Paul william bear bryant inscribed book signed 121974 cosigned by. The hard life and good times of alabamas coach bryant. Bear bryant, byname of paul william bryant, born september 11, 19, kingsland, arkansas, u. A reissue of paul bear bryant s autobiography, this edition features a completely new introduction and an accompanying audio cd of bryant himself, in his own voice, talking about his life and football. After the 1953 season, bryant signed a 12year contract extension at kentucky, with. A native of alabama who spent most of his career in atlanta and new york, he covered sports business for. Its signed on inner red cover and reads to jim kindest personal regards bear bryant 71177. First issues, him writing his thoughts down and signing them, etc. Its all here, in his own inimitable words and with a candor that is. The book is in great shape with a very small tear in cover as shown. Indeed, this is the perfect time to spend your money. John underwood this firstedition copy of bryant and underwoods book bear includes a 1974 letter, signed by both men on university of alabama letterhead, which has been pasted to the flyleaf. Footballbaseball books including signed paul bear bryant. Just five weeks after coaching his final football game for the university of alabama, paul bear bryant passed away.
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Winning isnt everything but it beats anything that comes in second by benny marshall 1965. Tommy wilcox born july 30, 1959 is an american television personality and former college football player. Football paul bear bryant images psa autographfacts. This firstedition copy of bryant and underwoods book bear includes a 1974 letter, signed by both men on university of alabama letterhead, which has been pasted to the flyleaf. Autographed bear bryant collectibles are an awesome gift for the number one sports fan in your life, and work well for birthday, christmas, or any other occasion you can think of. Dalton book store at columbus square mall, columbus, georgia in 1975 for all his fans, including a. Same thing happend to my uncle found the book entitled the bear. Jun 04, 20 paul bear bryant book entitled bear the hard life and good times of alabamas coach bryant cowritten by paul w. How bear bryant and nick saban made alabama the greatest college football program of all time.
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The condition of the book is very good, the dust jacket shows some wear. Bryant s untimely death precluded this possibility, so. Paulbear bryant autographed book alabama crimson tidebest. Unfollow bear bryant autograph to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. What is the value of a paul bear bryant football signed by. Anyone who wants to know more about bear bryant, the man, will enjoy this book. Its signed on inner red cover and reads to jim kindest personal regards bear bryant 71177 inside of book was a original kodak photo shown of gravesite after funeral in 1983. Paul bear bryant book entitled bear the hard life and good times of alabamas coach bryant cowritten by paul w.
When paul william bear bryant died on january 26, 1983, it was the lead story on the all three networks evening news. Whether youre looking for autographed memorabilia from bear bryant, or a retired player, you can find the autographed one youre looking for. Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide. Paul william bear bryant was best known for his time coaching at the university of alabama.
Paul bear bryant autographed signed book alabama best wishes beckett a53851. How much is a football signed by alabama championship football coaches paul bear bryant, gene stallings and nick saban worth. Shop kentucky alabama crimson tide football book signed paul bear bryant colton now. The definitive portrait of paul bear bryant, the most successful college football coach in history. This 1974 book, coauthored with john underwood, features a color photograph of bryant on the front cover with his black and white houndstooth fedora, reproduced without title on the back cover. Footballbaseball books including signed paul bear bryant, roger kahn, more item details please note, the ted williams, joe dimaggio, and otto graham books are unsigned. University alabama paul bear bryant signed hardback 1st. Its been beautifully preserved in nmmint condition and has a beautiful bear bryant signature inside. The dust jacket shows considerable wear, but the condition of the book is very good. The dust jacket shows considerable wear, but the condition of the book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
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Dalton book store at columbus square mall, columbus, georgia in 1975 for all his fans, including a little 12 year old kid named todd mcdurmont. About author signatures and signed books empty mirror. Chasing the bear by lars anderson hachette book group. Signed means the book has been signed by its author or perhaps by an illustrator, or editor. Slipcase in good condition, one corner damaged and pulled back. Bear is now considered among the best coaches in the nation. Paul bear bryant autographed book alabama crimson tide best wishes beckett bas.
A life of paul bear bryant more editions of the last coach. He played defensive back for the university of alabama crimson tide from 1979 through 1982 and was a member of the 1979 national championship team and was a consensus selection to the 1981 college football allamerica team. This first edition, 4th printing, is inscribed and dated by bear bryant on the red fep. The book, winning isnt everything, by benny marshall, the parthenon press, 1964, first editions, signed on the first blank page. Alabama football has autographs of bear bryant, gene stallings. An awardwinning author, he focuses on the intersection of popular and political culture, and has written or cowritten biographies of such iconic athletes and celebrities as jack johnson, jack dempsey, joe louis, bear bryant, oscar robertson, john wayne and muhammad ali, as well as books on the.
The binding is still very tight and the corners look great. Framed alabama crimson tide football joe namath bear bryant autograph photo print. Bryants untimely death precluded this possibility, so. Bryant has signed, in black marker on the red interior first page, to a starnews sports writer bear bryant. Unfollow bear bryant signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I have this little belle statue signed and it is one of my favorite possessions except everyone signed it on the bottom, so i cant see it. The impact he had on the state of alabama and the entire college football world cannot be overstated. Fairhope, alabama how much is a football signed by alabama championship football coaches paul bear bryant, gene stallings and nick saban worth. Paul bear bryant signed framed 16x20 photo display alabama crimson tide coach. Legendary alabama football head coach paul bear bryant firstedition 1974 biography bear. Paul william bear bryant inscribed book signed 121974 co. Take a look inside former bear bryant home up for sale.
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