re: So, why did the Iron Bowl take a 40 year break?

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Not to mention Auburn was kicking bama's tail during that time. Bama didn't take the lead in the series until Bear broke off 9 straight in the late 70s up until Bo showed up.

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when the series broke off, AU did have the lead. Once the series returned, Alabama took the lead in the middle 50's, but then AU was able to retake it by the end.It really kinda of went back and forth until 1965 and Alabama took the lead for good......