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Alabama and the number 12
Posted on 1/28/12 at 11:52 pm
Posted on 1/28/12 at 11:52 pm
The Number 12 has always been a symbol of Alabama football in my lifetime... We won our first NC of my life when I was 12. It was considered the 12th NC for Alabama. Bear Bryant wore number 12 at Alabama, along with Kenny Stabler, Joe Namath, Brodie Croyle, and Greg McElroy to name a few.
I understand putting 13, and now 14 on the displayed helmets on espn, etc... eventhough they used to use the year.
However, if they are gonna use a number besides the year... I say they stick with 12.
I understand putting 13, and now 14 on the displayed helmets on espn, etc... eventhough they used to use the year.
However, if they are gonna use a number besides the year... I say they stick with 12.
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Posted on 1/28/12 at 11:55 pm to NATidefan
Did they not go with 13 because it's unlucky?
Posted on 1/28/12 at 11:57 pm to I Ham That I Ham
They had the 13 since Bama beat Texas.
Posted on 1/28/12 at 11:58 pm to PurpleandGold Motown
I know. I just don't ever remember seeing 13 on any Bama stuff after they won number 13. when I think of bama football, just the number 12 comes to mind.
Posted on 1/28/12 at 11:58 pm to I Ham That I Ham
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Did they not go with 13 because it's unlucky?
13 in regards to what, the QBs or displayed helmets? There are plenty helmets that got displayed that had 13 on them from 2009 up until Jan. 9. As far as the alabama players I think it just developed that for some reason many of the ones wearing 12 ended up being good players.
This post was edited on 1/29/12 at 12:00 am
Posted on 1/28/12 at 11:59 pm to NATidefan
I hate to say it but the tradition of #55 for USC >>> #12 for Alabama. The players who've worn #55 for USC has been a lot better than players who have worn the #12 for Alabama over the last 25 years.
Posted on 1/29/12 at 12:00 am to Unbiased Bama Fan
in regards to bama helmets that are displayed I never saw any that had a 13 on them. then again I don't see as much bama stuff as you.
Posted on 1/29/12 at 12:01 am to Unbiased Bama Fan
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I hate to say it but the tradition of #55 for USC >>> #12 for Alabama. The players who've worn #55 for USC has been a lot better than players who have worn the #12 for Alabama over the last 25 years.
I'd bet you'd disagree with your statement if McElroy didn't wear 12.
This post was edited on 1/29/12 at 1:05 am
Posted on 1/29/12 at 12:01 am to I Ham That I Ham
let's not forget syracuse and number 44
Posted on 1/29/12 at 12:03 am to I Ham That I Ham
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in regards to bama helmets that are displayed I never saw any that had a 13 on them. then again I don't see as much bama stuff as you.
They were out there quite a bit.
This post was edited on 1/29/12 at 12:05 am
Posted on 1/29/12 at 12:04 am to NATidefan
And updated quickly...
Posted on 1/29/12 at 12:17 am to NATidefan
Bear Bryant was number 21 not number 12!
Posted on 1/29/12 at 12:21 am to NATidefan
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They were out there quite a bit
I guess so. thanks
Posted on 1/29/12 at 12:25 am to Bama Doug
Bear Bryant was number 21 not number 12!
Sorry, wikipedia has some explaining to do.
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Bear Bryant was number 21 not number 12!
Sorry, wikipedia has some explaining to do.
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The number 12 is also prestigious at the University of Alabama. It is usually reserved for top quarterbacks, although it was worn by 1930s lineman Bear Bryant, who became a coaching legend at Alabama.
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Posted on 1/29/12 at 12:27 am to Bama Doug
Umm, I'm fairly certain Bryant wore #12 at some point while playing for UA
Posted on 1/29/12 at 12:31 am to I Ham That I Ham
Bryant wore many different numbers as did his teammates. There were no rules regulating the use of numbers and Alabama, like many other schools during the depression years, gave players different numbered jersey nearly every game. The point? Why to sell programs of course!
Posted on 1/29/12 at 12:32 am to bamaboy87
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Umm, I'm fairly certain Bryant wore #12 at some point while playing for UA
I think he did too, but I wasn't alive or can come up with a pic or link other than wikipedia... soooooooooo
Posted on 1/29/12 at 12:36 am to bama61
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Bryant wore many different numbers as did his teammates. There were no rules regulating the use of numbers and Alabama, like many other schools during the depression years, gave players different numbered jersey nearly every game. The point? Why to sell programs of course!
I recall being told similar.
Posted on 1/29/12 at 12:39 am to NATidefan
The photo I have of his playing days has him wearing 21. In the end the number on the helmet has always corresponded to the number of NCs!
Posted on 1/29/12 at 1:02 am to NATidefan
Derrick Thomas wore #55 at Alabama. frick that USC shite
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