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Paul (Bear) Bryant

Born: Sept. 11, 1913
Football

coached at 4 colleges over 38 years; directed Alabama to 6 national titles (1961,64-65, 1973, 78-79); retired in 1982 as the winningest coach of all time (323-85-17 record), since passed by Penn State's Joe Paterno and Florida State's Bobby Bowden; 15 bowl wins, including 8 Sugar Bowls.

Died: Jan. 26, 1983

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