Big Al (mascot) - Wikipedia
The mascot known as "Big Al" today was the brainchild of University of Alabama student Walt Tart, member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. In 1979, he was meeting with the homecoming …
Big Al history: The origin of Alabama's elephant mascot explained - al.com
Aug 14, 2025 · In the early 1960s, a student at the University of Alabama named Melford Espey Jr. decided to bring the “red elephant” to life. He created a mask and became the first to wear …
The Elephant Story - Alabama Athletics
Jun 10, 2016 · The story of how Alabama became associated with the "elephant" goes back to the 1930 season when Coach Wallace Wade had assembled a great football team. On O...
Traditions - The University of Alabama
While the elephant quickly became a team symbol, it was not until the 1979 Sugar Bowl that the official costumed elephant mascot Big Al made his debut. He has been beloved of the UA …
Alabama Crimson Tide Mascot History - College Football Network
Sep 14, 2024 · The Alabama Crimson Tide boasts one of the most unique mascots in college football — an elephant named “Big Al.” While Alabama is celebrated for its athletic success, …
Why Does Alabama Use an Elephant as a Mascot - Equality Mag
Oct 20, 2025 · Discover why Alabama chose the elephant as its mascot, symbolizing strength, power, and the legendary roots of the Crimson Tide football.
Why Alabama’s Mascot Is an Elephant: The Story, the Symbol, …
Oct 31, 2025 · Alabama’s elephant grew from a simple idea: size and strength you can’t miss. Early sportswriters compared our linemen to a “herd of elephants” after watching them thunder …
Alabama's Elephant Mascot: Why Big Al is the Perfect Tide …
Apr 22, 2023 · Big Al and Big Alice — the elephant mascots — didn't officially become the official mascots of Alabama athletics until 1979 when the then-head coach and athletic director Bear …
UA Mascot Big Al - Encyclopedia of Alabama
UA Mascot Big Al Big Al, the University of Alabama elephant mascot, dates back to the 1930s and the tenure of football coach Wallace Wade.
Alabama nickname, explained: History behind Crimson Tide, elephant mascot
Mar 22, 2024 · Who is Alabama's mascot? Alabama's mascot is an elephant, but Big Al is the elephant when it comes to Crimson Tide athletics.