Ralph “Shug” Jordan coached the Auburn Tigers for 24 seasons, from 1951 through 1975. With 176 wins, Coach Jordan led his alma mater to more wins than any other head [more]

Birmingham’s Rickwood Field is the nation’s oldest operating ballpark and served as the home field of the Birmingham Barons, Birmingham A’s and the Birmingham Black Barons for decades. The Birmingham [more]

As the long-time coach of the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide, Paul “Bear” Bryant led the team to six national championships, 24 bowl games, 13 conference titles, and three undefeated [more]

Known as the “Brown Bomber,” LaFayette’s Joe Louis is considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxing champions of all time. Louis was among the first African Americans to achieve national [more]

The Flock family of Fort Payne is perhaps the most adventurous family in Alabama history. Brothers Bob, Fonty, and Tim, were early stock-car-racing stars; sisters, Reo, a barnstormer, and Ethel, [more]