1958 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

1958 Alabama Crimson Tide football
Conference	Southeastern Conference
Record	5–4–1 (3–4–1 SEC)
Head coach	Bear Bryant (1st season)
Captains	Dave Sington Bobby Smith
Home stadium	Denny Stadium Legion Field Ladd Memorial Stadium
Seasons ←  1957 1959  →

1958 Southeastern Conference football standings

v t e	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
No. 1 LSU $	6	–	0	–	0			11	–	0	–	0
No. 4 Auburn	6	–	0	–	1			9	–	0	–	1
No. 11 Ole Miss	3	–	2	–	0			9	–	2	–	0
Vanderbilt	2	–	1	–	3			5	–	2	–	3
Tennessee	4	–	3	–	0			4	–	6	–	0
Alabama	3	–	4	–	1			5	–	4	–	1
Kentucky	3	–	4	–	1			5	–	4	–	1
No. 14 Florida	2	–	3	–	1			6	–	4	–	1
Georgia Tech	2	–	3	–	1			5	–	4	–	1
Georgia	2	–	4	–	0			4	–	6	–	0
Tulane	1	–	5	–	0			3	–	7	–	0
Mississippi State	1	–	6	–	0			3	–	6	–	0
$ – Conference champion Rankings from AP Poll

The 1958 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1958 college football season. It was the Crimson Tide's 64th overall and 25th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his first year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Legion Field in Birmingham and at Ladd Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. They finished with a record of five wins, four losses and one tie (5–4–1 overall, 3–4–1 in the SEC). As they finished the season above .500, Alabama secured its first winning season since 1953, and their five victories gave Bryant more wins games in one season than former head coach Jennings B. Whitworth did in previous three.

On December 3, 1957, the university formally introduced then Texas A&M head coach and former Crimson Tide player Bear Bryant as the new head coach of the Crimson Tide. ^[1] In the season opener, Bama led eventual national champion LSU 3–0 at the half before they lost 13–3, and the next week played a ranked Vanderbilt team to a scoreless tie. In their third game, the Crimson Tide defeated Furman for the first victory of the Bryant era. After a loss at Tennessee, Alabama then defeated then No. 19 Mississippi State for their first victory over a ranked team since 1953 and followed that with a win over Georgia on homecoming.

The Crimson Tide were then upset at Tulane on a Friday evening, but bounced back with wins over Georgia Tech and Memphis State that secured Alabama's first winning season since 1953. After they closed the season with a loss against Auburn, Alabama declined an invitation to compete in the Bluegrass Bowl to end Bryant's first season and became the only Bryant coached team at Alabama to not have participated in a bowl game.

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 27	No. 15 LSU	Ladd Memorial Stadium Mobile, AL (rivalry)	L 3–13	34,000	[2]
October 4	No. 20 Vanderbilt	Legion Field Birmingham, AL	T 0–0	36,000	[3]
October 11	Furman *	Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL	W 29–6	17,000	[4]
October 18	at Tennessee	Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN (Third Saturday in October)	L 7–14	34,200	[5]
October 25	at No. 19 Mississippi State	Scott Field Starkville, MS (rivalry)	W 9–7	26,000	[6]
November 1	Georgia	Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL (rivalry)	W 12–0	28,500	[7]
November 7	at Tulane	Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA	L 7–13	34,000	[8]
November 15	at No. 20 Georgia Tech	Grant Field Atlanta, GA (rivalry)	W 17–8	44,726	[9]
November 22	No. T–19 (small) Memphis State *	Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL	W 14–0	26,500	[10]
November 29	vs. No. 2 Auburn	Legion Field Birmingham, AL (Iron Bowl)	L 8–14	44,000	[11]
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game

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Game summaries

LSU

See also: 1958 LSU Tigers football team

1 2 3 4 Total •#15 LSU 0 0 7 6 13 Alabama 0 3 0 0 3 Date: September 27 Location: Ladd Stadium Mobile, AL Game attendance: 34,000 Source: [13] [14]

To open the Bear Bryant era, Alabama led 3–0 at halftime but lost 13–3 to the eventual national champion LSU Tigers in Ladd Stadium in Mobile. ^{[13] [14] [15]} After a scoreless first quarter, the Crimson Tide took a 3–0 halftime lead after Fred Sington Jr. connected on an eight-yard field goal. ^{[13] [14]} Midway through the half, a section of bleachers in the north end zone collapsed and resulted in 60 spectators being injured. ^[16] The collapse resulted in a stoppage of play while emergency responders worked to assist those injured by the collapse. ^[16]

