Scott Hunter, a junior.
Hunter went on to play 7 seasons in the NFL with the Packers, Bills, Falcons, and Lions.
National Champions
Larry Rakestraw was the starter in 1962, also in 1961 and 1963.
Joe Namath threw 24 touchdown passes during his college career at the University of Alabama from 1961 to 1964. His impressive performances helped solidify his reputation as a talented quarterback, leading to his eventual selection as the first overall pick in the 1965 NFL Draft. Namath's time at Alabama was marked by both individual and team success.
image of ross barnett-govenor of Alabama 1961
Alabama cave shrimp was created in 1961.
Bryan Bartlett "Bart" Starr was the Packers quarterback from 1957 - 1971
If you go all the way back, here's the list: Alabama (8) - 1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1992, and 2009
Bob Schloredt, who was named MVP of the 1961 Rose Bowl victory (17-7) over the University of Minnesota. Schloredt was also named MVP of the 1960 Rose Bowl, a 44-8 victory over the University of Wisconsin.
Joe Namath wore the jersey number 12 during his college football career at the University of Alabama. He played there from 1961 to 1964 before moving on to a successful professional career in the NFL. Namath's number 12 has since become iconic, associated with his larger-than-life persona and contributions to the sport.
25. Alabama went 11-0 in 1961 and had six shutouts (Tulane, Houston, Mississippi State, Richmond, Georgia Tech, and Auburn). They gave up 6 points to Georgia, 6 to Vanderbilt, 7 to North Carolina State, 3 to Tennessee, and 3 to Arkansas.
(12) Total: 1925, 1926, 1930, 1934, 1941, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, and 1992
Hamburger University was created in 1961.