... an omission by inducting Crimson Tide legend Derrick Thomas into the Pro Football Hall of fame. Another tide legend, however, continues to be ignored—Kenny Stabler.

 

Stabler played for Paul “Bear” Bryant from 1964 to 1967. He took over the starting role in 1966 and finished 11-0 with a 34-7 beat down of Nebraska in the Sugar Bowl. Despite the record, the Tide finished third in the polls behind Notre Dame and Michigan State.

 

The remarkable season became the subject of much debate and a book called “The Missing Ring” by Keith Dunnavant.

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