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crimson classics 1945 alabama vs. duke full frame
the 1944 university of alabama football team began practice with many unanswered questions . would fans return after the school fielded no team in 1943 dye to wwii could coach thomas recruit enough players from war veterans and 4fs could the war babies as named by coach thomas compete in the sec lead by future hall of famers vaughn mancha and harry gilmer the tide not only fought its way through the season it earned an invitation to the 1945 sugar bowl to face the duke university blue devils . duke home to a us navy training program was loaded with top college players from around the country . see the tide hold its own with the heavily favored blue devils in one of the most thrilling sugar bowls ever ... and another crimson classic . br br rarely before seen photos extended interviews radio broadcast . br br special features rarely before seen photos ; extended interviews ; radio broadcast .