"It's difficult to put into words just how much Coach Battle means to The University of Alabama and college athletics, as a whole. He excelled in so many areas and was a true visionary."
"Battle took over as athletic director at Alabama in 2013, spending four years on the job. The Crimson Tide won three national championships during his tenure, and he later served as special assistant to the university president."
"He moved to Tennessee in 1966 and was an assistant coach for four years. When Doug Dickey left for the same job at Florida in 1970, the 28-year-old Battle became the youngest head coach at the time."
"In 1972, Battle named Condredge Holloway the Vols' starting quarterback, making him the first Black player to start at that position for a Southeastern Conference team."
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