The 1948 Iron Bowl was more than a game; it was a resurrection. After 41 years of silence, Alabama and Auburn met on the gridiron at Legion Field. The result was the most lopsided victory in series history: Alabama 55, Auburn 0.
41 Years Later
The atmosphere was electric as the two schools finally renewed pleasantries. However, the game itself was no contest. Alabama, led by quarterback Ed Salem, demolished Auburn.
The Blowout
Alabama scored six touchdowns in the second half alone. The 55-point margin of victory remains the largest in the history of the Iron Bowl. While the game was a mismatch, the real victory was that the rivalry was back, never to be interrupted again.