It's almost impossible to pick out the all time players in Alabama football history. With 12 national championship and a history so deep and rich in football tradition it seems like every player was an All-American. Here are my 22 All-Crimson Team.
OFFENSE
QB Ken Stabler (1965-67)- Despite his resent struggles Ken did lead the Tide to a 28-3-2 record in three years; going 11-0 in '66.
RB Shaun Alexander (1996-99)- Alexander holds 15 Bama rushing records. He was named the 1999 SEC player of the year after rushing for 1,383 yards and 24 total touchdowns.
RB Johhny Musso (969-71)- The "Italian Stallion" was a two time All-American for the Tide in 1970-'71.
FB Johhny Cain (1930-32)- Cain did it all for the Tide playing fullback, linebacker, and punter. He is a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame and Alabama Football Hall of fame.
SE Don Hutson (1932-34)- In 1934 Hutson earned All-SEC and All-American honors and in the '35 Rose Bowl he caught six passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns. Leading the Tide to their fourth national championship.
Se Ozzie Newsome (974-77)- "The Wizard of OZ" has to many records and awards to mention here. The Tide went 42-6 in his career at the capstone and won three SEC championships. In his senior season Ozzie averaged 22.3 yards-per catch.
T Chris Samuels (1996-99)- Samuels became the first Outland Trophy winner for the Tide in '99.
G John Hannah (1970-72)- Hannah is known as the best college offensive linemen ever. He was a two time all-SEC selection in '71 and '72.
C Sylvester Croom (1972-74)- Croom was one of the first black players on the Crimson Tide football team. He beame a senior captain in 1974 earning the Jacobs Blocking Trophy and was named to the All-American team.
G Wayne Freeman (1962-64)- Freeman was an All-American in 1964, Coach Bryant called him "the finest guard he ever coached."
T Billy Neighbors (1959-61)-Billy came to Alabama the same year they hired coach Bryant and he told that class that one day they would win championships, " I thought he was crazy," Neighbors says. In 1961 that class won its first of Bryant's six championship teams. Neighbors earned All-American honors playing both was for the Tide.
DEFENSE
DE John Copeland (1990-92)- Copeland anchored one of the greatest defenses in the history of college football. He was an All-American in 92 when the Tide won the national title.
DT Marty Lyons (1976-78)- A two-time all-confrence pick at Alabama, Lyons had 202 tackles and he was defensive captain on the '78 national championship team.
DT John Hand (1982-85)- Was named an All-American in '85 had 234 tackles in his career at Alabama.
DE Eric Curry (1990-92)-
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BabyTate 11 months ago
OK, Michael, you've got Leroy Jordan, Don Hutson, and Billy Neighbors so there's not much for us old-timers to complain about. You youngsters can have the other positions, although I will grumble about about Stabler being in front of Namath. Snake will tell you that today if you call him up. Joe Namath is Joe Namath. Makes no difference to me, as they are 2 of my alltime favorite players.
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Trent Wade 11 months ago
umm what about walter lewis at qb? I believe bear bryant did state that he was "his favorite quarterback of all time" and was one of his paul bearers at his funeral. And maybe its just my personal opinion but i would add bobby humphrey ove musso, and if your going of records then should dj hall not be one of the wide recievers? i know he was never an all american but he was all sec and hold all the recieving records but touchdons, and you should the Lott Trophy to Demeco's profile
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Timothy Croley 11 months ago
Good stuff Michael. I actually did my own line-up earlier this morning and then cam eacross yours this afternoon. be sure to check mine out. A lot of similar picks. Good stuff with the stats and all. I agree with Tate, I have Namath as my number one. My odd pick perhaps is the fact that I actually have Lane Bearden as punter simply based on his play while having a torn ACL and MCL.
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