LSU took a 7–3 lead in the third quarter when Warren Rabb threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Johnny Robinson that capped a 67-yard drive. ^{[13] [14]} Billy Cannon then scored on a 12-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter that made the final score 13–3. ^{[13] [14]} For the game, the Tigers were led by head coach Paul Dietzel who previously served as an assistant coach for Bryant during his tenure at Kentucky. ^[14] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against LSU to 15–8–4. ^[17]

Vanderbilt

See also: 1958 Vanderbilt Commodores football team

1 2 3 4 Total #20 Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 0 Alabama 0 0 0 0 0 Date: October 4 Location: Legion Field Birmingham, AL Game attendance: 36,000 Sources: [18] [19]

In their first Legion Field game of the 1958 season, the Crimson Tide played the Vanderbilt Commodores to a 0–0 tie in Birmingham. ^{[15] [18] [19]} The tie brought Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 18–16–3. ^[20]

Furman

See also: 1958 Furman Purple Hurricane football team

1 2 3 4 Total Furman 0 0 6 0 6 •Alabama 20 3 6 0 29 Date: October 11 Location: Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL Game attendance: 17,000 Sources: [21] [22]

In their first Denny Stadium game of the 1958 season, the Crimson Tide notched the first victory of the Bryant era with this 29–6 win over the Furman Purple Hurricane in Tuscaloosa. ^{[15] [21] [22]} The Crimson Tide took an early 20–0 lead after they scored three touchdowns in the final four minutes of the first quarter. Bobby Jackson scored first on a two-yard run, the second was scored on a 16-yard Jackson pass to Laurien Stapp and the third on a 56-yard Gary O'Steen punt return. ^{[21] [22]} A 24-yard Pete Reaves field goal in the second quarter extended the Alabama lead to 23–0 at halftime. ^{[21] [22]} In the third quarter, Furman scored their only points of the game on a nine-yard Roy Nickles touchdown run. The Crimson Tide responded with a 61-yard Bobby Smith touchdown pass to O'Steen that made the final score 29–6. ^{[21] [22]} The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Furman to 4–0. ^[23]

Tennessee

See also: 1958 Tennessee Volunteers football team

Third Saturday in October

1 2 3 4 Total Alabama 0 0 0 7 7 •Tennessee 0 7 7 0 14 Date: October 18 Location: Shields-Watkins Field Knoxville, TN Game attendance: 34,200 Sources: [24] [25]

In their annual rivalry game against Tennessee, a pair of Billy Majors touchdowns for the Volunteers provided for the final margin in their 14–7 victory in Knoxville. ^{[15] [24] [25]} After a scoreless first quarter, the Vols took a 7–0 halftime lead when Majors scored on a one-yard run on the first play of the second quarter. ^{[24] [25]} He then extended the Tennessee lead to 14–0 in the third on a seven-yard run, before Alabama made the final score 14–7 on a one-yard Bobby Jackson touchdown run. ^{[24] [25]} In the game, Alabama fumbled the ball five times and Tennessee recovered three of them. ^[24] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 18–18–5. ^[26]

Mississippi State

See also: 1958 Mississippi State Maroons football team

1 2 3 4 Total •Alabama 3 0 6 0 9 #19 Mississippi State 0 0 0 7 7 Date: October 25 Location: Scott Field Starkville, MS Sources: [27] [28]

On what was homecoming in Starkville, the Crimson Tide upset the Mississippi State Maroons 9–7 and secured Bryant's first SEC victory. ^{[15] [27] [28]} Alabama took a 3–0 first quarter lead after Fred Sington Jr. connected on a 22-yard field goal. ^[27] Still up by three in the third quarter, the Crimson Tide scored their only touchdown of the game on a 21-yard Bobby Jackson pass to Norbie Ronsonet and extended their lead to 9–0. ^{[27] [28]} The Maroons managed their only points late in the fourth on a six-yard Billy Stacy touchdown run that made the final score 9–7. ^{[27] [28]} The victory was Alabama's first over a ranked opponent since their win over Auburn in 1953 and improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 30–10–3. ^[29]

Georgia

See also: 1958 Georgia Bulldogs football team

1 2 3 4 Total Georgia 0 0 0 0 0 •Alabama 6 0 0 6 12 Date: November 1 Location: Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL Game attendance: 28,500 Sources: [30] [31]

