Bill Battle Has Passed at the Age of 82
He is now the third former athletic director of Alabama to have passed this year, with Steve Sloan, who passed away in April at the age of 79, and Cecil "Hootie" Ingram, who passed in May at 90.
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UA Offers NIL Opportunities to Former Athletes, Coaches
Bill Battle is the first member of the new "Alabama Always" licensing program.
Former 'Bama AD is Honored with Renaming of Building on Campus
The University of Alabama released Wednesday that the new Athletic Performance Center will be dedicated to a Crimson Tide legend- Bill Battle.
Bill Battle Hospitalized With COVID-19
Former Alabama Athletic Director, Bill Battle, has been hospitalized due to COVID-19. In a public statement he said he is expecting to make a full recovery, he is undergoing treatment and observation at UAB in Birmingham. Battle served as athletic director at the Capstone from 2013-17.
See Every Goodbye Message Alabama Teams Sent AD Bill Battle
Alabama AD Bill Battle met with coaches and staff on Thursday to say goodbye as he moves on to a position as special assistant to the president.
Greg Byrne To Be Named Alabama’s New Athletic Director
Greg Byrne, Vice President for Athletics at the University of Arizona, will become the new Director of Athletics at The University of Alabama effective March 1, pending approval of The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees.
Alabama AD Bill Battle Retiring from Current Role, Replacement Could Be Coming Quickly
University of Alabama athletics director Bill Battle will move on from his current role to become a Special Assistant to the President.
Director of Athletics Bill Battle Completes Treatment; Expects to Return Soon
University of Alabama Director of Athletics Bill Battle announced today that he has completed the latest in a series of treatments for multiple myeloma, and reports that he feels great and looks forward to returning to work on a limited basis at the University very soon...
Cecil Hurt Discusses Bill Battle's Leave of Absence Inside "The Game" [Audio]
Earlier on Tuesday, it was announced that Alabama athletic director Bill Battle will be taking a leave of absence following difficulties of dealing with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer. Tuscaloosa News writer Cecil Hurt joined Ryan Fowler to discuss Battle's decision to step away for the time being.
Director of Athletics Bill Battle to Undergo Medical Procedure
University of Alabama Director of Athletics Bill Battle announced this morning that he will undergo the latest in a series of treatments for multiple myeloma, a condition he has been dealing with privately for more than two years. While the treatment will keep him away from his office for a few weeks, he will continue to direct the Department of Athletics while in daily communication with senior a