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Bear Bryant Death 1983 Newspaper Lot Anniston Star Knoxville Retirement Funeral — photo 1 of 9

Photo 1 of 9

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Lot of 7 original newspaper pages and clippings covering Paul "Bear" Bryant's retirement and death. Sizes run from about 6.6 x 12.5 to 14.9 x 11.5 inches. Used condition: newsprint toning throughout, folds, and ragged or torn edges on several pieces; most are clipped or partial pages, not complete issues.

• The Anniston Star, Anniston, Ala., Thursday Jan. 27, 1983 (Vol. 104, No. 27) — 'Bear' Bryant, 1913-83 by Wayne Hester with color photo, and America's coach evoked respect, love by George Smith
• Knoxville News-Sentinel Sports section C, Thursday Jan. 27, 1983 — Bryant Followers Weep at News of His Death, Bear Was To Get Neyland Award, Mission Accomplished, with Bryant Milestones box
• Knoxville News-Sentinel Sports section D, Wednesday Dec. 15, 1982 — Bear Rides a Lower Tide Into Sunset, on his retirement
• Bryant: They Called Him 'Coach,' 'Bear' . . . a Legend by Marvin West, with staff-artist caricature (Knoxville News-Sentinel)
• Alabama's Bryant Buried (UPI) with photo of Alabama players carrying the casket
• Knoxville Journal Editorials, Thursday Jan. 27, 1983 — A 'Bear' for all seasons with Hats Off houndstooth cartoon
• East Alabama Advertiser, Tuesday May 23, 2006 — "Mary Harmon Bryant" column by Rev. Phil Murphy