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Lee Roy Jordan

Linebacker
Player • 1960-1962
ALABAMA
Iron Bowl Record: 3-0

Biography

Lee Roy Jordan was the anchor of Bear Bryant's first national championship team in 1961. Bryant famously called him "one of the finest football players the world has ever seen." He dominated the 1963 Orange Bowl with 31 tackles.

Achievements

  • National Champion (1961)
  • All-American (1962)
  • College Football Hall of Fame
  • Super Bowl Champion (Cowboys)

Notable Iron Bowl Games

1962
Birmingham, AL (Legion Field)
Alabama
38
-
Auburn
0

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. 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." It was also the Iron Bowl debut for sophomore Joe Namath.

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