1938 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1938 Alabama Crimson Tide football Southeastern Conference SEC 13 7–1–1 4–1–1 Frank Thomas 8th Lew Bostick Denny StadiumLegion Field The 1938 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1938 college football season. It was the Crimson Tide's 45th overall and 6th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The team was led by head coach Frank Thomas, in his eighth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. They finished the season with a record of seven wins, one loss and one tie (7–1–1 overall, 4–1–1 in the SEC). The Crimson Tide opened the season with a 19–7 victory in an intersectional contest against USC at Los Angeles. They then followed up the win with consecutive shutouts, home victories over non-conference opponents Howard and NC State on homecoming. However, Alabama then was shut out 13–0 by Tennessee, their first loss against the Volunteers since 1932. The Crimson Tide then rebounded with victories against Sewanee, Kentucky and Tulane. After a 14–14 tie against Georgia Tech, Alabama defeated Vanderbilt in their season finale. With a final record of 7–1–1, Alabama was ranked No. 13 in the final AP Poll of the season. Additionally, after the season the Associated Press recognized Alabama as having the best record (40–4–3) and highest winning percentage (.909) of any major college team for the five-year period between 1934 and 1938. Statistically, the defense was one of the most dominant in school history and still holds numerous defense records. Schedule On December 5, 1937, Frank Thomas announced the 1938 schedule.Three home games on 1938 schedule of Alabama grid team https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=rNY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=10wMAAAAIBAJ&pg=6619%2C7041674 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News December 5, 1937 6 April 15, 2012 The intersectional game against USC was announced in August 1937 and was the first between the two football powers.Alabama, Troy clash in Coliseum next year Braven Dyer ProQuest Historical Newspapers Los Angeles Times August 8, 1937 A9 The remaining schedule included road games at Kentucky and Georgia Tech with the remaining three games split evenly between Denny Stadium and Legion Field. 1938 AP September 24 w y y USC Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 19–7 70,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71803987/bama-beats-trojans-197/ The Los Angeles Times Bama beats Trojans, 19–7 September 25, 1938 February 22, 2021 Newspapers.com October 1 w y Howard (AL) Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 34–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71804231/tide-dynamites-howard-34-to-0/ The Birmingham News Tide dynamites Howard, 34 to 0 October 2, 1938 February 22, 2021 Newspapers.com October 8 w y y NC State Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 14–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71804462/state-holds-tide-to-140-win/ The News and Observer State holds Tide to 14–0 win October 9, 1938 February 22, 2021 Newspapers.com October 15 l Tennessee Legion Field Birmingham, AL rivalry 0–13 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71805288/tennessee-routs-alabama-130/ The Knoxville Journal Tennessee routs Alabama, 13–0 October 16, 1938 February 22, 2021 Newspapers.com October 22 w 15 Sewanee Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 32–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71805648/alabama-overwhelms-sewanee-with-belated/ The Selma Times-Journal Alabama overwhelms Sewanee with belated thrust October 23, 1938 February 22, 2021 Newspapers.com October 29 w y 18 Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY 26–6 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71805879/wildcats-put-up-plucky-fight-but-lose/ The Lexington Herald Wildcats put up plucky fight but lose to Alabama, 26–6 October 30, 1938 February 22, 2021 Newspapers.com November 5 w 15 Tulane Legion Field Birmingham, AL 3–0 19,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71806119/surging-tide-nips-tulane-3-to-0/ The Birmingham News Surging Tide nips Tulane, 3 to 0 November 6, 1938 February 22, 2021 Newspapers.com November 12 t y 16 Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry 14–14 35,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71806352/tech-and-alabama-play-1414-tie/ The Atlanta Constitution Tech and Alabama play 14–14 tie November 13, 1938 February 22, 2021 Newspapers.com November 24 w Vanderbilt Legion Field Birmingham, AL 7–0 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71806623/bama-hands-vanderbilt-third-shutout-of/ Nashville Banner Bama hands Vanderbilt third shutout of year November 25, 1938 February 22, 2021 Newspapers.com https://rolltide.com/sports/2016/6/10/sports-m-footbl-archive-m-footbl-archive-1938-html.aspx?id=239 1938 Alabama football