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Separately, those two old warhorses, the governor and the coach, had a cordial, but rather detached relationship. For one thing, the ever-paranoid Wallace reportedly feared that Bryant’s popularity would make him a formidable challenger in a gubernatorial race.

John Hannah, who played as an offensive lineman for Alabama, and later enjoyed a Hall of Fame career in the NFL, once reportedly quipped: "Wallace called Bryant weekly. The reason was he was scared that Bryant would run for governor, because [Bryant would] win.

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Posted by TeamLSU

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Posted on 11/17/13 at 6:17 pm to DWag215

Dwag-Wallace was the FACE of southern politics while Bear was the face of Alabama during that time. Wallace had far more power that Bryant regardless what John Hannah make have thought.

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Posted by coachcrisp

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Posted on 11/17/13 at 6:47 pm to DWag215

John Hannah, who played as an offensive lineman for Alabama, and later enjoyed a Hall of Fame career in the NFL, once reportedly quipped: "Wallace called Bryant weekly. The reason was he was scared that Bryant would run for governor, because [Bryant would] win.
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Didn't you notice the word "quipped". It was a joke, son.