1960 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1960 Alabama Crimson Tide football Southeastern Conference SEC 10 9 8–1–2 5–1–1 Bear Bryant 3rd Leon Fuller Bobby Boylston Denny StadiumLegion Field Bluebonnet Bowl T Tied 3–3 vs. Texas The 1960 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1960 college football season. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his third year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. They finished with a record of eight wins, one loss and two ties (8–1–2 overall, 5–1–1 in the SEC) and with a tie against Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl. After Alabama upset Georgia in week one, they entered the polls for the first time at the No. 5 position for their game against Tulane. However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. 15 prior to their win over Vanderbilt. The next week, Alabama was upset in Knoxville by Tennessee and as a result exited the polls. The Crimson Tide then proceeded to win all six of their regular season games that remained. After a victories over Houston on homecoming and on the road at Mississippi State, Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1952 season when they defeated 1960 Furman Paladins Furman 51–0. After an unsuccessful bid to allow for a "sudden death" overtime period in the event of a tie in their game against Georgia Tech, Alabama defeated both the Yellow Jackets in Atlanta and Tampa at home prior to their victory over Auburn in the Iron Bowl. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a tie against Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl. Schedule 1960 AP September 17 w Georgia 13 Legion Field Birmingham, AL rivalry ABC 21–6 36,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-alabama-dumps-ge/133184782/ Asheville Citizen-Times Alabama dumps Georgia, 21–6 September 18, 1960 October 9, 2023 Newspapers.com September 24 t y 5 Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 6–6 43,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85645998/tide-scored-late-for-66-tie/ The Montgomery Advertiser Tide scored late for 6–6 tie September 25, 1960 September 19, 2021 Newspapers.com October 1 w 15 Vanderbilt Legion Field Birmingham, AL 21–0 41,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-vandy-bobbles-aid-tide-21/133184972/ The Nashville Tennessean Vandy bobbles aid Tide 21–0 October 2, 1960 October 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 15 l y 15 Tennessee Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN Third Saturday in October 7–20 46,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99640609/alabama-mistakes-lead-to-tennesseevictor/ The Decatur Daily Alabama mistakes lead to Tennessee victory October 16, 1960 April 12, 2022 Newspapers.com October 22 w y y Houston Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 14–0 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/corpus-christi-caller-times-bama-posts/133185132/ The Corpus Christi Caller-Times 'Bama posts 14–0 win over Houston October 23, 1960 October 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 29 w y Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS rivalry 7–0 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-dothan-eagle-mississippi-state-fight/133180346/ The Dothan Eagle Mississippi State fights but Tide power wins, 7–0 October 30, 1960 October 9, 2023 Newspapers.com November 5 w y Furman Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 51–0 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84004292/bama-mauls-furman/ The Huntsville Times Bama mauls Furman November 6, 1960 August 23, 2021 Newspapers.com November 12 w y Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry 16–15 44,006 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-star-alabama-goal-at-gun-beats-g/133185244/ Evening Star Alabama goal at gun beats Georgia Tech November 13, 1960 August 23, 2021 Newspapers.com November 19 w y 18 Tampa Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 34–6 19,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-selma-times-journal-alabama-outguns/133185333/ The Selma Times-Journal Alabama outguns gritty Spartans in 34–6 tilt November 20, 1960 October 9, 2023 Newspapers.com November 26 w y 17 Auburn 8 Legion Field Birmingham, AL Iron Bowl 3–0 46,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-brooker-boots-alabam/133185432/ The Birmingham News Brooker boots Alabama into Bluebonnet November 27, 1960 October 9, 2023 Newspapers.com December 17 t y y 9 Texas Rice Stadium Houston, TX Bluebonnet Bowl ABC 3–3 70,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123812570/tide-and-texas-toe-to-33-deadlock/ The Birmingham News Tide and Texas toe to 3–3 deadlock December 18, 1960 April 30, 2023 