touchdown runs of 66-yards by Mike Fracchia and eight-yards by Pat Trammell. Basketball (W) Tickets. Ht. Football Tickets. Under scorching summer heat in the 90s, Alabama football held its fourth practice of fall camp on Tuesday in preparation for the season opener against Miami. 4 ranked team for the second consecutive week. [35] In what was the only all-time meeting against the Spiders, Alabama won 660 and scored the most points in a game since their 890 win over Delta State in 1951. And Bryant has something very specific to tell his new team that winter morning. The Crimson Tide then defeated Houston in their final road game of the season and then returned home and defeated Mississippi State on homecoming in Tuscaloosa. Which NFL teams have had the most, and fewest, former Alabama Crimson Tide football players on their roster over the years. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. [2][3] Alabama never relinquished the lead, but Georgia ended the shutout bid late in the fourth quarter when Fran Tarkenton threw a three-yard touchdown pass to Dan Davis that made the final score 216. Gambling problem? [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. Alabama responded later in the period with a 14-yard Hudson Harris touchdown run to take the lead and then added a 35-yard Tim Davis field goal in the third that made the final score 106. The incident also led to a rift between Bryant and Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd that culminated with the Yellow Jackets withdrawing from the SEC. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. 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. 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. [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. [9][10] Later in the quarter, Alabama's lead was extended further to 90 after Charles Binkley snapped the ball over the head of Russell Morris on a punt attempt and out of the endzone for a safety. [43][44] For the 1960 season, the Alabama freshmen squad was coached by Sam Bailey and finished their season with a record of two wins and one loss (21). The next week, Alabama was upset in Knoxville by Tennessee and as a result exited the polls. The Plainsmen had only suffered a single loss that season, a 10-3 defeat at the hands of Tennessee in the season opener. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. He was also named All-SEC. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) (PDF). [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fifth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. [23], Behind a 24-yard game-winning Richard ODell field goal with only six seconds left in the game, the Crimson Tide upset the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 1615 at Grant Field. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. 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. [4][9][10] Billy Richardson scored the first points of the game with his one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). [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. These players included the following: Prior to the 1972 NCAA University Division football season, NCAA rules prohibited freshmen from participating on the varsity team, and as such many schools fielded freshmen teams. "We were a great defensive team.". 1 in both polls and won the prestigious MacArthur Bowl. [26], In the week that led into this game, Bear Bryant and Georgia Tech head coach Bobby Dodd agreed to make a request to then SEC commissioner Bernie Moore to allow for a "sudden death" overtime period in the event the game was tied at the end of regulation. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. And the 1961 season was a rollercoaster for the frontrunners. [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 Razorbacks final attempt to score ended with an incomplete pass as the clock finally ran out on the New Orleans contest to bring Alabama's undefeated national championship season to a close. Odds & lines subject to change. [45] Auburn scored their only points in the fourth on a touchdown pass from Frank James to Reggie Allen, and in the loss, the Tigers fumbled the ball eight times with Alabama having recovered seven of them.[45]. [41][42] In the second, Pat Trammell scored on a one-yard run, Tim Davis connected on a 35-yard field goal and Trammell threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Richard Williamson. [45][46] Although Alabama was held scoreless in the second half, the Razorbacks only managed to score a 23-yard Mickey Cissell field goal in the third quarter that made the final score 103 in favor of Alabama. That calm was broken the next week when Atlanta papers plastered pictures of the injured Granning in his hospital bed on their front pages accusing Holt of intentionally causing the injury. [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. 2 position in the national polls. "It's not what they eat and tote off, it's what they fall into and mess up that hurts," he said. A hard fought win in overtime clinched the conference title for Alabama. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. 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. Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 10-3 versus Arkansas. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [2][3] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 24184. College Football Game Programs 1960-1969. [45] Alabama points were scored on a six-yard Dale Layton touchdown pass to Jerry Beard, a nine-yard Layton touchdown run, a 26-yard Larry Wall touchdown run and a 37-yard Tim Davis field goal. But he had never succeed in leading a team to the national championship. Academic Year Hometown High School; 10: Keith: Weber: Quarterback: 6-0: 182: So. [60] After the Bulldogs took a 70 first quarter lead on a six-yard Ray Reed pass to Tommy Inman, Alabama tied the game 77 on an eight-yard Namath touchdown run early in the second. All rights reserved. Fluker in 2013, when the franchise was still located in San Diego. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. It makes sense, though, since the franchise is located on the other side of the country, and in the heart of a conference other than the SEC. Eventually he was forced to take legal action against the most egregious of his attackers in the media. After Alabama upset Georgia in week one, they entered the polls for the first time at the No. 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. Join our linker program. Find out more. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. As for which franchises have had the most, the numbers pretty much line up with the draft with one major exception, the Detroit Lions. Despite the controversies, the Alabama players stayed focused on their undefeated run through the regular season. [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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. The '61 Alabama football squad was led by legendary coach Bear Bryant. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [41][42] In the second, Pat Trammell scored on a one-yard run, Tim Davis connected on a 35-yard field goal and Trammell threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Richard Williamson. 15 prior to their win over Vanderbilt. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fourth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Legion Field in Birmingham and Ladd Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. [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. 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. [35] At Legion Field in the annual Iron Bowl game, Alabama shut out the Tigers for the second consecutive season, this time by a score of 30. 2 position in the weekly polls. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. [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. 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.[58]. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [17], On homecoming in Starkville, Alabama scored their only touchdown in the first quarter and shutout the Mississippi State Maroons 70. This time over the possibility of the Crimson Tide playing in the "The Grandaddy of them All." Maybe they did and maybe they didn't but the high poll ranking came in handy as the season progressed since, like any national championship, gaining the title depended a great deal on the fortunes of other teams vying for the prize over the course of the season. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. [21][22] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Furman to 50. [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. The Volunteers didnt get to enjoy the honor particularly long either as Alabama went on to crush them 34-3. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Lee Roy Jordan (54) played as a linebacker and center for Alabama from 1960-1962. 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To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. [14], A week after their first loss of the season at Tennessee, the Crimson Tide returned home and shutout the Houston Cougars 140 on homecoming in Tuscaloosa. 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. The segregation of the Alabama team reflected the racial turmoil in the state, Murray alleged. [4][5] Fracchia scored first on a two-yard run and was followed with a seven-yard Mal Moore touchdown pass to Red Wilkins. Both teams offenses were presented big breaks over the course of the rest of the game but the defenses kept rising to the challenge. [4][6] After a scoreless first quarter, Tulane took a 60 halftime lead after Tommy Mason scored on a three-yard touchdown run. 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