The 1962 Iron Bowl was a display of pure dominance by Bear Bryant’s #5 Alabama team. They destroyed Auburn 38-0 at Legion Field, handing Shug Jordan his worst loss in the series to that point.
Jordan’s Monster
The game is best remembered for the performance of Alabama linebacker Lee Roy Jordan. He single-handedly wrecked the Auburn offense, recording 18 tackles. Bear Bryant famously said, “If they stay between the sidelines, Lee Roy will get ‘em.”
Namath’s Debut
It was also the Iron Bowl debut for sophomore Joe Namath. While Jordan commanded the defense, Namath flashed his brilliance, guiding the offense to 38 points. The shutout victory capped a 9-1 regular season for the Tide.