Alabama football defensive back Levi Wallace was taught to love the Tide by his father. As reported by Matt Zenitz of al.com,
Walter Wallace was born in Tuscaloosa and lived there until joining the United States Air Force when he was 18. His childhood home was close to Bryant-Denny Stadium and he worked at the stadium’s concession stands back when legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant roamed the sidelines.
The elder Wallace spent 21 years in the Air Force. When Levi was in high school, the family lived in Tuscon, Arizona. Levi was a high school wide receiver and defensive back.