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'''Paul William Bryant, Jr''' (born [[1944]]) is a businessman and | '''Paul William Bryant, Jr''' (born [[1944]]) is a [[Tuscaloosa]] businessman and chairman of the [[Crimson Tide Foundation]]. He was appointed to the [[University of Alabama Board of Trustees]] in [[2000]]. | ||
Bryant was the son of legendary college football coach [[Bear Bryant]] and his wife, [[Mary Bryant|Mary]]. He played youth league football in College Station, Texas, but stopped playing after spending a year recovering from a hepatitis infection. He spent time with his father when he was coaching the [[Alabama Crimson Tide football team]], hoping to follow in his footsteps. He was on the roster of [[Tom Tarleton]]'s basketball team at [[Tuscaloosa High School]], but was limited in playing time due to his weakened constitution. During the summer he was assigned a car and worked full time as a recruiter for the Crimson Tide. | |||
Bryant's hepatitis prevented him from participating in officer training programs and earned him a deferral from the draft. He enrolled at the [[University of Alabama]] and earned a finance degree in [[1966]]. | |||
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Revision as of 17:55, 1 December 2014
Paul William Bryant, Jr (born 1944) is a Tuscaloosa businessman and chairman of the Crimson Tide Foundation. He was appointed to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees in 2000.
Bryant was the son of legendary college football coach Bear Bryant and his wife, Mary. He played youth league football in College Station, Texas, but stopped playing after spending a year recovering from a hepatitis infection. He spent time with his father when he was coaching the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, hoping to follow in his footsteps. He was on the roster of Tom Tarleton's basketball team at Tuscaloosa High School, but was limited in playing time due to his weakened constitution. During the summer he was assigned a car and worked full time as a recruiter for the Crimson Tide.
Bryant's hepatitis prevented him from participating in officer training programs and earned him a deferral from the draft. He enrolled at the University of Alabama and earned a finance degree in 1966.
References
- Doyel, Gregg (December 6, 2006) "'Little Bear' Bryant crosses line again in denying UAB" CBS Sportsline.com
- Deas, Tommy (November 17, 2013) "Paul W. Bryant Jr.'s business success as entrenched as his family's name" Tuscaloosa News
- Effinger, Anthony & John Helyar (November 24, 2013) "Alabama Football Dominance Powered by Bear Bryant Son's Fortune" Bloomberg News