Newspapers.comhttp://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html#1960 1960 Alabama football schedule RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics January 23, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111125000700/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html November 25, 2011 Game summaries Georgia 1960 Georgia Bulldogs football team Alabama 0 21 0 0 #13 Georgia 0 0 0 6 September 17 Legion FieldBirmingham, Alabama 36,000 Sources:Surprising Alabama thumps Georgia Associated Press https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=RHI0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=0csEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1718%2C2481616 Spartanburg Herald-Journal September 18, 1960 C1 January 21, 2013UPI Alabama turns loose fleet backs to humble Bulldogs https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=46k0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=-UMDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5137%2C1858348 Rome News-Tribune September 18, 1960 10 January 21, 2013 To open the 1960 season, the Crimson Tide scored 21 second quarter points en route to a 21–6 upset over the Georgia Bulldogs at Legion Field.1959 Season Recap After a scoreless first quarter, touchdowns were scored on a three-yard run by Tommy White and on runs of one and nine-yards by Bobby Skelton that made the halftime score 21–0. Alabama never relinquished the lead, but Georgia ended the shutout bid late in the fourth quarter when Fran Tarkenton threw a three-yard touchdown pass to Dan Davis that made the final score 21–6. Tulane 1960 Tulane Green Wave football team #5 Alabama 0 0 0 6 Tulane 0 6 0 0 September 24 Tulane StadiumNew Orleans 43,000 Source:Charles Land Tide ties Wave in last minute, 6–6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=BhkfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AJoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6617%2C3402401 The Tuscaloosa News September 25, 1960 9 January 21, 2013 After their upset victory over Georgia in their first game of the season, Alabama entered the polls for the first time of the season at the No. 5 position.Orlo Robertson Associated Press Tide ranked fifth https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=BBkfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AJoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7272%2C2921789 The Tuscaloosa News September 20, 1960 8 January 21, 2013 In their first road game of the season, the Crimson Tide scored a touchdown in the final minute that prevented an upset by the Tulane Green Wave in this 6–6 tie at New Orleans. After a scoreless first quarter, Tulane took a 6–0 halftime lead after Tommy Mason scored on a three-yard touchdown run. Pat Trammell tied the game in the final minute with his four-yard touchdown run, but the game then ended in a tie after a failed extra point by the Crimson Tide. Vanderbilt 1960 Vanderbilt Commodores football team Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 #15 Alabama 0 0 15 6 October 1 Legion Field Birmingham, Alabama 41,000 Sources:Jimmy Bryan Tide rolls past Vanderbilt, 21–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jSApAAAAIBAJ&sjid=HdYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2580%2C173983 The Gadsden Times October 2, 1960 23 February 10, 2013Charles Land Opportunistic Tide tops Vandy, 21–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jQ0fAAAAIBAJ&sjid=EZoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7434%2C113710 The Tuscaloosa News October 2, 1960 9 February 10, 2013 After their tie against Tulane, Alabama dropped ten spots to the No. 15 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt.Whitney Martin Associated Press Tide plunges to 15th spot in grid poll https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=BhkfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AJoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3679%2C4008062 The Tuscaloosa News September 27, 1960 8 February 10, 2013 In their game against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide rallied to a 21–0 victory after being held scoreless in the first half. Billy Richardson scored the first points of the game with his one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Later in the quarter, Alabama's lead was extended further to 9–0 after Charles Binkley snapped the ball over the head of Russell Morris on a punt attempt and out of the endzone for a safety. The Crimson Tide then took the free kick that ensued 49-yards for a touchdown with the points made on a 36-yard Bobby Skelton touchdown pass to Norbie Ronsonet for a 15–0 lead. The last touchdown of the game came in the final minute of the fourth quarter when Bud Moore returned an interception 32-yards and made the final