1905 Iron Bowl

1905-11-18
Birmingham, AL
ALABAMA
30
WINNER
VS
AUBURN
0

Game Summary

Alabama defeated Auburn with a dominant 30-0 shutout victory in Birmingham. Captain Auxford Burks starred in the victory, helping the Crimson Tide score at will. The game drew what was then the largest crowd ever to witness a football game in Birmingham, with around 4,000 spectators.

Decisive Moment

Alabama's dominant shutout performance, led by captain Auxford Burks.

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Historical Deep Dive

The Mike Donahue Era

Auburn, led by legendary coach Mike Donahue, continued to torment Alabama in 1905.

The Game

Auburn won 30-0. It was another commanding performance. By this point, the rivalry was decidedly one-sided, with Auburn having won nearly every matchup since the very first game.

Source and Context Note

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