Tag: John Croyle

Former Alabama football star turned Big Oak Ranch CEO Brodie Croyle recounts 50 years of ministry's impact

Brodie Croyle, a former Alabama football star and NFL quarterback, has been CEO of Big Oak for the last 10 years. His father, fellow Crimson Tide standout John Croyle, founded the ranch in 1974.

Former Alabama star John Croyle launched Big Oak Ranch ministry after receiving some 'pivotal' advice from Coach 'Bear' Bryant

When former Crimson Tide All-SEC defensive end John Croyle was planning to take the next step in his football career into the NFL in 1974, he first went to his coach, the legendary Paul “Bear’ Bryant, for advice.

Former Crimson Tide star John Croyle: Bear Bryant 'died of a broken heart' after retiring from coaching

Many athletes fortunate enough to play under legendary Crimson Tide coach Paul “Bear” Bryant have gone on to do great things, and 1974 second-team All-SEC defensive end John Croyle is no exception.