score 21–0. Tennessee 1960 Tennessee Volunteers football team Third Saturday in October #15 Alabama 0 7 0 0 Tennessee 14 6 0 0 October 15 Shields–Watkins FieldKnoxville, Tennessee 46,000 Source:Escar Thompson Associated Press Vols bounce on Tide bobbles to win 20–7 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=lCApAAAAIBAJ&sjid=HdYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2158%2C1819932 The Gadsden Times October 16, 1960 25 February 10, 2013 In their annual rivalry game against Tennessee, early turnovers proved costly for the Crimson Tide in this 20–7 loss to the Volunteers at Knoxville. Ray Abruzzese fumbled the first play of the game for Alabama to set up the Vols' first score on an eight-yard Bill Majors touchdown pass to Charles Wyrick. Later in the first quarter, Tennessee took a 14–0 lead after a Tommy White fumble was recovered by Cotton Letner and returned 41-yards for a touchdown. After a three-yard Glenn Glass touchdown early in the second quarter made the Volunteers' lead 20–0, Alabama responded with their only points of the game on a 13-yard Laurien Stapp touchdown pass to Leon Fuller that made the final margin 20–6. Houston 1960 Houston Cougars football team Houston 0 0 0 0 Alabama 14 0 0 0 October 22 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama 30,000 Sources:Charles Land Tide cashes in on Cougar errors, 14–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=mA0fAAAAIBAJ&sjid=EZoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7066%2C3357625 The Tuscaloosa News October 23, 1960 9 February 10, 2013Associated Press Alabama scores twice in hurry then hangs on to beat Houston https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vn9PAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3QQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1944%2C4420178 Ocala Star-Banner October 23, 1960 11 February 10, 2013 A week after their first loss of the season at Tennessee, the Crimson Tide returned home and shutout the Houston Cougars 14–0 on homecoming in Tuscaloosa. Both Crimson Tide touchdowns were set up after Cougar turnovers gave them good field position. The first touchdown was set up after Lee Roy Jordan recovered a Charlie Rieves fumble at the Cougars' 31-yard line. Eight plays later Alabama led 7–0 after Laurien Stapp scored on a one-yard run. On the Houston drive that ensued, Billy Richardson intercepted a Don Sessions pass and returned it to the Cougars' 18-yard line. Four plays later Alabama scored what proved to be the final points of the game on a one-yard Richardson run. Mississippi State 1960 Mississippi State Maroons football team Alabama 7 0 0 0 Mississippi State 0 0 0 0 October 29 Scott FieldStarkville, Mississippi 25,000 Sources:Ben Davis Bama scored early, holds on for 7–0 victory https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=nA0fAAAAIBAJ&sjid=EZoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6563%2C4375971 The Tuscaloosa News October 30, 1960 9 February 10, 2013Associated Press Crimson Tide nips Maroons https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8-8pAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MfoDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7019%2C4368639 Lakeland Ledger October 30, 1960 3D February 10, 2013 On homecoming in Starkville, Alabama scored their only touchdown in the first quarter and shutout the Mississippi State Maroons 7–0. The Crimson Tide scored the lone points of the game on their second offensive possession when Pat Trammell scored on an 18-yard touchdown run. Furman 1960 Furman Purple Hurricane football team Furman 0 0 0 0 Alabama 7 14 8 22 November 5 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama 20,000 Sources:Tom Dygard Associated Press Alabama runs up highest score in 9 years with 51–0 win over Furman https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3x4sAAAAIBAJ&sjid=x8YEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4078%2C735117 The Florence Times November 6, 1960 4-1 February 10, 2013Charles Land Tide storms by Hurricane, 51–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NRQfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CZoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6990%2C547655 The Tuscaloosa News November 6, 1960 9 February 10, 2013 Against the Furman Paladins, Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1953 Orange Bowl in this 51–0 victory at Denny Stadium. After Bobby Skelton threw and eight-yard touchdown pass to Butch Wilson in the first, he followed it with a three-yard touchdown pass to Richard O’Dell in the second quarter. Pat Trammell then made the halftime score 21–0 with his one-yard run late in the half. After a one-yard Cotton Clark touchdown run extended the Alabama lead to 29–0 in the third, the