1962 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1962 Alabama Crimson Tide football Southeastern Conference SEC 5 5 10–1 6–1 Bear Bryant 5th Howard Schnellenberger 2nd Gene Stallings 1st Lee Roy Jordan Jimmy Sharpe Denny StadiumLegion Field Orange Bowl champion Orange Bowl W Won 17–0 vs. Oklahoma The 1962 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. It was the Crimson Tide's 68th overall and 29th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fifth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. They finished season with ten wins and one loss (10–1 overall, 6–1 in the SEC) and with a victory over Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. The Crimson Tide opened the season with a win over Georgia at Legion Field in Birmingham in week one, and then defeated Tulane in their first road game at New Orleans in week two. Alabama then defeated Vanderbilt in the second Legion Field game of the season and Houston back at Denny Stadium before they defeated Tennessee at Neyland Stadium. The Crimson Tide then defeated Tulsa, Mississippi State and then Miami on homecoming in Tuscaloosa that extended their winning streak to 19-games and their unbeaten streak to 26-games. The next week Alabama lost their first game since the 1960 season when they were upset 7–6 by Georgia Tech at Atlanta. They rebounded with wins over Auburn in the Iron Bowl that closed the regular season and against Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. Schedule 1962 AP September 22 w 3 Georgia Legion Field Birmingham, AL rivalry 35–0 54,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-huntsville-times-namath-led-bama-ro/133355886/ The Huntsville Times Namath-led 'Bama routs Georgia September 23, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com September 28 w y 1 Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 44–6 40,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85677008/tulane-jinx-over-tiders-buried-under-td/ The Birmingham News Tulane jinx over Tiders buried under TD deluge September 29, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com October 6 w 2 Vanderbilt Legion Field Birmingham, AL 17–7 40,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-news-sentinel-tide-wears-d/133356066/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Tide wears down Vandy for 17–7 victory October 7, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com October 13 w y 1 Houston Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 14–3 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-selma-times-journal-crimson-tide-rol/133356157/ The Selma Times-Journal Crimson Tide rolls to narrow 14–3 Houston victory October 14, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com October 20 w y 2 Tennessee Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN ABC Third Saturday in October 27–7 44,600 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100540278/bama-mauls-vols/ The Huntsville Times Bama mauls Vols October 21, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com October 27 w y 2 Tulsa Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 35–6 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-bama-spikes-tu-356/133356336/ Tulsa Sunday World 'Bama spikes TU, 35–6 October 28, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com November 3 w y 2 Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS rivalry 20–0 26,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bradenton-herald-namath-passes-runs/133341675/ The Bradenton Herald Namath passes, runs Tide to 18th straight, 20–0 November 4, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com November 10 w y y 3 Miami (FL) Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 36–3 43,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-alabama-comeback-t/133356470/ The Commercial Appeal Alabama comeback trounces Miami November 11, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com November 17 l y 1 Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry 6–7 52,971 https://www.newspapers.com/article/monroe-morning-world-georgia-tech-upset/133354579/ Monroe Morning World Georgia Tech upset Bama's Crimson Tide November 18, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com December 1 w y 5 Auburn Legion Field Birmingham, AL Iron Bowl 38–0 54,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-flashy-tide-swamps-a/133356580/ The Birmingham News Flashy Tide swamps Auburn December 2, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com January 1, 1963 w y y 5 Oklahoma 8 Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL