ROH 92-Bryant-Gain

ROH 92-Bryant-Gain

Paul “Bear” Bryant

Paul “Bear” Bryant, a national football legend, coached at Kentucky for eight seasons and compiled a record of 60-23-5 for a .710 win percentage while reaching four bowl games. Not only did Bryant total 60 wins during his time at UK, but he also led the Wildcats to their first bowl game (1947 Great Lakes Bowl), first national championship and first Southeastern Conference title in 1950. He also took Kentucky to consecutive appearances in the 1950 Orange Bowl, 1951 Sugar Bowl, and 1952 Cotton Bowl. Bryant coached eight first-team All-Americans during his tenure at Kentucky. 

Bob Gain

Bob Gain lettered four years for the Wildcats as tackle and placekicker. He was a two-time first-team All-American (1949-50) and the first player from the SEC to win the Outland Trophy (1950). Gain was a three-time All-SEC selection and first-round draft choice by Green Bay in 1951.

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