The 1972 Iron Bowl was played the day before David Bivins (YouTube handle Aubie1716, go figure) 8th birthday. As an early present, his father took him and his sister and a family friend to watch Auburn’s walk-through at Legion Field.
And he brought his home movie camera.
Happy Birthday, David—Happy Birthday.
Check out what his Dad got for him five years later.
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Great clip! And they had no idea of the legend that was about to unfold.
Great video. And, aside from Legion Field not looking three-quarters dilapidated it is hard to believe that video is 40 years old.
(I hope there is a commemoration on the field this fall.)
We should bring back the secondary color vest look. That’s sharp.