Orange Bowl NBC 17–0 72,880 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-norman-transcript-alabamas-domineer/133356688/ The Norman Transcript Alabama's domineering defense stymies Oklahoma, 17–0 January 2, 1963 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html#1962 1962 Alabama football schedule RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics March 17, 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 1962 Georgia Bulldogs football team Georgia 0 0 0 0 #3 Alabama 9 6 6 14 September 22 Legion FieldBirmingham, AL 54,000 Sources:Charles Land Mighty Tide mauls 'Dawgs, 35–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sA8dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=HZoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7082%2C3001737 The Tuscaloosa News September 23, 1962 9 March 17, 2013Ross M. Hagen Associated Press Tide romps: Alabama in control all way as 'Dawgs fall 35–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NycsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Ip8FAAAAIBAJ&pg=1599%2C2577468 The Florence Times September 23, 1962 4-1 March 17, 2013 To open the 1962 season, the Crimson Tide shutout the Georgia Bulldogs 35–0 in what was the first start for quarterback Joe Namath with the Crimson Tide varsity squad.1962 Season Recap Alabama scored their first points of the season in the opening four minutes of the game when Namath threw a 52-yard touchdown pass to Richard Williamson. They then extended their lead to 9–0 late in the quarter when Jake Saye was tackled for a safety by Larry Morten on a failed punt attempt. Namath further extended the Crimson Tide lead to 21–0 in the third quarter before he was sat by Coach Bryant late in the third. He threw a pair of touchdown passes to Cotton Clark, in the second on a ten-yard pass and in the third on a 12-yard pass. Alabama then closed the game with fourth-quarter touchdown runs of four-yards by Clark and 25-yards by Hudson Harris that made the final score 35–0. Tulane 1962 Tulane Green Wave football team #1 Alabama 14 22 0 8 Tulane 0 6 0 0 September 28 Tulane StadiumNew Orleans, LA 40,000 Sources:Charles Land Tide shells Wave, 44–6, in SEC feud https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=tQ8dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=HZoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7214%2C4144680 The Tuscaloosa News September 29, 1962 6 March 17, 2013Associated Press Alabama crushed Tulane by 44–6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cf1VAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8uIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6825%2C5551154 Eugene Register-Guard September 29, 1962 3B March 17, 2013 After their victory over Georgia to open the season, Alabama up two spots in the AP Poll to the No. 1 position.Jim Hackleman Associated Press Bama first in poll https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sg8dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=HZoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5890%2C3400744 The Tuscaloosa News September 25, 1962 6 March 17, 2013 On a Friday evening at New Orleans, the Crimson Tide defeated the Tulane Green Wave 44–6 in their first road game of the season. Alabama took a 14–0 first quarter lead on Butch Wilson runs of seven and one-yard before Tulane scored their lone points on a six-yard Wilson Miller touchdown pass to Clement Dellenger that made the score 14–6 early in the second quarter. The Green Wave touchdown was the first allowed by the Crimson Tide defense over a period that spanned 35 quarters back to their win over NC State in 1961. The Crimson Tide responded with 22 second quarter points and took a 36–6 halftime lead. Cotton Clark scored first on an 11-yard run, Joe Namath second on a one-yard run and then Clark scored again on a 23-yard pass from Namath. After a scoreless third, Namath threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Clark in the fourth and made the final score 44–6. Vanderbilt 1962 Vanderbilt Commodores football team Vanderbilt 7 0 0 0 #2 Alabama 7 0 7 3 October 6 Legion FieldBirmingham, AL 40,000 Sources:Associated Press Tide rolls over Vanderbilt in 17–7 game https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=f3ZPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GAUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5286%2C1282787 Ocala Star-Banner October 7, 1962 15 March 17, 2013 Although they defeated Tulane on the road, Alabama dropped from the No. 1 to No. 2 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt.Associated