Big Al is the costumed elephant mascot of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. On October 8, 1930, a sportswriter for the Atlanta Journal, Everett Strupper, wrote …

Jun 10, 2016 · Request a public appearance by Big Al! The story of how Alabama became associated with the "elephant" goes back to the 1930 season when Coach Wallace Wade had …

Feb 7, 2017 · The official "Big Al" mascot finally debuted at the 1980 Sugar Bowl, when the 1979 Alabama team beat Arkansas in New Orleans. Student Hugh Dye was the first to don the …

Mar 23, 2018 · The elephant became UA’s unofficial mascot in the 1930s. And although elephant costumes appeared at games in the 1960s, it wasn’t until 1979 that the university officially …

Oct 23, 2012 · Today it explains the meaning behind Alabama's elephant mascot. Nothing about No. 1 Alabama's nickname of "Crimson Tide" brings to mind the school's costumed elephant …

Oct 6, 2021 · Even the Alabama Crimson Tide's elephant mascot, Big Al, is considered the GOAT when it comes to the big, furry friends that roam college football's sidelines. The gray, …

The Alabama Crimson Tide boasts one of the most unique mascots in college football — an elephant named “Big Al.” While Alabama is celebrated for its athletic success, with 16 national...

Big Al is the costumed mascot for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. The use of an elephant to represent Alabama's football program is a tradition that dates to the late 1920s or …

Sep 14, 2024 · The Alabama Crimson Tide boasts one of the most unique mascots in college football — an elephant named “Big Al.” While Alabama is celebrated for its athletic success, …

Big Al, the University of Alabama elephant mascot, dates back to the 1930s and the tenure of football coach Wallace Wade. During a game against the University of Mississippi, a fan in the …

Sep 25, 2024 · Ever since Bryant agreed to having a mascot, Big Al has become a beloved mascot who can be seen around the campus. The spots where he is most commonly seen are …

In a pivotal moment in Alabama football history, the official big Al mascot was debuted at the 1979 Sugar Bowl when Alabama one the national championship against Penn State. The name for …

Sep 11, 2024 · Big Al, the University of Alabama’s esteemed elephant mascot, is an engaging and charismatic presence known for his soft grey fur costume, prominent floppy ears, …

Sep 12, 2014 · Big Al, Alabama's elephant mascot, has roamed the sidelines for more than 30 years. But the history of the Crimson Tide's mascot began decades earlier at an Alabama-Ole …

2024 Mascot Hall of Fame Nominees; The World of Mascots; Mascot Hall of Fame Awards; About. Mission & History; ... Big Al. Team: University of Alabama. Division: NCAA Div I. …

Big Al is the costumed elephant mascot of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Apr 22, 2023 · Big Al and Big Alice — the elephant mascots — didn't officially become the official mascots of Alabama athletics until 1979 when the then-head coach and athletic director Bear …

Oct 25, 2019 · Big Al, Alabama’s anthropomorphic elephant mascot, has been stomping on the Crimson Tide’s sidelines since his debut during the 1979 Sugar Bowl when he saw Alabama …

Apr 30, 2012 · For the inaugural 10 Questions, we talked to one of Alabama’s most recognizable figures — Big Al. 1. What is the process you have to go through to become Big Al?

Oct 8, 2024 · The mascot known as "Big Al" today was the brainchild of University of Alabama student Walt Tart. He was meeting with the homecoming chairman Ann Paige in 1979 as they …

What Was The Alabama Mascot Before The Elephant? The University of Alabama has a rich history of mascots that represent its spirited athletic teams. In this ...