Crimson Tide scored 22 fourth quarter points to win 51–0. Fourth quarter points were scored on a blocked punt for a safety, and touchdowns on a 62-yard Walter Cureton touchdown run, a 52-yard Laurien Stapp pass to Jerry Spruiell and a five-yard Stapp run. Georgia Tech 1960 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team Alabama 0 0 6 10 Georgia Tech 6 9 0 0 November 12 Grant FieldAtlanta 44,006 Sources:Vernon Butler Associated Press O'Dell's late boot gives Bama win https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=eAwpAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CtYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3003%2C1381942 The Gadsden Times November 15, 1960 25 February 10, 2013UPI 6 seconds left; kick wins it https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=d21VAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-z4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=2198%2C6256427 The Miami News November 15, 1960 2C February 10, 2013 Behind a 24-yard game-winning Richard O’Dell field goal with only six seconds left in the game, the Crimson Tide upset the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 16–15 at Grant Field. Tech dominated the first half and built a 15–0 halftime lead over Alabama. They scored on an eight-yard Jimmy Nail touchdown run, a 47-yard Thomas Wells field goal and on a three-yard Stanley Gann touchdown run. Alabama responded in the third quarter with a one-yard Leon Fuller touchdown run that cut the Jackets' lead to 15–6. The Crimson Tide then closed the game with a three-yard Bobby Skelton touchdown pass to Norbie Ronsonet and the 24-yard O'Dell field goal as time expired to win 16–15. In the week that led into this game, Bear Bryant and Georgia Tech head coach Bobby Dodd agreed to make a request to then SEC commissioner Bernie Moore to allow for a "sudden death" overtime period in the event the game was tied at the end of regulation.UPI Georgia Tech, 'Bama want sudden death https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=o2NQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rg8EAAAAIBAJ&dq=alabama%20tech&pg=7094%2C4404288 The Milwaukee Sentinel November 9, 1960 6-2 February 10, 2013 At the time, it marked the first time that an overtime period was formally requested by college football teams. Ultimately, Moore denied the request and cited that as a conference he was unable to violate existing NCAA rules that specified only 60 minutes for football games.Associated Press Moore vetoes Bama-Tech playoff idea https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=czJWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=iecDAAAAIBAJ&dq=alabama%20tech&pg=7025%2C3660038 The Spokesman-Review November 10, 1960 21 February 10, 2013Charles Land Sudden death period ruled out for Tide, Tech https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NxQfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CZoEAAAAIBAJ&dq=alabama%20tech&pg=7107%2C1146497 The Tuscaloosa News November 9, 1960 14 February 10, 2013 Tampa 1960 Tampa Spartans football team Tampa 0 0 6 0 #18 Alabama 6 12 8 8 November 19 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama 19,000 Source:Charles Land Sluggish Tide rolls over Tamps, 34–6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=PRQfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CZoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7371%2C2438121 The Tuscaloosa News November 20, 1960 9 February 10, 2013 After their upset over Georgia Tech, Alabama reentered the AP Poll at the No. 18 position in the week leading to their game against Tampa.Jack Hand Associated Press Missouri captures top spot in poll https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=XUmZziu-z7kC&dat=19601114&printsec=frontpage&hl=en The Tuscaloosa News November 13, 1960 12 February 10, 2013 In what was the first and only meeting against the Spartans, Alabama won 34–6 in the final Denny Stadium game of the season. The Crimson Tide took an 18–0 halftime lead after they scored three first half touchdowns. The first was on a one-yard Mike Fracchia run, the second on a one-yard Pat Trammell run and the third on a 30-yard Bobby Skelton pass to Bill Oliver. After a one-yard Laurien Stapp run in the third extended the Alabama lead to 26–0, Tampa scored their only points on a three-yard Ronnie Perez touchdown pass to Charles Truelock. The Crimson Tide then closed the game win a second, one-yard Trammell touchdown run and won 34–6. Auburn 1960 Auburn Tigers football team Iron Bowl #8 Auburn 0 0 0 0 #17 Alabama 0 3 0 0 November 26 Legion FieldBirmingham, Alabama 46,000 Sources:Jimmy Bryan Bowl bound Bama blasts Bengals https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hQwpAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CtYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4248%2C3028674 