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I left Texas A&M because my school called me. Mama called, and when Mama calls, then you just have to come running.
Bear Bryant
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Bear Bryant
Age: 69 †
Born: 1913
Born: September 11
Died: 1983
Died: January 26
American Football Coach
American Football Player
Football Player
Military Officer
Fordyce
Arkansas
Paul Bryant
Paul Bear Bryant
Paul William Bryant
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School
Come
Mama
Texas
Calls
Called
Running
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Don't talk too much. Don't pop off. Don't talk after the game until you cool off.
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