Collegiate Products by State: A-I

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Alabama Wait for Me Collection

Alabama "In Training" Matted Art Collection

Great year-round gifts for Bama fans of all ages!

You can't start too early to train 'em right!

Oh, my...I'm getting old! The "In Training" football and cheerleader art prints below were created in the early 1990s. Now, the children who grew up with these art prints are now purchasing them for their children! 

I have made changes to them, however, through the years as I've grown as an artist and to update the Bama football helmet with new numbers as they have continued to win national championships.

Scroll down below these first two I've mentioned to see all the newer Alabama "In Training" art prints.

Alabama "In Training" Matted Art Prints

• Each print is signed & numbered
• Double matted with your choice of colors
• Backed with white foam board & sealed in cellophane
• Free personalization (click here to see samples)
• Shipping via USPS priority mail

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Alabama "In Training" Football Player Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Mat choices crimson over silver hounds tooth over crimson white over crimson Proverbs 22:6 No Yes Hair color blond brown black red Skin color white brown black Name Notes about your order	Alabama "In Training" Cheerleader Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Mat choices crimson over silver hounds tooth over crimson white over crimson Proverbs 22:6 No Yes Hair color blond brown black red Skin color white brown black Name Notes about your order
He's On His Way! This little boy is so proud of his Alabama football stuff and dreams of playing for Bama. I'm sure your young son or grandson would welcome him into his room. Personalize it for your child and add his name and when he looks at it, he will see himself! Alabama In Training On My Way Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 USD 16x20 $45.00 USD Mat choices crimson over silver hounds tooth over crimson white over crimson Proverbs 22:6 No Yes Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown green Skin color white brown black Name Notes about your order	My First Kick! There is nothing cuter than a proud Bama dad introducing his son to football! One of my customers told me she gave this as a gift to her husband to announce that he was going to be a Bama dad! Alabama In Training My First Kick Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 USD 16x20 $45.00 USD Mat choices crimson over silver white over red hounds tooth over crimson Man's hair color blond brown black red Man's eye color blue brown green Man's skin color white brown black Boy's hair color blond brown black red Boy's skin color white brown black Name for personalization Notes about your order
New! A Bama Mom with One Child I created the four following Alabama art prints to epitomize the pride and passion of the Bama mom. It's the perfect gift for a baby shower or Mother's Day! And you can personalize it for free! Alabama In Training Mom & Baby Boy or Girl Matted Print Size 11x14 $35.00 USD 16x20 $45.00 USD Mat choices crimson over silver hounds tooth over crimson white over crimson Mom hair color blond brown black red Option 5 Mom eye color blue brown green Mom skin color white brown black Baby Gender boy girl Baby Hair color blond brown black Baby Eye color blue brown green Baby Skin color white brown black Mom's Name Notes about your order	NEW! A Bama Mom with Two Children Alabama In Training Mom & Two Children Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 USD 16x20 $45.00 USD Mat choices crimson over silver hounds tooth over crimson white over crimson Mom Hair color blond brown black red Mom Eye color blue brown green Mom Skin color white brown black Baby Gender boy girl Baby Hair color blond brown black Baby Eye color blue brown green Baby Skin color white brown black Toddler Hair color blond brown black Toddler Eye color blue brown green Toddler Skin color white brown black Mom's Name Notes about your order
Bear Bryant's Legacy Coach Bear Bryant was an outstanding coach and wonderful role model for generations of young people.  I wanted to commemorate his legacy, and did so with this endearing painting of a young fan 'In Training' to 'be like Bear' Although this print is available with a choice of mats, I really like this hounds tooth one to match his hat. Alabama In Training Bear Bryant Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Mat choices crimson over silver hounds tooth over crimson white over crimson Proverbs 22:6 No Yes Hair color blond brown black red Skin color white brown black Name for personalization Notes about your order	Alabama "My Favorite Things" Matted Print This Alabama collegiate art print is such fun for a child's room! It has all the favorite things for his dream of becoming a Bama football player. Add his name (example: Brady's Favorite Things) to make it truly special! Alabama My Favorite Things Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Mat choices crimson over silver hounds tooth over crimson white over crimson Name Notes about your order

How Alabama Became Associated With Elephants

The story began in the 1930 season of Alabama football, when Coach Wallace Wade assembled a great team.

On October 8, 1930, Everett Strupper, sports writer for the Atlanta Journal, covered the the Alabama-Mississippi game in Tuscaloosa and wrote:

"That Alabama team of 1930 is a typical Wade machine, powerful, big, tough, fast, aggressive, well-schooled in fundamentals. When those big brutes hit you I mean you go down and stay down!

Coach Wade started his second team that was plenty big, but at the end of the quarter, the earth started to tremble, there was a distant rumble that continued to grow. Some excited fan in the stands bellowed, 'Hold your horses, the elephants are coming,' and out stamped this Alabama varsity.

It was the first time that I had seen it and the size of the entire eleven nearly knocked me cold, men that I had seen play last year looking like they had nearly doubled in size."

