Alabama opened the 1968 football season No. 7 nationally and was on target to maybe finish with a similar ranking only to get surprised by Missouri in the Gator Bowl.

Missouri blasted Alabama 35-10 the first time the schools met, in the 1968 Gator Bowl. But few know that the game proved pivotal towards Alabama coach Bear Bryant integrating his team.

Missouri startled Alabama with a newly-installed Power I offense that the Tigers secretly installed during bowl practices and played tough defense en route to a 35-10 victory at the Gator Bowl in ...

Paul 'Bear' Bryant sends his Alabama student-athletes on the field in the 1968 Gator Bowl. The Gator Bowl Sports Board of Trustees and board chairman recently announced the roster of the All Gator ...