Some of my SixPack friends may have heard me tell this one...

[Rick Cleveland]

... but today, with another football season upon us, I am writing it...

52 years later: a Ford Pinto, a flat tire, and poignant memories of Bear Bryant

Rick Cleveland recalls a memorable afternoon with Paul "Bear" Bryant — the most unforgettable coach in Cleveland's sportswriting career.

mississippitoday.org

 

[horshack.sixpack]

... but today, with another football season upon us, I am writing it...

52 years later: a Ford Pinto, a flat tire, and poignant memories of Bear Bryant

Rick Cleveland recalls a memorable afternoon with Paul "Bear" Bryant — the most unforgettable coach in Cleveland's sportswriting career.

mississippitoday.org

Great stuff!

 

[SchrodingersDawg]

Excellent story! Thanks, Rick.

 

[HotMop]

Good stuff Rick.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

You have always been one of the best. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Dawgpile]

... but today, with another football season upon us, I am writing it...

52 years later: a Ford Pinto, a flat tire, and poignant memories of Bear Bryant

Rick Cleveland recalls a memorable afternoon with Paul "Bear" Bryant — the most unforgettable coach in Cleveland's sportswriting career.

mississippitoday.org

Great story! Thanks for these blogs Rick. Feels like old times reading the papers.

 

[Old Fart Dawg]

I heard you tell the story on Matt’s podcast. I know it’s a day you’ll never forget

 

[dawgstudent]

... but today, with another football season upon us, I am writing it...

52 years later: a Ford Pinto, a flat tire, and poignant memories of Bear Bryant

Rick Cleveland recalls a memorable afternoon with Paul "Bear" Bryant — the most unforgettable coach in Cleveland's sportswriting career.

mississippitoday.org

That’s a great story.

 

[Ranchdawg]

I am impressed you got so close to Bear. I used to watch his Golden Flake coaches show. It didn't matter who they were playing he made it sound like Alabama was going to struggle and possibly lose. He sounded like a humble man despite all his success. Thanks for the nice story!

 

[Trojanbulldog19]

... but today, with another football season upon us, I am writing it...

52 years later: a Ford Pinto, a flat tire, and poignant memories of Bear Bryant

Rick Cleveland recalls a memorable afternoon with Paul "Bear" Bryant — the most unforgettable coach in Cleveland's sportswriting career.

mississippitoday.org

Great article Rick. Great sports journalism that makes you just want to keep reading is getting lost these days in the video media instant tweet coverage world. Hard to find good articles like yours. Always appreciate it.

 

[Dawg1969]

The Bear was a real legend. Ray Perkins had to follow him as head coach which was no easy task. Ray wasn't doing great. About that time I actually saw a bumper sticker. It said, Dig Him Up.