Former Alabama Athletic Director, Football Player Bill Battle Dies at 82
An Alabama legend has died. William "Bill" Battle served as Alabama athletic director from 2013-2017 and played football for the Crimson Tide from 1960-1962. He was 82.
Bill Battle, former Tennessee coach and Alabama AD who founded licensing company, dies
Bill Battle III, who was athletic director at his alma mater, Alabama, where he played for Paul ''Bear'' Bryant's first national championship team, then later coached the Tennessee Volunteers and founded the Collegiate Licensing Company,
Former Tennessee head coach Bill Battle passes away
Former Tennessee football head coach Bill Battle passed away at the age of 82, the University of Alabama announced. He served as Tennessee’s head coach from 1970-76, compiling a 59–22–2 record in seven seasons. Battle defeated Bear Bryant and Alabama in his first Third Saturday in October meeting as Tennessee’s head coach in 1970.
Former Crimson Tide athletic director Bill Battle dies at 82
Battle, who made a lasting impact both on and off the field, played for Alabama's storied football program from 1960 to 1962 under legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. Battle was part of the team that won Bryant's first national championship in 1961.
Bill Battle Has Passed at the Age of 82
He is now the third former athletic director of Alabama to have passed this year, with Steve Sloan, who passed away in April at the age of 79, and Cecil Hootie Ingram, who passed in May at 90.
Former University of Alabama football player, athletic director Bill Battle dies at 82
Bill Battle, who was a former Alabama football player and athletic director died Thursday at the age of 82. Battle attended Alabama on a football scholarship and was a three-year starter under Paul “Bear” Bryant from 1960-62.
Bill Battle, former Alabama AD and Tennessee coach, dies at 82
Bill Battle, a former athletic director at Alabama and coach at Tennessee has passed away at 82 years old. Alabama announced that news on Thursday morning: Former Alabama administrator and student-athlete, coach and licensing pioneer Bill Battle passes away at 82
Bill Battle, former Tennessee football coach, Alabama athletic director, dies at 82
Bill Battle, a former football coach at Tennessee, has died. The University of Alabama, where he played football and later would serve as athletic director, made the announcement Thursday. He was 82.
Former Vols football coach Bill Battle dies at 82
Bill Battle, former Tennessee football coach and Alabama athletic director, has died at the age of 82. The University of Alabama, where Battle played for Paul "Bear" Bryant from 1960-62 and served as AD from 2013-17,
Former University of Alabama player, athletic director Bill Battle passes away
He was an outstanding football player at Alabama, a successful collegiate head coach and visionary who revolutionized the business of college athletics."
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