Bert Bank, Founder of the Alabama Football Network..Dies

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.: Bert Bank was a World War II veteran who survived the Bataan Death March, became a state legislator and founded 2 Tuscaloosa radio stations. Perhaps his biggest claim to fame; was as founder of the Alabama Football Network.
Bank died Monday night at age 94. “Bert Bank was a great American war hero, a dedicated servant to his country and state, and a loyal fan and friend of the University of Alabama,” Alabama athletic director Mal Moore said. “Few individuals have had the impact on the university like Bert. He knew every football coach, dating back to Wallace Wade,on a
first-name basis. He saw the first game ever played in Denny Stadium." (by associated press)The SEC Thanks You, Bert Bank