December 29th, 1982: Alabama wins the 1982 Liberty Bowl defeating Illinois by a final score of 21-15; the victory was Coach Bryant's final victory as University of Alabama Crimson Tide Football Coach with an overall record of (232-46-9) following 25 seasons in Tuscaloosa; 6 national championships (1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979) & 13 SEC conference championships (1961, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979 & 1981).