Press Buckeyes' show of power unseats Alabama in poll https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=v0kKAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zkoDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6990%2C137757 The Victoria Advocate October 2, 1962 9 March 17, 2013 In the second Legion Field game of the season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Commodores 17–7 at Birmingham. Vanderbilt scored their first points of the 1962 season when Terrell Dye recovered a Cotton Clark fumbled punt in the endzone for a 7–0 lead. Alabama responded on the drive that ensued with a 19-yard Joe Namath touchdown pass to Butch Henry and tied the game 7–7. The Crimson Tide then took a 14–7 lead early in the third quarter after Namath threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Richard Williamson. A 20-yard Tim Davis field goal in the fourth quarter then made the final score 17–7. Houston 1962 Houston Cougars football team Houston 3 0 0 0 #1 Alabama 0 7 7 0 October 13 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, AL 30,000 Sources:Ross M. Hagen Alabama nips Houston https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NCcsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Ip8FAAAAIBAJ&pg=1020%2C4894327 The Florence Times October 14, 1962 4-1 March 17, 2013Associated Press Stingy Tide line holds Houston in check, 14–3 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=BWMzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=d-kFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1852%2C4737264 The Miami News October 14, 1962 6B March 17, 2013 With their victory over Vanderbilt, coupled with an Ohio State loss to UCLA, the Crimson Tide moved back into the No. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Houston.Associated Press AP Poll paced by Tide https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=kjtQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-1YDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7133%2C1693820 The Evening Independent October 9, 1962 13A March 17, 2013 Against the Cougars, the Alabama defense was dominant and allowed minus 49 yards rushing in this 14–3 victory at Denny Stadium. Houston took an early 3–0 lead after a Gene Ritch interception set up a 30-yard Bill McMillan field goal in the first quarter. The Crimson Tide responded in the second quarter and took a 7–3 halftime lead when Lee Roy Jordan recovered a Cougars' fumble in the endzone for a touchdown. Cotton Clark then provided the final points of the game with his three-yard touchdown run in the third quarter that made the final score 14–3. Tennessee 1962 Tennessee Volunteers football team Third Saturday in October #2 Alabama 6 6 0 15 Tennessee 0 0 7 0 October 20 Neyland StadiumKnoxville, TN 44,600 Sources:Jimmy Bryan Bear beats jinx, Bama slaps Vols https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=O-4hAAAAIBAJ&sjid=fNUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2198%2C2094244 The Gadsden Times October 21, 1962 25 March 17, 2013Will Grimsley Associated Press Tide romps: 27–7 win recorded over Vols https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DicsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Ip8FAAAAIBAJ&pg=3558%2C5719579 The Florence Times October 21, 1962 4-1 March 17, 2013 Alabama dropped from the No. 1 position back into the No. 2 spot in the week leading into their game at Tennessee.Associated Press Longhorns top poll; Trojans take third https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=VbRWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5ugDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6913%2C322862 The Spokesman-Review October 16, 1962 18 March 17, 2013 Against the Volunteers, Alabama won 27–7 for Coach Bryant's first all-time victory at Neyland Stadium. The Crimson Tide took a 12–0 halftime lead after Tim Davis converted a pair of field goals in the first and Joe Namath threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Benny Nelson in the second quarter. The Vols responded in the third quarter with a six-yard Bobby Morton touchdown pass to Jerry Ensley that cut the Alabama lead to 12–7. However, the Crimson Tide closed the game with a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns. The first touchdown came on a three-yard Cotton Clark run and the second on a 20-yard Jack Hurlbut pass to Benny Nelson and made the final score 27–7. Tulsa 1962 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team Tulsa 0 0 0 6 #2 Alabama 7 14 0 14 October 27 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, AL 