The Gadsden Times November 27, 1960 29 February 10, 2013Griffin John Chandler Alabama vs. Auburn: Gridiron Grudge Since 1893 2001 Hill Street Press Athens, Georgia 1-58818-044-1 163–165 1960: Two great teams slug it out As they entered their season finale against No. 8 Auburn, the Crimson Tide moved up one spot to the No. 17 position after their victory over Tampa.Ed Corrigan Associated Press Minnesota takes lead in AP Poll https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=PRQfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CZoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6222%2C2857621 The Tuscaloosa News November 22, 1960 6 February 10, 2013 At Legion Field in the annual Iron Bowl game, Alabama shut out the Tigers for the second consecutive season, this time by a score of 3–0. The only points in this defensive struggle came in the second quarter on a 22-yard Tommy Brooker field goal. Texas 1960 Texas Longhorns football team 1960 Bluebonnet Bowl Bluebonnet Bowl Texas 0 0 0 3 #9 Alabama 0 0 3 0 December 17 Rice StadiumHouston, Texas 68,000 Sources:Charles Land Tide, Longhorns battle to 3–3 tie The Tuscaloosa News December 18, 1960 11 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=XUmZziu-z7kC&dat=19601216&printsec=frontpage&hl=enJimmy Bryan Alabama, Texas tie Bluebonnet Bowl The Gadsden Times December 18, 1960 28 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uKMfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=D9YEAAAAIBAJ&pg=622%2C2213075 February 10, 2013 Immediately after their victory over Auburn in their season finale, Bryant accepted an invitation to play in the Bluebonnet Bowl against Texas. Against the Longhorns, each team only scored a single field goal in this 3–3 tie. Tommy Brooker connected on a 30-yard field goal for Alabama in the third and Dan Petty tied the game in the fourth for Texas with his 20-yard kick. Personnel Varsity letter winners Player Hometown Position Ray Abruzzese Philadelphia Halfback Jimmy Box Sheffield, Alabama End Bill Battle Birmingham, Alabama End Bobby Boylston Atlanta Tackle Tommy Brooker Demopolis, Alabama End James Cain Pensacola, Florida Tackle Morris Childers Birmingham, Alabama Back Elbert Cook Jacksonville, Florida Linebacker Mike Fracchia Memphis, Tennessee Fullback Leon Fuller Nederland, Texas Halfback Donnie Heath Anniston, Alabama Center Roy Holsomback West Blocton, Alabama Guard Darwin Holt Gainesville, Texas Linebacker Connell Johnson High Point, North Carolina Halfback Lee Roy Jordan Excel, Alabama Linebacker Bud Moore Birmingham, Alabama End Elliott Moseley Selma, Alabama Center Billy Neighbors Northport, Alabama Tackle Richard O’Dell Lincoln, Alabama End John O’Linger Scottsboro, Alabama Center Bill Oliver Livingston, Alabama Defensive back Charley Pell Albertville, Alabama Tackle Bob Pettee Bradenton, Florida Guard Gary Phillips Dothan, Alabama Guard Billy Piper Poplar Bluff, Missouri Halfback John Paul Poole Florence, Alabama End William Rice Troy, Alabama Guard Billy Richardson Jasper, Alabama Halfback Norbie Ronsonet Biloxi, Mississippi End Jack Rutledge Birmingham, Alabama Guard Jimmy Sharpe Montgomery, Alabama Guard Joseph Sisia Clark, New Jersey Tackle Bobby Skelton Pell City, Alabama Quarterback Jerry Spruiell Pell City, Alabama End Laurien "Goobie" Stapp Birmingham, Alabama Quarterback/Placekicker Pat Trammell Scottsboro, Alabama Quarterback William "Buddy" Wesley Talladega, Alabama Fullback Tommy White West Blocton, Alabama Fullback Butch Wilson Hueytown, Alabama HalfbackReference:2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book 2012 All-Time Tide Football Lettermen University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office Tuscaloosa, Alabama 187–201 Coaching staff Name Position Seasons atAlabama Alma mater Bear Bryant Head coach 3 Alabama (1936) Sam Bailey Assistant coach 3 Ouachita Baptist (1949) Charlie Bradshaw Assistant coach 2 Kentucky (1950) Jerry Claiborne Assistant coach 3 Kentucky (1950) Don Cochran Assistant coach 1 Alabama (1959) Phil Cutchin Assistant coach 3 Kentucky (1943) Bob Ford Assistant coach 2 Memphis State (1955) Jim Goostree Assistant coach 4 Tennessee (1952) Clem Gryska Assistant coach 1 Alabama (1948) Dude Hennessey Assistant coach 1 Kentucky (1955) Pat James Assistant coach 3 Kentucky (1951) Elwood Kettler Assistant coach 1 Texas A&M (1955) Carney Laslie Assistant coach 4 Alabama (1934) Hayden Riley Assistant coach 3 Alabama (1948) Gene Stallings Assistant coach 3 Texas A&M (1957)Reference:2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book 2012 All-Time Assistant Coaches University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office Tuscaloosa, Alabama 202–203 Freshmen squad