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Posted on 10/18/11 at 5:35 pm to Golfer
Posted on 10/18/11 at 5:35 pm to Golfer
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Well that's where you'd be wrong because the entire state has an impact on the Steel Industry. Thus, the name Iron Bowl is still relevant.
Not nearly as much as Birmingham. At the height of its relevancy, Birmingham produced 40% of the nation's steel. While there were various other hot spots in north Alabama where iron and steel was mined, Birmingham was the central hub. All roads led to B-ham in that regard.
Aside from north-central Alabama, the rest of the state had very little to do with the iron and steel industry. Coal was the biggest industry for the vast majority of the state.
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Posted on 10/18/11 at 5:43 pm to RollTide1987
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Not nearly as much as Birmingham. At the height of its relevancy, Birmingham produced 40% of the nation's steel. While there were various other hot spots in north Alabama where iron and steel was mined, Birmingham was the central hub. All roads led to B-ham in that regard.
No shite. But lets ignore the fact that North and Central Alabama were involved in the industry, and hell even Mobile is now. Thus, the name is still relevant.
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