25,000 Sources:Charles Land Tide breezes by Tulsa https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wSYeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=IZoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5908%2C3719371 The Tuscaloosa News October 28, 1962 9 March 17, 2013Joe McKnight Associated Press Alabama disposes of Tulsa, 35 to 6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=EicsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Ip8FAAAAIBAJ&pg=3403%2C6467115 The Florence Times October 28, 1962 4-1 March 17, 2013 As they entered their game against Tulsa, the Crimson Tide retained the No. 2 spot in the polls behind Texas.Associated Press Texas keeps lead in football poll https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vq1YAAAAIBAJ&sjid=TfcDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6987%2C5727569 The Spokesman-Review October 23, 1962 13 March 17, 2013 In their non-conference matchup against the Golden Hurricane, Alabama only allowed Tulsa to cross midfield once in the first half en route to a 35–6 victory. Richard Williamson opened the game with a recovered Tulsa fumble on the first offensive play of the game, and four plays later Alabama led 7–0 on a one-yard Joe Namath touchdown run. After a second, one-yard Namath touchdown run, Cotton Clark made what was then the third longest touchdown score in Alabama history with his 91-yard run that made the halftime score 21–0. The Crimson Tide extended their lead further to 35–0 in the fourth quarter with touchdown runs of two-yards by Clark and eight-yards by Gary Martin. However, the shutout bid ended late in the fourth after the Golden Hurricane scored their only points on a one-yard Jerry Swanson touchdown run that made the final score 35–6. Mississippi State 1962 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team #2 Alabama 7 7 6 0 Mississippi State 0 0 0 0 November 3 Scott FieldStarkville, MS 26,000 Sources:Associated Press Alabama handily blanks Mississippi State 20–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dHcsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=6ssEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5144%2C718393 The Spartanburg Herald-Journal November 4, 1962 C2 March 20, 2013Ben Davis Brilliant Namath sparks Tide to win https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Z3c0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=I5oEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7373%2C413178 The Tuscaloosa News November 4, 1962 9 March 20, 2013 After their victory over Tulsa, Alabama retained their No. 2 ranking as they prepared to play Mississippi State.Associated Press Northwestern No. 1 in football ranking https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=knZPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GAUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6574%2C6011543 Ocala Star-Banner October 30, 1962 4 March 20, 2013 On homecoming at Starkville, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 20–0. Alabama took an early lead when Cotton Clark scored on a four-yard touchdown run in the first quarter for a 7–0 lead. Joe Namath was then responsible for the final pair of touchdowns on passes of 27 and three-yards to Bill Battle in the second and third quarters for the 20–0 victory. Miami 1962 Miami Hurricanes football team Miami 0 3 0 0 #3 Alabama 0 0 23 13 November 10 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, AL 43,200 Sources:Tommy Fitzgerald Alabama's second half annihilates U-M, 36–3 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2XYyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2OkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3124%2C3322960 The Miami News November 11, 1962 1A March 20, 2013Charles Land Angry Tide rips Hurricane, 36–3 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bnc0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=I5oEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6845%2C1453489 The Tuscaloosa News November 11, 1962 9 March 20, 2013 Although they shutout Mississippi State one the road, Alabama dropped into the No. 3 ranking as they prepared to play Miami.Associated Press Tide falls to No. 3 in AP Poll https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=aXc0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=I5oEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7239%2C745146 The Tuscaloosa News November 6, 1962 8 March 20, 2013 On homecoming in Tuscaloosa, Alabama trailed the Hurricanes 3–0 at halftime but rallied with 36 unanswered