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The History of Alabama and the Houndstooth Hat

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?

A close view of a houndsooth pattern on a fedora-style hat similar to the
A close view of a houndsooth pattern on a fedora-style hat similar to the “Bear” Bryant style worn by fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide.