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Alabama Football Superfan Walt Gary Dies at Age 36

Mike Chiari
Jun 7, 2019

Alabama football superfan Walt Gary died Thursday at the age of 36. 

According to ESPN.com's Alex Scarborough, Gary was a Tuscaloosa, Alabama, native with Down syndrome who would visit the Crimson Tide football team on Thursdays prior to games.

Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne tweeted the following about Gary upon his death:

Several current and former Alabama football players tweeted about Gary as well, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard and New England Patriots running back Damien Harris:

Per Scarborough, Alabama head coach Nick Saban told ESPN's College GameDay in 2018 that Gary projected the "spirit and tradition" of Alabama football.

Saban released a statement regarding Gary on Friday as well:

Gary became close to the Alabama football program when Gene Stallings was the head coach from 1990-1996. According to Scarbrough, Stallings had a son with Down syndrome.

During Saban's regime, Gary became known for giving his score predictions in the days leading up to Alabama's games.

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