points in the second half for the 36–3 victory. The first half was dominated by both defenses with the only points scored by Miami in the second quarter on a 40-yard Bob Wilson field goal. The Crimson Tide then scored three third-quarter touchdowns and took a 23–3 lead into the fourth quarter. Points were scored by Cotton Clark on runs of one and six-yards and on a 12-yard Joe Namath pass to Bill Battle. A pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns on one-yard runs by Namath and Jack Hurlbut made the finals score 36–3. Georgia Tech 1962 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team #1 Alabama 0 0 0 6 Georgia Tech 0 7 0 0 November 17 Grant FieldAtlanta, GA 52,971 Sources:Paul Davis Inspired Tech finally stems Tide, 7–6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dXc0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=I5oEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6880%2C2434533 The Tuscaloosa News November 18, 1962 9 March 20, 2013Associated Press Georgia Tech shatters Alabama streak, 7–6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=E7YyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1ukFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2286%2C1100332 The Miami News November 18, 1962 1C March 20, 2013 For their game at Grant Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide moved back into the No. 1 position in the national polls.Jack Hand Associated Press Tide first in grid poll https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cHc0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=I5oEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7166%2C1776110 The Tuscaloosa News November 13, 1962 9 March 20, 2013 In the game, the Yellow Jackets ended Alabama's 19-game winning and 26-game unbeaten streak that dated back to the Crimson Tide's 1960 season, with their 7–6 upset in Atlanta. After a scoreless first quarter, Georgia Tech scored their only touchdown on a nine-yard Patrick McNames run for a 7–0 lead. The Yellow Jackets continued to hold the Crimson Tide scoreless until the fourth quarter when Cotton Clark scored on a two-yard run. However instead of playing for the tie with an extra point attempt, Bryant decided to go for a two-point conversion that failed and resulted in the eventual 7–6 Tech win. In defeat, Joe Namath threw four interceptions. Auburn 1962 Auburn Tigers football team Iron Bowl Auburn 0 0 0 0 #5 Alabama 7 14 10 7 December 1 Legion FieldBirmingham, AL 54,000 Sources:Charles Land Orange Bowl-bound Tide crushes Tigers, 38–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sBcfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=H5oEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7388%2C130117 The Tuscaloosa News December 2, 1962 13 March 21, 2013Griffin John Chandler Alabama vs. Auburn: Gridiron Grudge Since 1893 2001 Hill Street Press Athens, Georgia 1-58818-044-1 169–171 1962: Another great season for the Crimson Tide yes Q1 ALA Wilson 92 yard kickoff return (Davis kick) ALA 7–0 Q2 ALA Namath 17 yard run (Davis kick) ALA 14–0 Q2 ALA Battle recovered blocked punt in end zone (Davis kick) ALA 21–0 Q3 ALA Clark 15 yard pass from Namath (Davis kick) ALA 28–0 Q3 ALA Davis 39 yard field goal ALA 31–0 Q4 ALA Williamson 16 yard pass from Namath (Davis kick) ALA 38–0 yes After their loss against Georgia Tech, Alabama dropped to No. 6 in the AP Poll, but in the week prior to their game against Auburn, they moved into the No. 5 position.Associated Press Tide slips to sixth; Southern Cal first https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=d3c0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=I5oEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7128%2C2780602 The Tuscaloosa News November 20, 1962 7 March 21, 2013Bob Green Associated Press USC keeps top spot https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fXc0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=I5oEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7127%2C3424168 The Tuscaloosa News November 27, 1962 10 March 21, 2013 Against the Tigers in the annual Iron Bowl game at Legion Field, Alabama shutout Auburn for the fourth consecutive season, this time by a score of 38–0. On the first offensive play of the game, Alabama took a 7–0 lead when George Wilson scored on a 92-yard touchdown run. They then extended their lead to 21–0 at halftime after touchdowns were scored on a 17-yard Joe Namath run and when Bill Battle recovered a blocked punt in the endzone in the second quarter. The Crimson Tide then closed the game with 17 second half