archives RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics February 22, 2021 Game summaries USC 1938 USC Trojans football team Alabama 0 13 0 6 USC 0 0 0 7 September 24 Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, California 70,000 Source:Valiant Tide pours over Trojans, 19–7 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=aeY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6121%2C3631354 Jay Thornton Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News September 25, 1938 1 April 12, 2012 In August 1937, university officials announced Alabama would open the 1938 season in Los Angeles against the University of Southern California (USC). Looking for "revenge" after their January loss in the Rose Bowl, their first loss on the West Coast, the Crimson Tide defeated the Trojans 19–7 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.Tide enjoys her day of revenge https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=aeY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6370%2C3667062 Robert Meyers Associated Press Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News September 25, 1938 8 April 12, 20121938 Season Recap After a scoreless first quarter, Alabama scored two touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 13–0 halftime lead. The scores came on a pair of Herschel Mosley touchdown passes, the first on a seven-yard pass to Billy Slemons and the second on an 18-yard pass to Gene Blackwell. The Trojans responded after the first Alabama touchdown with their deepest drive into Crimson Tide territory of the game. On the drive, Robert Peoples connected with Grenny Lansdell for a 36-yard gain to the Alabama 22.Alabama wallops California to avenge Rose Bowl defeat https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=t_9fAAAAIBAJ&sjid=mwkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=3715%2C1768940 Ronald Wagoner UPI Google News Archives The News & Courier September 25, 1938 6 April 12, 2012 However, the Alabama defense held, and USC failed to score after they turned the ball over on downs at the Alabama 13-yard line. After they held their 13–0 lead through the third quarter, Hal Hughes intercepted an Oliver Day pass and returned it 25-yards for an Alabama touchdown to make the score 19–0 after Vic Bradford missed his second extra point of the game. Later in the fourth, the Trojans scored their only points of the game. The one-yard Day touchdown run was set up after Al Krueger recovered Charley Boswell fumbled punt at the Alabama one-yard line. Over 6,000 fans greeted the team at the Alabama Great Southern Railroad station in downtown Tuscaloosa upon their arrival the following Tuesday to celebrate their victory.Welcome home accorded Tide https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bOY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6350%2C3797329 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News September 28, 1938 7 April 12, 2012 Howard (AL) 1938 Howard Bulldogs football team Howard 0 0 0 0 Alabama 7 13 7 7 October 1 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama 8,000 Source:Alabama reveals power; Davis paces Crimson Tide in rout of Howard by 34–0 https://www.nytimes.com/1938/10/02/archives/alabama-reveals-power-davis-paces-crimson-tide-in-rout-of-howard-by.html The New York Times Archive The New York Times October 1, 1938 April 14, 2012 A week after their intersectional victory over USC to open the season, Alabama hosted Howard (now Samford University) in their home opener.Alabama makes home debut on Saturday https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=buY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=4690%2C3891443 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News September 30, 1938 10 April 14, 2012 In the game, the Crimson Tide outgained the Bulldogs in rushing yards 354 to 8 in their 34–0 shutout at Denny Stadium.Tide wallops Howard in home debut, 34–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=b-Y-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=5018%2C3950251 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 2, 1938 6 April 14, 2012 Alabama scored their first touchdown on a 15-yard Billy Slemons run to take a 7–0 first quarter lead. In the second quarter touchdowns were scored by, George Zivich on a 43-yard run and by Alvin Davis on a 56-yard run to extend the Alabama lead to 20–0 at halftime. The Crimson Tide then closed the game with a pair of second half touchdowns for the 34–0 victory. Davis scored in the third on a two-yard run and Charlie Holm scored in the fourth on a three-yard run. Davis starred for Alabama in the game with his 153 yards rushing on 15 attempts with a pair of touchdowns. NC State 1938 NC State Wolfpack football team NC State 0 0 0 0 Alabama 0 14 0 0 October 8 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama 10,000 Source:Battling Wolves hold Tide to 14–0 score Jay Thornton