Rick Cleveland recalls a memorable afternoon with Paul 'Bear' Bryant — the most unforgettable coach in Cleveland's sportswriting career.
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today August 21, 2023 Bear Bryant gets a victory ride after the last game of his remarkable coaching career in December, 1982. Someone recently asked me: Who is the most unforgettable coach you have encountered in your long sports writing career? The answer was and easy one, but requires some background. Indeed, it requires a story, which follows. Rick Cleveland This was back in September of 1971.
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