On homecoming in Tuscaloosa, Alabama shutout the Georgia Bulldogs 12–0 for their second consecutive conference victory. ^{[15] [30] [31]} The Crimson Tide took a 6–0 first quarter lead after Gary O'Steen scored on a 14-yard run and then made the final score 12–0 late in the fourth quarter on a short Bobby Jackson touchdown run. ^{[30] [31]} The victory gave Alabama their first two-game winning streak since the 1954 season and improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 23–17–4. ^[32]

Tulane

See also: 1958 Tulane Green Wave football team

1 2 3 4 Total Alabama 0 0 0 7 7 •Tulane 6 0 7 0 13 Date: November 7 Location: Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA Game attendance: 34,000 Sources: [33] [34]

On a Friday evening at New Orleans, the Crimson Tide were defeated 13–7 by the Tulane Green Wave after they turned the ball over on downs late in the fourth quarter. ^{[15] [33] [34]} Richie Petitbon gave Tulane an early 6–0 lead with his two-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. ^{[33] [34]} Petitbon then extended the Green Wave lead to 13–0 late in the third on a one-yard run before Alabama scored their lone touchdown of the game. ^{[33] [34]} The only Crimson Tide points came on a one-yard Bobby Jackson touchdown run that capped a 73-yard drive in the fourth quarter. ^{[33] [34]} The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 17–10–2. ^[35]

Georgia Tech

See also: 1958 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team

1 2 3 4 Total •Alabama 17 0 0 0 17 #20 Georgia Tech 0 0 8 0 8 Date: November 15 Location: Grant Field Atlanta, GA Game attendance: 44,726 Sources: [36] [37]

Behind a 17-point first quarter, the Crimson Tide upset the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 17–8 on homecoming at Grant Field. ^{[15] [36] [37]} All 17 first quarter points were scored on drives that immediately followed a turnover. Bobby Jackson first scored on a one-yard touchdown run to cap a drive that started after a fumble was recovered by Baxter Booth. ^{[36] [37]} Duff Morrison's interception then set up the next Alabama scoring drive that ended when Pete Reaves connected on a 19-yard field goal for a 10–0 lead. ^{[36] [37]} The lead was then extended to 17–0 on a five-yard Jackson run that completed a drive started at the Tech 20-yard line when Milton Frank recovered a fumble. ^{[36] [37]} The only Yellow Jacket points came in the third quarter when a Calvin James fumble was recovered by Billy Shaw for a touchdown that made the final score 17–8 after a successful two-point conversion. ^{[36] [37]} The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 19–18–3. ^[38]

Memphis State

See also: 1958 Memphis State Tigers football team

1 2 3 4 Total Memphis State 0 0 0 0 0 •Alabama 6 8 0 0 14 Date: November 22 Location: Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL Game attendance: 26,500 Sources: [39] [40]

In what was the first all-time meeting against Memphis State, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tigers 14–0 in the final Denny Stadium game of the season. ^{[39] [40] [41]} Alabama took a 6–0 first quarter lead after Bobby Jackson threw a 62-yard touchdown pass to Marlin Dyess on the first offensive play of the game. ^{[39] [40]} Jackson then scored what proved to be the final points of the game with his 18-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. He then successfully converted the two-point conversion that made the final score 14–0. ^{[39] [40]}

Auburn

See also: 1958 Auburn Tigers football team

Iron Bowl

1 2 3 4 Total •#2 Auburn 7 0 0 7 14 Alabama 0 0 0 8 8 Date: November 29 Location: Legion Field Birmingham, AL Game attendance: 44,000 Sources: [42] [43]

Against rival Auburn, the Crimson Tide nearly upset the No. 2 ranked Tigers but lost 14–8 at Legion Field in what was the closest game between the schools since the 1953 season. ^{[15] [42] [43]} The Tigers' took an early 7–0 lead after Dick Wood threw a three-yard touchdown pass to Jim Pettus in the first quarter. ^{[42] [43]} Neither team would score again until late in the fourth quarter when Auburn went up 14–0 on a one-yard Jim Reynolds touchdown run. ^{[42] [43]} Alabama responded with a nine-yard Marlin Dyess touchdown run that cut the Tigers' lead to 14–8 after they converted a two-point conversion. ^{[42] [43]} The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 9–13–1. ^[44]

Bluegrass Bowl

After their victory over Memphis State, Alabama players voted to accept any potential bowl bid if one was extended to the team. ^[45] As they entered their final game of the season against Auburn, officials from the Bluegrass Bowl announced that the Crimson Tide was their top choice to participate in the inaugural event regardless of the outcome against the Tigers. ^[46] Although the Crimson Tide were their top choice, on December 1, bowl officials announced that Florida State and Oklahoma State would participate in the game. ^[47]

