re: Is there any truth to Harvey Updyke’s claim

Unlikely. And, even if it did happen, it probably wouldve been very few people. I've met plenty of older auburn fans that respected Bear Bryant. I've had one tell me that everyone, Bama and auburn fans alike shed tears the day he died and he told me he was on the side of the road along with Bama fans watching his funeral procession. People actually showed more respect for the dead back then.