University of Alabama

Khyree Jackson (1999–2024), Minnesota Vikings rookie

Khyree Jackson was a former college football player about to make his professional debut as a cornerback with the Minnesota Vikings.

Harvey Glance (1957–2023), Olympic track and field champion 

Harvey Glance was a track star who won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics.

Autherine Lucy Foster (1929–2022), first Black student at the University of Alabama

Autherine Lucy Foster was an icon of the civil rights movement as the first Black student to attend the University of Alabama.

Keith McCants (1968–2021), former NFL linebacker

Keith McCants was an NFL linebacker who was the fourth pick in the 1990 draft.

Howard Schnellenberger (1934–2021), longtime college football and NFL coach

Howard Schnellenberger was a well-known football coach for teams including the University of Miami Hurricanes and the Miami Dolphins.

Winston Groom (1943–2020), ‘Forrest Gump’ author

Winston Groom was an author best known for his novel ‘Forrest Gump’ which was0aadaptedainto a popular movie starring Tom Hanks.aa

Bart Starr (1934–2019), legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback

Led the Packers dynasty to victory in the first two Super Bowls.

George Wallace: The Great Divider

As another presidential election approaches, we remember a man who was as controversial in his time as any current candidate: George Wallace. In 2008 on the 10th anniversary of Wallace’s death, Jeff Frederick considered the evolution of his politics.

Bear Bryant: The Crimson Standard

The death of Bama football coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant marked the end of an era. But in Alabama, it felt like the end of the world.