In this article on the history of the “Bear” Bryant Houndstooth Hat or as it has become known the Alabama Houndstooth Pattern, we answer many of the frequently asked questions including: Why the hat is important to fans, when it started to be associated with football, what is houndstooth, what the Alabama houndstooth pattern looks like, & use of the Alabama houndsooth pattern in clothing like dresses and scarves along with a selection of some of the best houndstooth clothing items to wear to show your Alabama colors.
What is houndstooth?
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