Nov. 21, 1998

The 63^rd Iron Bowl in the series between the University of Alabama and Auburn University was the last to be held at Birmingham’s Legion Field. Alabama won the game, 31-17, after Auburn jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the first half. Quarterback Andrew Zow helped the Tide narrow the lead to 17-14 at the half, and Alabama held the Tigers scoreless in the second half to pull away to victory. Running back Shaun Alexander scored two touchdowns. The win brought Alabama’s record to 7-4, while Auburn fell to 3-8.

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Quarterback Andrew Zow of Alabama looks for an opening to throw a pass against Iowa State during the Independence Bowl game at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Alabama won 14-13. DIGITAL IMAGE. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Shaun Alexander #37 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs to catch the ball during the game against Tennessee Volunteers at the Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Voulunteers defeated the Crimson Tide 21-7. (Elsa Hasch /Allsport)

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