https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=deY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6376%2C4264704 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News 10 October 9, 1938 April 14, 2012 In their third and final non-conference game of the season, Alabama hosted North Carolina State University (NC State) in their annual homecoming contest.Tiders prepared for homecoming tussle https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dOY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6386%2C4200247 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 7, 1938 7 April 14, 2012 In the game, the Crimson Tide's two second touchdowns were enough in their defeat of the Wolfpack in their 14–0 shutout at Denny Stadium. After they were held without a first down in the opening quarter, Alabama scored the only points of the game with their two second-quarter touchdowns. The first was on a 28-yard Herschel Mosley pass to Erin Warren and the second on a seven-yard Mosley touchdown run. The Alabama defense dominated the Wolfpack offense and allowed negative rushing yardage (minus four) and zero yards passing.Alabama statistics https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=deY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=5223%2C4263892 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News 10 October 9, 1938 April 14, 2012 On offense, Mosley starred for the Crimson Tide with his 123 rushing yards on 15 attempts and one passing and rushing touchdown. Tennessee 1938 Tennessee Volunteers football team Third Saturday in October Tennessee 6 0 7 0 Alabama 0 0 0 0 October 15 Legion FieldBirmingham, Alabama 25,000 Source:Vol-Cano erupts, buries Alabama's hopes 13–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=e-Y-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6343%2C4539143 Jay Thornton Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 16, 1938 6 April 14, 2012 In Birmingham, Alabama was upset by rival Tennessee 13–0 at Legion Field. Leonard Coffman scored both of the Volunteers' touchdowns on one-yard runs in the first and third quarters. George Cafego also starred for Tennessee with his 120 rushing yards on 17 attempts that included separate runs of 48 and 33 yards. The loss was Alabama's first against Tennessee since the 1932 season.Vols crush Tide 13–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2WgxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=UU0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5505%2C5303066 Kenneth Gregory Associated Press Google News Archives St. Petersburg Times October 16, 1937 9 April 14, 2012 Sewanee 1938 Sewanee Tigers football team Sewanee 0 0 0 0 #15 Alabama 0 7 6 19 October 22 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama 5,000 Source:Tide out-mans Tigers after late start, 32–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gOY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6322%2C4873924 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 23, 1938 6 April 14, 2012 A week after their loss to Tennessee, Alabama defeated the Sewanee Tigers 32–0 at Denny Stadium. After a scoreless first quarter, Alabama took a 7–0 lead in the second after Vic Bradford scored on a one-yard quarterback sneak. Later in the quarter, a 51-yard Alvin Davis touchdown run was called back due to a holding penalty, and he Crimson Tide led 7–0 at the half. After Dallas Wicke scored on a one-yard run in the third, Alabama scored 19 fourth quarter points for the 32–0 win. In the fourth, Charley Boswell had a pair of rushing touchdowns and threw a third to Erin Warren in the win. Kentucky 1938 Kentucky Wildcats football team #18 Alabama 14 0 6 6 Kentucky 0 6 0 0 October 29 McLean StadiumLexington, Kentucky 15,000 Source:Crimson Tide swamps Wildcats, 26 to 6 S. V. Stiles https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hOY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6417%2C5215523 Associated Press Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 30, 1938 10 April 14, 2012 As Alabama entered their contest against Kentucky, they entered the rankings at No. 18 in the weekly AP Poll.Pitt continues editors choice Associated Press https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gOY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6394%2C5035833 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 25, 1938 7 April 14, 2012 In the game, the Crimson Tide defeated the Wildcats 26–6 on homecoming at McLean Stadium. Alabama opened the game with a pair of touchdowns to take a 14–0 lead in the first quarter. Charlie Holm scored first on a one-yard run and Vic Bradford scored the second on a 31-yard touchdown reception from Herschel Mosley. Kentucky responded in the second with their only points on a 71-yard Dave Zoeller touchdown run to cut the Alabama lead to 14–6 at the half. The Crimson Tide then scored on a pair of Mosley touchdown passes in the