Maddox Makes Friendly Wager With Auburn Mayor Ahead Of Iron Bowl

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and Auburn Mayor Ron Anders plan to once again use the upcoming Iron Bowl on Nov. 26 for a friendly wager to benefit local charities.

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Maddox's office on Monday announced that if Alabama wins, Anders will make a $100 donation to the Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative, while Maddox will make a $100 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Alabama in the event the Tigers pull off the upset.

“The Iron Bowl wager with Mayor Anders is a great tradition, because it makes the outcome of the game a win-win for Tuscaloosa and Auburn,” Maddox said. “The Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County are important community causes, and regardless of the outcome, we’re glad to help bring them both some recognition."

The tradition was started in 2005 between Maddox and former Auburn Mayor Bill Ham, with Alabama going on to win 10 times compared to seven wins for Auburn.

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