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The Iron Bowl that nearly ended all Iron Bowls was a mess. There were reports of fights in the streets, blood spilled inside the stadium and lots and lots of angry fans throughout the state. One observer described it as a "free-for-all," and he wasn't referring to the local Black Friday shopping. Witnesses testified to nothing short of mayhem, and it was over, of all things, a tie game.
At least that's how some people remembered it.
Alabama and Auburn played to a standstill in 1907, but all anyone could seem to agree on was the location (Birmingham) and final score (6-6). All that debauchery? Well, there were other observers, other eye witnesses including players on both sides, who denied it, claiming it was an excuse to stop the often heated rivalry.
Some say it was the reportedly poor behavior of fans that resulted in a blockade on the series that would last until 1948 despite repeated attempts of government intervention. Others say it was over a seemingly minor disagreement over each team's per diem. Another contingent, voiced here in a letter by UA director of athletics B.L. Noojin in 1944, said it was due to an interpretation of the rulebook.
Read the rest below.
Strange but true stories from the 40-year Iron Bowl hiatus
At least that's how some people remembered it.
Alabama and Auburn played to a standstill in 1907, but all anyone could seem to agree on was the location (Birmingham) and final score (6-6). All that debauchery? Well, there were other observers, other eye witnesses including players on both sides, who denied it, claiming it was an excuse to stop the often heated rivalry.
Some say it was the reportedly poor behavior of fans that resulted in a blockade on the series that would last until 1948 despite repeated attempts of government intervention. Others say it was over a seemingly minor disagreement over each team's per diem. Another contingent, voiced here in a letter by UA director of athletics B.L. Noojin in 1944, said it was due to an interpretation of the rulebook.
Read the rest below.
Strange but true stories from the 40-year Iron Bowl hiatus
