A Tide-Trojans thriller, Jim Nabors, and a promise kept by Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant
A life-or-death matter, it was not. But my heart sure sank on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1977, when I received a phone call from Rebecca Christian, long-time secretary to Alabama head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant.” After the pleasantries, she said, “Tommy, our team charter to Los Angeles for the Southern Cal game is full.” I don’t […]