Alabama Crimson Tide 1972

Published April 09, 2023 Updated April 09, 2023

Photos of American football players representing the University of Alabama in 1972.

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There is a whole page on Wikipedia about the 1972 Alabama Crimson Tide (American) football team and its head coach, Bear Bryant, who appears on the Ace of Spades. The team represented the University of Alabama in the 1972 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) University Division football season, finishing as Southeastern Conference (SEC) champions. Apart from the Ace of Spades, all the cards have photographs in black and white of named players. Two different sports venues are featured on the Jokers. The team’s logo and name appear on the reverse against a red background. See the box

‘Alabama Crimson Tide 1972’ playing cards made by Brown & Bigelow ‘Alabama Crimson Tide 1972’ playing cards made by Brown & Bigelow

Above: ‘Alabama Crimson Tide 1972’ playing cards made by Brown & Bigelow, USA. 52 cards + 2 Jokers in tuck box. ‘Redi-Slip’® patent plastic coating finish. Size: 63 x 88.5 mm.

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