Auburn players stuffed the punts. Auburn fans stuffed the stockings. And then some.
Bumper stickers (and their replicas). Joke books. 45 records. Pin back buttons. Phil Neel posters. Novelty elephant cinches.
The merchandising potential from Punt, Bama, Punt was simply unprecedented for a single game.
The occasion was so momentous tchotchke traders catering to Bama fans even tried taking advantage.
Want to cheer up your Uncle Updy
ke? Give him that ceramic thing that (like Bama’s yearbook) blames the loss on Santa Claus.
Want to make him hate you forever and poison your trees?