points and won 38–0. Points were scored in the third on a 15-yard Namath touchdown pass to Cotton Clark and on a 39-yard Tim Davis field goal in the third and on a 16-yard Namath pass to Richard Williamson in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma 1962 Oklahoma Sooners football team 1963 Orange Bowl #8 Oklahoma 0 0 0 0 #5 Alabama 7 7 3 0 January 1, 1963 Miami Orange BowlMiami, FL 72,880 Sources:Charles Land Tide rolls over Sooners, Namath, Jordan shine https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=WPscAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9JoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7285%2C161925 The Tuscaloosa News January 2, 1963 9 March 21, 2013Tommy Fitzgerald Sparking defense, plus Namath, made it an easy Alabama victory https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Y6AyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=R-oFAAAAIBAJ&pg=938%2C242829 The Miami News January 2, 1963 1E March 21, 2013 After their victory over Auburn, the Crimson Tide formally accepted an invitation to play Big Eight Conference champion Oklahoma in the 1963 edition of the Orange Bowl.Associated Press Oklahoma makes it to Orange Bowl https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=GrYyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1ukFAAAAIBAJ&dq=alabama%20orange-bowl&pg=1046%2C3034964 The Miami News November 25, 1963 1C March 21, 2013 In what was the first all-time meeting between the schools, Alabama shutout the Sooners 17–0 behind a dominant performance by linebacker Lee Roy Jordan who set a school bowl record with his 31 tackles.2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book, p. 258 Alabama took a 14–0 halftime lead after touchdowns were scored on a 25-yard Joe Namath pass to Richard Williamson in the first and on a 15-yard Cotton Clark run in the second quarter. A 19-yard Tim Davis field goal in the third quarter provided for the final 17–0 margin of victory. NFL/AFL Draft Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1962 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) between the 1963 and 1965 drafts. These players included the following: Year Round Overall Player name Position NFL/AFL team1963 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 21, 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 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 21, 2013 2 14 Lee Roy Jordan Linebacker Boston Patriots 6 41 Butch Wilson Tight end Oakland Raiders 7 55 Richard Williamson Richard Williamson (American football) End Boston Patriots1964 NFL draft 5 61 Benny Nelson 1 Halfback Detroit Lions 11 151 Eddie Versprille 1 Running back Cleveland Browns1964 AFL drafthttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1964_AFL/draft.htm 1964 AFL Draft Sports Reference, LLC Pro-Football-Reference.com March 21, 2013 8 59 Steve Wright Steve Wright (American football, born 1942) Offensive tackle New York Jets 12 94 Benny Nelson 1 Defensive back Houston Oilers1965 NFL draft 1 12 Joe Namath Quarterback St. Louis Cardinals 3 40 Ray Ogden End St. Louis Cardinals 9 120 Frank McClendon 1 Tackle Minnesota Vikings 10 131 Gaylon McCullough 1 Center Dallas Cowboys1965 AFL drafthttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1965_AFL/draft.htm 1965 AFL Draft Sports Reference, LLC Pro-Football-Reference.com March 21, 2013 1 1 Joe Namath Quarterback New York Jets 8 58 Ray Ogden Tight end Houston Oilers 19 147 Frank McClendon 1 Tackle Oakland Raiders Freshman 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 March 12, 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 March 12, 2013 For the 1962 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 Baby Tide gambles, loses to Auburn frosh, 14–13 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=aXc0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=I5oEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4573%2C741826 The Tuscaloosa News November 6, 1962 7 March 12, 2013 In their first game of the season, Alabama defeated Mississippi State 20–2 at Denny Stadium.Charles Land Tide frosh launch season with 20–2 win over State https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=tg8dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=HZoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4632%2C4216676 The Tuscaloosa News September 30, 1962 9 March 12, 2013 Alabama took a 6–0 first quarter lead on a one-yard Dickie Bean touchdown run that was set up by a 69-yard Vernon Newbill interception return. They extended their lead further to 13–0 later in the quarter when Steve