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Posted on 2/16/17 at 8:58 am
Posted on 2/16/17 at 8:58 am
No trolling at all. Just curious. API became Auburn in 1960. So, when Auburn won the 1957 national title, do the trophies, awards, publications/historical items display Alabama Polytechnic Institute?
I've never seen anything with the API name on it and just curious because history like that is a fascinating thing.
I've never seen anything with the API name on it and just curious because history like that is a fascinating thing.
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Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:07 am to Oklahomey
no, we were known as Auburn
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:14 am to Oklahomey
Good question. I've got a practice ball that Vince Dooley (then asst. coach) gave me in 1958 and it's got "API" stamped in large letters on it. 
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:21 am to coachcrisp
Talk about a treasured memento! Emotional and monetary value for sure.
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:29 am to Oklahomey
My father was an Auburn graduate and I often heard it called API. Auburn is actually just the name of the town where the school is located. I wander what its name would be today if they'd decided to build it next door in Opelika, Ala. 
just picking....it's a good school
just picking....it's a good school
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:33 am to Oklahomey
The school was officially API but was more commonly referred to as Auburn. Sports teams were always the Auburn Tigers. You can find memorabilia that says API National Champs but it's not common and most says Auburn
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:40 am to NYCAuburn
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no, we were known as Auburn
Your name was API until 1960.
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:52 am to GnashRebel
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Your name was API until 1960.
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:54 am to Oklahomey
Posted on 2/16/17 at 10:01 am to Pavoloco83
Seriously, why do Auburn folks have such an aversion to references made about their former name...seems like y'all want to run from the association.
Posted on 2/16/17 at 10:03 am to coachcrisp
Wouldn't you?
Posted on 2/16/17 at 10:04 am to coachcrisp
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Seriously, why do Auburn folks have such an aversion to references made about their former name...seems like y'all want to run from the association.
I don't see people running just answering the asked question
Posted on 2/16/17 at 10:08 am to coachcrisp
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gave me in 1958
Holy shite you are old. Maybe that explains why you are such a terrible poster
Posted on 2/16/17 at 10:10 am to coachcrisp
Nothing to run from. You asked a question and people are answering your question. Why is that difficult for you to understand?
Posted on 2/16/17 at 10:13 am to GnashRebel
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no, we were known as Auburn
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Your name was API until 1960.
You must have the highest IQ in the country....
Posted on 2/16/17 at 10:19 am to coachcrisp
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Seriously, why do Auburn folks have such an aversion to references made about their former name...seems like y'all want to run from the association.
I think there are more bama fans that try to use it in a derogatory sense rather than Auburn fans that have an aversion to the name.
They sell API shirts in all the bookstores..
Posted on 2/16/17 at 10:35 am to coachcrisp
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I think there are more bama fans that try to use it in a derogatory sense rather than Auburn fans that have an aversion to the name.
This. Although I will admit you have explained your use of it in the past.
Posted on 2/16/17 at 11:14 am to coachcrisp
Has a lot to do with their on-going identity crisis...i.e. API,Alabama Polytechnic Institute,plainsmen,eagles,tigers et al
Posted on 2/16/17 at 11:17 am to tickfawtiger
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tickfawtiger
I thought you were banned, but looks like not
Posted on 2/16/17 at 11:20 am to NYCAuburn
No, I thought it was you, that was banned !
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