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Eli Abbott
By Ethan Levine
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Eli Abbott was the head coach of the University of Alabama football program for four years over two stints in Tuscaloosa. He coached the Crimson Tide for three seasons from 1893-1895, going just 3-9 in that time. He led the Tide to two winless 0-4 seasons in 1893 and 1895, but went 3-1 in 1894. He returned as Alabama’s head coach in 1902, posting a 4-4 record. He also coached Alabama’s baseball team in 1896. Abbott passed away in 1943 at the age of 73.
A former newspaper reporter who has roamed the southeastern United States for years covering football and eating way too many barbecue ribs, if there is such a thing.
