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re: Why Did Bear Bryant Wait Seven Years to Integrate Bama Football?
Posted on 11/17/13 at 5:03 pm to MrAUTigers
Posted on 11/17/13 at 5:03 pm to MrAUTigers
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WRONG!
Wilbur Jackson was recruited to play football at Alabama in 1969. He arrived in Tuscaloosa as a freshman in 1970. Since freshmen at that time were required to sit out a year, he wouldn't dress out at the games but he would practice with the team during the week.
Posted on 11/17/13 at 5:04 pm to RollTide1987
This account is entirely corroborated by the USA Today link on page 3.
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