1952 Iron Bowl

1952-11-29
Birmingham, AL (Legion Field)
ALABAMA
Ranked #8
21
WINNER
VS
AUBURN
0
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Game Summary

The 1952 Iron Bowl was a rout in the mud. #8 Alabama shut out Auburn 21-0 at Legion Field to cap a strong season. Running back Tommy Lewis scored two touchdowns for the Tide, while Bobby Luna added another and kicked all three extra points. The victory propelled Alabama to a 10-2 record and an invitation to the Orange Bowl, where they would famously defeat Syracuse 61-6.

Decisive Moment

Tommy Lewis scoring two touchdowns to lead the rout in the mud.

Key Players

Tommy Lewis (Alabama)
Bobby Luna (Alabama)
Hootie Ingram (Alabama)
Vince Dooley (Auburn)
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Historical Deep Dive

The 1952 Iron Bowl was a rout in the mud. #8 Alabama shut out Auburn 21-0 at Legion Field to cap a strong season.

Lewis and Luna

Running back Tommy Lewis scored two touchdowns for the Tide, while Bobby Luna added another and kicked all three extra points. The offense was efficient despite the poor weather conditions.

Bowl Triumph

The victory propelled Alabama to a 10-2 record and an invitation to the Orange Bowl, where they would famously defeat Syracuse 61-6. It was one of the strongest teams of the Red Drew era.