Sloan scored on a 28-yard touchdown run. State then scored their only points in the second quarter when Mike Childs sacked Sloan in the endzone for a safety that made the halftime score 13–2. After a scoreless third, Alabama made the final score 20–2 after Jimmy Mitchell scored on a seven-yard touchdown run. In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 27–16 at Tulane Stadium, but then lost to Auburn in their season finale at Denny Stadium 14–13. Alabama took an early 7–0 lead when Dickie Bean scored on a one-yard touchdown run. Auburn then responded and took a 14–7 halftime lead with a pair of second-quarter touchdowns. The first came on a 96-yard Gerald Gross kickoff return and the second on a 62-yard Joe Campbell pass to Gross. Late in the fourth, Alabama scored on a 27-yard Steve Sloan touchdown pass to Jerry Duncan; however, Sloan's two-point conversion attempt was intercepted by Bill Cody and the Tigers won 14–13. Personnel Varsity letter winners Player Hometown Position Steve Allen Athens, Alabama Guard Bill Battle Birmingham, Alabama End Clark Boler Northport, Alabama Tackle Cotton Clark Kansas, Alabama Halfback Elbert Cook Jacksonville, Florida Linebacker Ingram Culwell Tuscaloosa, Alabama Halfback Tim Davis Columbus, Georgia Placekicker Jimmy Dill Mobile, Alabama End Grady Elmore Ozark, Alabama Halfback Morris Frank Huntsville, Alabama Wayne Freeman Fort Payne, Alabama Offensive guard Hudson Harris Tarrant, Alabama Halfback Butch Henry Selma, Alabama End Mike Hopper Huntsville, Alabama End Jack Hurlbut Houston, Texas Quarterback Lee Roy Jordan Excel, Alabama Linebacker Dan Kearley Talladega, Alabama Defensive tackle Dale Layton Sylacauga, Alabama End Al Lewis Covington, Kentucky Guard Gary Martin Dothan, Alabama Halfback Frankie McClendon Guntersville, Alabama Tackle Gaylon McCollough Enterprise, Alabama Center Larry McGill Panama City, Florida Halfback Marlin Mooneyham Montgomery, Alabama Fullback John Moore Montgomery, Alabama Halfback Mal Moore Dozier, Alabama Quarterback Farris Morton Sardis, Alabama End Joe Namath Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania Quarterback Benny Nelson Huntsville, Alabama Halfback Richard O'Dell Lincoln, Alabama End Ray Ogden Jesup, Georgia Halfback Charley Pell Albertville, Alabama Tackle Bob Pettee Bradenton, Florida Guard Billy Piper Poplar Bluff, Missouri Halfback Carlton Rankin Piedmont, Alabama Quarterback Billy Richardson Jasper, Alabama Halfback Jimmy Sharpe Montgomery, Alabama Guard Jim Simmons Piedmont, Alabama Tackle Charles Stephens Thomasville, Alabama End Gerald Stephens Thomasville, Alabama Center Eddie Versprille Norfolk, Virginia Fullback Larry Wall Fairfax, Alabama Fullback Bill Wieseman Louisville, Kentucky Guard Richard Williamson Fort Deposit, Alabama End Butch Wilson Hueytown, Alabama Halfback Jimmy Wilson Haleyville, Alabama Guard Steve Wright Louisville, Kentucky TackleReference:2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book, pp. 187–201 Coaching staff Name Position Seasons atAlabama Alma mater Bear Bryant Head coach 5 Alabama (1936) Sam Bailey Assistant coach 5 Ouachita Baptist (1949) Jim Blevins Assistant coach 1 Alabama (1960) Phil Cutchin Assistant coach 5 Kentucky (1943) Jim Goostree Assistant coach 6 Tennessee (1952) Clem Gryska Assistant coach 3 Alabama (1948) Dude Hennessey Assistant coach 3 Kentucky (1955) Pat James Assistant coach 5 Kentucky (1951) Carney Laslie Assistant coach 6 Alabama (1934) Hayden Riley Assistant coach 5 Alabama (1948) Howard Schnellenberger Assistant coach 2 Kentucky (1956) Gene Stallings Assistant coach 5 Texas A&M (1957)Reference:2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book, pp. 202–203 References General http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/62-m-footbl-recaps.pdf 1962 Season Recaps RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics March 17, 2013 April 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140425163841/http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/62-m-footbl-recaps.pdf dead http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012FootballRecordBook.pdf 2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book 2012 University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office Tuscaloosa, Alabama March 17, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115208/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012FootballRecordBook.pdf March 4, 2016 Specific Alabama Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football seasons Category:Orange Bowl champion seasons Alabama Crimson Tide football