Prior to the 1972 NCAA University Division football season, NCAA rules prohibited freshmen from participating on the varsity team, and as such many schools fielded freshmen teams.Kersey Jason NCAA's decision to allow freshman eligibility changed football landscape http://newsok.com/ncaas-decision-to-allow-freshman-eligibility-changed-football-landscape/article/3704386 February 10, 2013 The Oklahoman August 27, 2012Delbert Reed Unanimous vote makes SEC frosh eligible https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=7RAdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KZwEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7410%2C4178967 The Tuscaloosa News January 21, 1972 6 February 10, 2013 For the 1960 season, the Alabama freshmen squad was coached by Sam Bailey and finished their season with a record of two wins and one loss (2–1).Charles Land Bama frosh top Auburn https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NhQfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CZoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7268%2C1036988 The Tuscaloosa News November 8, 1960 8 February 10, 2013 In their first game of the season, Alabama was shut out by Tulane at New Orleans, 19–0.Associated Press Tulane freshmen top Tide frosh https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=XUmZziu-z7kC&dat=19601009&printsec=frontpage&hl=en The Tuscaloosa News October 9, 1960 10 February 10, 2013 Green Wave touchdowns were scored by Bill Hatchett on a one-yard run in the first and on a pair of fourth-quarter scores that were set up by Crimson Tide turnovers. In their second game, the Crimson Tide defeated Mississippi State by a final score of 10–6 at Denny Stadium on a Monday.Charles Land Tide frosh down State https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=XUmZziu-z7kC&dat=19601016&printsec=frontpage&hl=en The Tuscaloosa News October 18, 1960 9 February 10, 2013 After a scoreless first quarter, State took a 6–0 lead in the second quarter on a 66-yard Wayne Gaines touchdown pass to Bobby Jones. Alabama responded later in the period with a 14-yard Hudson Harris touchdown run to take the lead and then added a 35-yard Tim Davis field goal in the third that made the final score 10–6. In the final freshmen game of the season, Alabama defeated Auburn 23–6 before 4,000 fans on a Monday at Denny Stadium. Alabama points were scored on a six-yard Dale Layton touchdown pass to Jerry Beard, a nine-yard Layton touchdown run, a 26-yard Larry Wall touchdown run and a 37-yard Tim Davis field goal. Auburn scored their only points in the fourth on a touchdown pass from Frank James to Reggie Allen, and in the loss, the Tigers fumbled the ball eight times with Alabama having recovered seven of them. NFL/AFL draft Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1960 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) in the 1962 and 1963 drafts. These players included the following: Year Round Overall Player name Position NFL/AFL team1962 NFL draftNational Football League http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?abbr=A&collegeName=Alabama&abbrFlag=0&type=school Draft History by School–Alabama March 10, 2013 July 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140715084011/http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?abbr=A&collegeName=Alabama&abbrFlag=0&type=school dead 4 43 Billy Neighbors Tackle Washington Redskins 5 69 Bill Rice 1 End St. Louis Cardinals 16 211 Tommy Brooker End Washington Redskins 16 219 Ray Abruzzese Running back Baltimore Colts1962 AFL drafthttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1962_AFL/draft.htm 1962 AFL Draft Sports Reference, LLC Pro-Football-Reference.com March 10, 2013 5 39 Bill Rice 1 End Houston Oilers 6 46 Billy Neighbors Guard Boston Patriots 17 131 Tommy Brooker End Dallas Texans 23 180 Ray Abruzzese Safety Buffalo Bills 24 187 Pat Trammell Quarterback Dallas Texans1963 NFL draft 1 6 Lee Roy Jordan Linebacker Dallas Cowboys 2 24 Butch Wilson Back Baltimore Colts 3 33 Mike Fracchia 1 Back St. Louis Cardinals1963 AFL drafthttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1963_AFL/draft.htm 1963 AFL Draft Sports Reference, LLC Pro-Football-Reference.com March 10, 2013 2 14 Lee Roy Jordan Linebacker Boston Patriots 6 41 Butch Wilson Tight end Oakland Raiders References General http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/60-m-footbl-recaps.pdf 1960 Season Recaps RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics January 23, 2013 April 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140425174138/http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/60-m-footbl-recaps.pdf dead Specific Alabama Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football seasons Alabama Crimson Tide football