Paul Bear Bryant
Paul Bear Bryant was an American college football player and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college football history. He is best known for his successful tenure as the head coach of the University of Alabama football team.
Football Coach
September 11, 1913
January 26, 1983
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Paul Bear Bryant, a renowned college football coach, is most famous for his 25-year stint as the head coach of the University of Alabama football team. With a record for the most games won by any collegiate coach, he led Alabama to six national championships. Among his other accomplishments are his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, coaching exceptional players like Joe Namath, and being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1983.