The Presidential Medal of Freedom was awarded by President Reagan to Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant in February of 1983 (Posthumously). The Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded by the President of the United States, who is the sole authority in making the award.
He was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Reagan posthumously in 1983
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Paul 'Bear' Bryant Award was created in 1957.
Paul Bryant became famous when he wrestled a bear
Bear Bryant lost to Florida in 1963 with a score of 10-6. Bear Bryant also lost in 1982 when Southern Miss beat Alabama 38-29, which was Bryant's final game at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Paul "Bear" Bryant died on Wednesday, January 26, 1983. He was 69.
Bryant received the nickname from wrestling a bear at a carnival.
Paul 'Bear' Bryant was born on September 11, 1913.
Paul William 'Bear' Bryant was born on 11 September 1913 in Fordyce, Arkansas.
Paul "Bear" Bryant was an American college footballplayer and coach.