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Alabama Football: The Greatest of All-time Crimson Tide Player

During the heat of the NBA playoffs, there has been heated debate of the most celebrated player of all time? LeBron James or Michael Jordan. What if this question presented itself about Alabama football?

The University of Alabama possesses one of the most storied football programs in college football history. There have been 126 First Team All Americans played for the Crimson Tide. Players have left Alabama and had successful Hall of Fame careers in the pros.

The Nominees

Nominees for the greatest Crimson Tide Player are David Palmer, John Hannah, Derrick Thomas, Cornelius Bennett, Joe Namath, Jonathan Allen, Ozzie Newsome, Amari Cooper, and Derrick Henry.