In 1962 Alabama head football coach Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant hired Eddie Conyers to be the football team’s practice official. Nearly 60 years later, at the age of 93, Conyers is finally receiving an honor that is long over due.
According to an official release by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Conyers will be the 2022 recipient of “The Frank ‘Pig” House Award. “The Frank ‘Pig’ House Award is given to someone who has performed outstanding service to sports in Alabama.
In his time at Alabama Conyers has been a part of 12 national championship teams. Five under Bryant, one under Gene Stallings, and six under Nick Saban.
A local legend is being honored by the @ASHOF Congratulations to Eddie Conyers! @wvua23 @Tide1009 pic.twitter.com/7n1QYhlkRL
— Gary L. Harris (@garyharris_wvua) December 18, 2021
Congratulations Eddie!
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