Paul Bear Bryant The Bear LP PRP 451 Jay Higginbotham Alabama Football 1967 For Sale

The Bear – Observations of Coach Paul “Bear” BryantAs Told by Jay HigginbothamVintage spoken-word / comedy LP centered on legendary University of Alabama football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant.Catalog / Matrix Number: PRP 451Additional Jacket Number: W3961Script by Joe Hendricks and Jay Higginbotham.This unusual vintage recording presents humorous observations and situations involving Coach Bear Bryant and Alabama football, making it an especially interesting piece of Crimson Tide and college football memorabilia.Condition:Vinyl: Very Good (VG) – shows normal signs of age and previous play but remains a solid vintage copy.Jacket: Near Mint (NM) for its age – exceptionally well preserved. Much of the original cellophane/shrink wrap remains on the jacket, although the right side has been opened.Inner Sleeve: Plain paper inner sleeve included.The jacket still retains an original J.C. Penney retail sticker from Alabama. The sticker itself shows age and wear but has been left in place as part of the album’s history.The back cover also includes period ordering information offering copies of the album by mail through an address at the Central Drug Company Building in Pascagoula, Mississippi, along with information relating to contributions to Parkloid Chapel.Program includes:A Call From the PopeThe Press ConferenceDuring the GameIn the Dressing RoomAfter the GamePrologueThe Bear’s Sunday ShowDetails:Title: The BearSubject: Paul “Bear” BryantNarration / Presentation: Jay HigginbothamScript: Joe Hendricks and Jay HigginbothamCatalog Number: PRP 451Additional Number: W3961Format: 12-inch Vinyl LPGenre: Spoken Word / Comedy / SportsEra: 1960sPaul “Bear” Bryant served as head coach of the University of Alabama from 1958 through 1982 and became one of the most recognizable figures in college football history.Because of its subject matter, this record should appeal not only to vinyl collectors but especially to collectors of University of Alabama, Crimson Tide, Bear Bryant, Southern football, and vintage sports memorabilia.The exceptionally clean jacket, surviving original shrink wrap, and vintage Alabama J.C. Penney retail sticker make this a particularly attractive example.Please review all photos carefully for exact condition of the record, jacket, shrink wrap, and original retail sticker. Record will be carefully packed for shipment.