Crimson Nation

by Eli Gold

The '25, '61, '78, '79, and '92 national championships, the first game under Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, the Alabama-Tennessee rivalry, the Alabama-Auburn rivalry, and twelve more power-packed memorable moments make up the legend of Alabama Football. Eli Gold brings these memories to life with the same clarity and fervor that fans have come to love as they listen to football on the radio. Featured are legendary Alabama players and coaches including Joe Namath, Johnny Musso, Kenny Stabler, Gene Stallings, Harry Gilmer, Don Hutson, and other names that are still part of everyday conversation in Alabama, regardless of when they attended the university. So much of what was great at Alabama is because of the leadership and influence of Bear Bryant, and his story is told as well as his part in the story of every one of these important moments. Set roughly in chronological order with photographs throughout, Crimson Nation is a journey back through time that every true Alabama fan must own.

Genres: Sports

236 pages, Hardcover

First published July 11, 2005

Reviews

[James Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've had this book for about 5 years. A history of the University of Alabama football, this seemed the right time to read it. The 2009 edition of the Crimson Tide is 12-0 on the season. That fact alone made this book about college football success, the celebration of that success, and the communal joy in being a Bama fan lots of fun to read. I really enjoyed it.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the Crimson Tide so this book has been very interesting so far!

[Clint Priest · Rating 4 out of 5]

Admittedly one for the "homers" as most non-Bama fans will not appreciate Eli Gold's stories of the Crimson Tide the same.