Roll 'Bama Roll · Aug 3, 2016
Alabama's Legendary Harry Gilmer
Harry Gilmer was one of the greatest players to ever wear crimson and white - The Bryant MuseumHarry Gilmer is oft overlooked for more contemporary Alabama players but his accomplishments on the gridiron during the 1940's stands the test of time.
In 1962 Alabama opened the season with a new quarterback and a 35-0 thumping of the Georgia Bulldogs. Joe Namath had arrived and the SEC took notice.
Dick Flowers, an assistant at Florida State who had played for Alabama in the 1940's saw the new Tide signal caller's style and noted it had an uncanny resemblance to a past Alabama passer he had played with.
"He looks a lot like Harry Gilmer," Flowers told the Tuscaloosa News.
