Crimson Red Sports

Mal Moore, whose ties with the University of Alabama go back to the Bear Bryant era, is a man who rarely has a moment to himself. Since becoming UA's athletic director in 1999, he's weathered storms and basked in the glow of accomplishments. He travels extensively, to games, alumni gatherings and meetings. He's the face of UA sports for the many fans who live and die with the Tide.

And he wouldn't have it any other way.

"I wouldn't have chosen any other career but this one," said Moore, who at age 71 is still fit and energetic. "I've been a fortunate man."

Crimson Roots

Moore grew up on a small farm in Dozier, a little town in Crenshaw County.

"I had an outstanding mother and father," he said. "There were seven children, and I was next to the youngest.
"We lived like any other farm family way out in the country. I was seven or eight years old before we got electricity. We had milk cows and mules and grew peanuts, corn and cotton."