It was reported that prior to the announcement, the game was to have seen a rematch of Alabama against Vanderbilt, but that no deal was reached. ^[47] After the Crimson Tide declined the invitation, Florida State accepted it. ^[47] Years later, Bryant stated he regretted he did not accept the bid as it would have allowed for additional practice time at the conclusion of the season. ^[48] The 1958 season also marked the only one where a Bryant-led team at Alabama failed to participate in a bowl game. ^[49]

Freshmen squad

Prior to the 1972 NCAA University Division football season, NCAA rules prohibited freshmen from participating on the varsity team, and as such many schools fielded freshmen teams. ^{[50] [51]} For the 1958 season, the Alabama freshmen squad was coached by Sam Bailey and finished their season with a record of two wins, zero losses and one tie (2–0–1). ^[52] In their first game against the Mississippi State Baby Maroons, a 27-yard Jimmy Spencer field goal fell short with under a minute left, and the game ended in a scoreless tie at Starkville. ^[53] In their second game, the Crimson Tide defeated Tulane 25–6 before 3,000 fans at Denny Stadium. ^[54] After the game was tied 6–6 at halftime, Alabama scored 19 unanswered points in the second half to win. Touchdowns were scored by Mal Moore on a one-yard run, a 37-yard Moore pass to Tommy Brooker and on a 22-yard Ronnie Davis pass to Steve Anderson. ^[54] The Baby Tide then closed the season with a 14–6 win over Auburn in a game that saw touchdowns scored of runs of 10-yards by Jerry Rich and one-yard by Pat Trammell. ^[52]

Personnel

Varsity letter winners Player Hometown Position Charles Allen Athens, Alabama Tackle Jim Blevins Moulton, Alabama Tackle Baxter Booth Athens, Alabama End Jerre Brannen Anniston, Alabama End Marshall Brown Ladysmith, Wisconsin Fullback Donald Cochran Birmingham, Alabama Guard Marlin Dyess Elba, Alabama Halfback Milton Frank Huntsville, Alabama Guard Charles Gray Pell City, Alabama End William Hannah Indianapolis, Indiana Tackle Bobby Jackson Mobile, Alabama Quarterback Bud Moore Birmingham, Alabama End Duff Morrison Memphis, Tennessee Halfback Robert O'Steen Anniston, Alabama Fullback Don Parsons Houston, Texas Guard Gary Phillips Dothan, Alabama Guard John Paul Poole Florence, Alabama End Pete Reaves Bessemer, Alabama Guard Kenneth Roberts Anniston, Alabama Center Norbie Ronsonet Biloxi, Mississippi End Walter Sansing West Blocton, Alabama Fullback Wayne Sims Columbiana, Alabama Guard Dave Sington Birmingham, Alabama Tackle Fred Sington Jr. Birmingham, Alabama Tackle Bobby Smith Brewton, Alabama Quarterback Laurien “Goobie” Stapp Birmingham, Alabama Quarterback/Placekicker Carl Valletto Oakmont, Pennsylvania End William “Buddy” Wesley Talladega, Alabama Fullback Tommy White West Blocton, Alabama Fullback Mack Wise Elba, Alabama Halfback Reference: [55]

Coaching staff Name Position Seasons at Alabama Alma Mater Bear Bryant Head coach 1 Alabama (1936) Sam Bailey Assistant coach 1 Ouachita Baptist (1949) Jerry Claiborne Assistant coach 1 Kentucky (1950) Phil Cutchin Assistant coach 1 Kentucky (1943) Jim Goostree Assistant coach 2 Tennessee (1952) Pat James Assistant coach 1 Kentucky (1951) Bobby Drake Keith Assistant coach 1 Texas A&M (1957) Carney Laslie Assistant coach 2 Alabama (1934) Bobby Luna Assistant coach 1 Alabama (1954) Dee Powell Assistant coach 1 Texas A&M (1957) Hayden Riley Assistant coach 1 Alabama (1948) Gene Stallings Assistant coach 1 Texas A&M (1957) Reference: [56]

NFL Draft

See also: 1959 NFL draft

At the conclusion of the season several members of the 1958 squad were drafted into the National Football League. These players included: Bobby Jackson in the seventh round to the Green Bay Packers, Ernie Moore in the 29th round to the Los Angeles Rams and Dave Sington in the 30th round to the New York Giants. ^[57]

References

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