How did Paul Bryant get the nickname Bear?

Paul “Bear” Bryant coached Texas A&M to a 25-14-2 record from 1954-57. By 13, Paul already stood 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds. He earned the nickname that would stick with him for life by accepting a challenge to wrestle a bear at a carnival for $1. Although Bryant had his ear bitten, the carnival never paid him.

When did Paul Bryant die?

January 26, 1983
Bear Bryant/Date of death
January 26, 1983 – Coach Paul Bryant dies at Druid City Hospital where he had entered the night before after suffering chest pains while visiting his friend Jimmy Hinton. The Coach was 69-years-old.

How old is Paul Bear Bryant?

69 years (1913–1983)
Bear Bryant/Age at death

How tall was Paul Bear Bryant?

1.91 m
Bear Bryant/Height

Is Bear Bryant still alive?

Deceased (1913–1983)
Bear Bryant/Living or Deceased

What killed Bear Bryant?

Bear Bryant/Date of death

Where is Paul Bear Bryant buried?

Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Bear Bryant/Place of burial

Bryant is buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham. He played football at Alabama and served as head coach at Maryland, Kentucky, Texas A&M and Alabama during his 46-year career.

Why did Bear Bryant leave Kentucky?

Despite the tremendous success, Bryant finally chose to leave Kentucky after the 1953 season for a position at Texas A & M. He left Lexington with nine years remaining on his contract. Bryant later moved to the University of Alabama where he cemented his position as a football coaching legend.

What years did Bear Bryant won the national championship?

In 1971 he recruited the first black player on the Alabama team, and he was credited with helping to stimulate the integration of college football at mostly white Southern universities. Alabama won six national championships (1961, 1964–65, 1973, 1978–79), and Bryant was named national coach of the year three times.