Legendary Alabama practice ref with big personality dies at 97

Legendary Alabama practice ref with big personality dies at 97

Eddie Conyers refereed his first Alabama practice in 1962 and became a Crimson Tide icon over the years.

Alabama announces passing of longtime practice referee Eddie Conyers

Alabama announced the passing of a Crimson Tide football legend who wasn’t famous for suiting up and playing. Rather, Eddie Conyers made his name in Tuscaloosa as a referee for Alabama practices for many decades, and on Tuesday afternoon it was revealed that Conyers passed away at the age of 97. Conyers was indeed an Alabama legend, and the program’s social media account paid tribute to that legend with a post that called him a “legend” and put …