second half. The first came on a six-yard pass to Bradford in the third and the second on a nine-yard pass to Erin Warren in the fourth. Tulane 1938 Tulane Green Wave football team Tulane 0 0 0 0 #15 Alabama 0 0 0 3 November 5 Legion FieldBirmingham, Alabama 19,000 Source:Bradford's 17-yard field goal drops Tulane for Tide, 3 to 0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iuY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6306%2C5549451 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 6, 1938 6 April 14, 2012 After their victory over Kentucky, the Crimson Tide moved up three positions to the No. 15 spot in the weekly poll.Bears to face Trojan eleven Associated Press https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=huY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=3768%2C5378042 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 1, 1938 7 April 14, 2012 In the game, the Crimson Tide defeated the Tulane Green Wave 3–0 after Vic Bradford converted a game-winning, 17-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter. Georgia Tech 1938 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team #16 Alabama 0 0 7 7 Georgia Tech 14 0 0 0 November 12 Grant FieldAtlanta 35,000 Source:Crimson Tide rises in second half to tie with Tech Tornado, 14–14 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=kOY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6364%2C5862938 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 13, 1938 10 April 14, 2012 After their close victory over Tulane, the Crimson Tide dropped one position to the No. 16 spot in the weekly poll.Texas Christian places first in A. P. grid poll Associated Press https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jOY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=3678%2C5671948 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 8, 1938 7 April 14, 2012 In their game against Georgia Tech Alabama fell behind 14–0 after the first quarter, but a pair of second half touchdowns gave the Crimson Tide a 14–14 tie against the Yellow Jackets at Grant Field. Georgia Tech took an early 14–0 lead after W. C. Gibson threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to George Smith and W. H. Ector scored on a two-yard run.Georgia Tech rises up to tie Alabama, 14–14 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=yTVPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=U00DAAAAIBAJ&pg=1708%2C1533727 Associated Press Google News Archives St. Petersburg Times November 13, 1938 April 14, 2012 Still down 14–0 as they entered the third quarter, Alabama scored their first points of the game on a three-yard Alvin Davis touchdown run to cap a 57-yard drive. The Crimson Tide then tied the game in the fourth when they executed a hook and lateral play, with Davis crossing the endzone line for a 66-yard touchdown. Alabama was then in position to attempt a game-winning field goal from the Jackets' 15; however, time expired before they could get a play off which resulted in the 14–14 tie. Vanderbilt 1938 Vanderbilt Commodores football team Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 Alabama 0 0 0 7 November 24 Legion FieldBirmingham, Alabama 25,000 Source:Crimson Tide subdues Vandy, 7 to 0 in impressive finish https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=m-Y-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6355%2C6367163 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 25, 1938 9 April 14, 2012 In their season finale against the Vanderbilt Commodores, Alabama won 7–0 at Legion Field on Thanksgiving Day. The only scoring drive began in the third and ended early in the fourth with a two-yard Vic Bradford touchdown run. Bradford's extra point was then blocked, but George Zivich recovered it and took it in for the point to give Alabama the 7–0 lead. After the season After all of the regular season games were completed, the final AP Poll was released in early December.T.C.U., Vols place one, two Drew Middleton Associated Press https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ouY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6358%2C6945036 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News December 6, 1938 7 April 14, 2012 In the final poll, Alabama held the No. 13 position. Alabama was also recognized by the Associated Press for having the best record (40–4–3) and highest winning percentage (.909) of any major, college team for the five-year period between 1934 and 1938.Alabama leads nation in five-year grid record Herbert W. Barker Associated Press https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ouY-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=IU0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=4963%2C6906127 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News December 5, 1938 7 April 14, 2012Alabama Crimson Tide leads nation's major grid teams in survey of five-year record