Bryant Museum To Display Coat Worn By Legendary Coach In Last Game

TUSCALOOSA, AL — A new exhibit is set to debut at the Paul W. Bryant Museum this weekend for the Crimson Tide's season opener against Utah State.

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The University of Alabama on Thursday pointed out that the 2022 season marks the 40th anniversary of Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryant's final season.

In honor of the occasion, UA says the Paul W. Bryant Museum is highlighting the legendary coach's career and the impact with a new exhibit featuring the jacket he wore during his final game.

On a frigid night in Memphis on Dec. 29, 1982, Bryant wore the now-icon look as the Tide defeated Illinois 21-15. Bryant died less than a month later at the age of 69.

The coat is on loan from Bryant's grandson — Marc Tyson. Saturday will represent the first time the jacket has ever been on public display.

During his 25 years at the Capstone, Bryant amassed a career record of 232-46-9, becoming — at the time — the winningest coach in Division I college football history.

The Paul W. Bryant Museum is located at 300 Paul W Bryant Drive on the campus of the University of Alabama.

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