This book was published by UA Press and the Paul W. Bryant Museum in 2009. It was written by a variety of different authors who are closely associated with the Crimson Tide such as Mal Moore(current Athletic Director), Gene Stallings (head coach 1990-1996),  Winston Groom (author of the Illustrated History of the Crimson Tide) , and Alan Barra (author of The Last Coach) .  Each author brings their own unique perspective to Alabama football history. This chronicles Alabama  twelve of Alabama’s thirteen national championships.  Each chapter concentrates on a national championship year.  One chapter even concentrates on national championships that the Tide should have won.  Pictures of the team through out the years are included in this book.  One thing that makes this book touching is the dedication to John Mark Stallings who passed away the year that this book was published.   The title of the book is prophetic because in 2009 Alabama won its thirteenth national championship.  If you are looking for a very concise and informative history of the national championship seasons, then you should check this book out at McLure library.

Education Library:  GV 958.A4 T94 2009

Review written by Robert Burgess, Education Library Graduate Assistant.