Associated Press https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=i-FXAAAAIBAJ&sjid=P_UDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6997%2C1138648 Google News Archives Spokane Daily Chronicle December 5, 1938 11 April 14, 2012 Statistically, the 1938 defense was one of the best in school history. The 1938 squad still holds numerous defensive records that include:2011 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book 2011 Season Team Records – Defense University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office Tuscaloosa, Alabama 5 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/record-book.pdf April 17, 2012 PDF September 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120916033456/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/record-book.pdf dead Fewest total yards allowed in a season with 701 Fewest total yards allowed per game with an average of 77.9 Fewest total yards allowed per play with an average of 1.2 Fewest first downs allowed in a season with 26 Fewest rushing yards allowed in a season with 305 Fewest rushing yards allowed per game with an average of 33.9 Fewest rushing yards allowed per play with an average of 0.95 Fewest passing attempts allowed per game with an average of 9.8 Fewest passing completions allowed per game with an average of 3.4 Fewest passing yards allowed in a season with 291 Fewest passing yards allowed per game with an average of 32.7 NFL draft Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1938 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) between the 1939 and 1941 drafts.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/colleges/alabama/drafted.htm Alabama Drafted Players/Alumni April 7, 2012 Sports Reference, LLC Pro-Football-Reference.comNational Football League http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?abbr=A&collegeName=Alabama&abbrFlag=0&type=school Draft History by School–Alabama March 16, 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 These players included the following: Year Round Overall Player name Position NFL team1939 3 23 Charlie Holm Back Washington Redskins 9 73 Lew Bostick 1 Guard Cleveland Rams1940 4 30 Bobby Wood Bobby Wood (American football) Tackle Cleveland Rams 5 34 Walt Merrill 1 Tackle Brooklyn Dodgers 11 93 Cary Cox 1 Center Pittsburgh Steelers 11 138 Hayward Sanford Sandy Sanford End Washington Redskins1941 3 25 Fred Davis Fred Davis (defensive lineman) Tackle Washington Redskins 7 58 Hal Newman 1 End Brooklyn Dodgers 10 90 Ed Hickerson 1 Guard Washington Redskins Personnel Varsity letter winners Player Hometown Position Warren Averitte Greenville, Mississippi Center Silas Beard Guntersville, Alabama Halfback Gene Blackwell Blytheville, Arkansas End Lewis Bostick Birmingham, Alabama Guard Charley Boswell Birmingham, Alabama Halfback Vic Bradford Memphis, Tennessee Quarterback Carey Cox Bainbridge, Georgia Center Alvin Davis Green Forest, Arkansas Fullback Fred Davis Louisville, Kentucky Tackle Jess Foshee Clanton, Alabama Guard Jack Gornto Valdosta, Georgia End Grover Harkins Gadsden, Alabama Guard Ed Hickerson Ventura, California Guard Charlie Holm Birmingham, Alabama Halfback Hal Hughes Pine Bluff, Arkansas Quarterback Walter Merrill Andalusia, Alabama Tackle Herschel Mosley Blytheville, Arkansas Halfback Hal Newman Birmingham, Alabama End Jake Redden Vernon, Alabama Guard Perron Shoemaker Birmingham, Alabama End Billy Slemons Orlando, Florida Halfback Joseph Sugg Russellville, Alabama Guard W. L. Waites Tuscaloosa, Alabama Halfback Erin Warren Montgomery, Alabama End Dallas Wicke Pensacola, Florida Quarterback Bobby Wood McComb, Mississippi Tackle George Zivich East Chicago, Indiana HalfbackReference:2011 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book 2011 All-Time Tide Football Lettermen University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office Tuscaloosa, Alabama 127–141 Coaching staff Name Position Seasons atAlabama Alma mater Frank Thomas Head coach 8 Notre Dame (1923) Bear Bryant Assistant coach 3 Alabama (1935) Paul Burnum Assistant coach 9 Alabama (1922) Tilden Campbell Assistant coach 3 Alabama (1935) Hank Crisp Assistant coach 18 VPI (1920) Harold Drew Assistant coach 8 Bates (1916) Joe Kilgrow Assistant coach 1 Alabama (1937)Reference:2011 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book 2011 All-Time Assistant Coaches University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office Tuscaloosa, Alabama 142–143 References General http://www.rolltide.com/datadump/fls_files/files/football/1930s/1938.pdf 1938 Season Recap RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics April 12, 2012 PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20120604190202/http://www.rolltide.com/datadump/fls_files/files/football/1930s/1938.pdf 2012-06-04 dead Specific Alabama Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football seasons Alabama Crimson Tide football