Original Birmingham News front page, Thursday, January 27, 1983 (Dixie Edition, 93rd Year, No. 319), the morning after Paul "Bear" Bryant's death. Top banner Remembering BEAR: The legend lives on, with a large color staff illustration by Ray Brown of Bryant in his houndstooth hat. About 14.5 x 11.7 inches as folded. Used condition: newsprint toning, folds and light edge wear; front page sheet only, not the complete 64-page issue. Original newsprint, not a reprint.

Front-page stories: At Bryant home, a night for sad, fond memories by Clyde Bolton; Bryant services Friday with funeral and pallbearer details; Nation joins Alabama in mourning Bryant by William Bunch; and America has lost a hero, Reagan says of Bear by Tom Scarritt, quoting President Reagan and Rep. Richard Shelby. Includes a Bum Phillips quote: Coach Bryant doesn't coach football. He coaches people.