Strupper and other writers continued to refer to the Alabama linemen as "Red Elephants," the color referring to the crimson jerseys.

The 1930 team posted an overall 10-0 record. It shut out eight opponents and allowed only 13 points all season while scoring 217. The "Red Elephants" rolled over Washington State 24-0 in the Rose Bowl and were declared National Champions.

Throughout the 1940s, the University kept a live elephant mascot named "Alamite" that was a regular sight on game days, and it would carry the year's Homecoming queen onto the field every year prior to kickoff at the Homecoming game.

By the 1950s, keeping a live elephant year-round proved to be too expensive for the university. Instead, the UA spirit committee started hiring elephants, often from traveling circuses passing through or by Tuscaloosa, for every homecoming

Alabama "Wait for Me" Collection

A little whimsy for the serious Bama fan!

My "Wait for Me" Collection is more whimsical than my "In Training" one and has poems that I created.

INTRODUCING Alabama "Wait for Me" Sonogram Art Prints!

These adorable Bama "Wait for Me" sonogram art prints are a great way to celebrate your baby!
They are also unique & thoughtful gifts for family members and friends who are expecting a baby.

• Each 8"x10" print is signed & numbered
• 3"x4" cutout to tape in your baby's sonogram
• Area to write in the date of the sonogram and the week of your pregnancy
• Backed with white foam board & sealed in cellophane
• Free personalization (click here to see samples)
• Shipping via USPS priority mail
   

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Alabama "Wait for Me" Football Player Sonogram Print Size 8x10 $15.00 USD Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown black green Skin color white brown black Baby's name Notes about your order

Alabama "Wait for Me" Baby Cheerleader Sonogram Print Size 8x10 $15.00 USD Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown black green Skin color white brown black Baby's name Notes about your order

Alabama "Wait for Me"  Matted Art Prints

Each print is signed & numbered Double matted with your choice of colors Backed with white foam board & sealed in cellophane Free personalization (click here to see samples) Shipping via USPS priority mail

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The following two "Wait for Me" art prints make exceptional gifts because they can be personalized in so many ways!

The colors of the hair, eyes and skin may be changed.
Add your child's name to the poem heading.
Change "Daddy" to "Mommy & Daddy" or "Grandpa" or "Uncle Bob" or anything you want. 
Change "Daddy's school" to "Daddy's favorite school" if you are a fan, but didn't attend.

Alabama "Wait for Me" Football Player Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Mat choices crimson over silver hounds tooth over crimson white over crimson Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown black green Skin color white brown black Name for poem heading Name/names for poem body Notes about your order

Alabama "Wait for Me" Cheerleader Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Mat choices crimson over silver hounds tooth over crimson white over crimson Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown black green Skin color white brown black Name for poem heading Name/names for poem body Notes about your order

These Bama babies can't wait to show their team spirit and support their team!
Free personalization makes them even more special!

Alabama "Wait for Me" Baby Football Player Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Mat choices crimson over silver hounds tooth over crimson white over crimson Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown black green Skin color white brown black Name for poem heading Notes about your order

Alabama "Wait for Me" Baby Cheerleader Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Mat choices crimson over silver hounds tooth over crimson white over crimson Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown black green Skin color white brown black Name for poem heading Notes about your order

Baby fans from mixed marriages It used to be so difficult to find the right baby gift when the dad is a Bama fan and the mother an Auburn one, or the other way around! Here is the perfect gift to please them both, while the baby just yells! Handsomely matted in a rich color from each school. Alabama Mixed Parentage Baby Boy Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown black green Skin color white black brown school choices Daddy for Bama Mommy for Bama Name Note about your order

Alabama "Pets In Training" Collection

We can't forget our pets!

This is the perfect item to include your puppy in your Bama family traditions

It's also a wonderfully cute gift for a newly adopted pup

Even your small, sweet natured puppy will feel pumped when you store his/her food or treats in this humorous and unique container just for Bama pooches.

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Alabama "Pets In Training" Collegiate Dog Food or Treat Container

Airtight with screw on/off threaded lid Molded handle Approximate measurements: 8.5"x11"x5.75" (does not include handle) Stores approximately 7-10 pounds, depending on size and density of food or treats Made from high density recyclable polyethylene Container only, no food or treats included   Dog's name Note about your order Click on pictures for larger view $18.00

Auburn Matted Art Collection

Great year-round gifts for Tigers fans of all ages!

 

• Each print is signed & numbered
• Double matted with your choice of colors
• Backed with white foam board & sealed in cellophane
• Free personalization (click here to see samples)
• Shipping via USPS priority mail
   

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The Birth of "In Training"

I created the first painting in my "In Training" art series at the request of Coach Pat Dye, when he was head coach at Auburn University. He wanted something specifically for children that he could use to raise funds for scholarships & charity.

On my way home from meeting with Coach Dye, I envisioned a little boy, tired from play. He was wearing only his “big boy” training pants and an over sized Auburn helmet. He was holding a football with one arm and his beloved toy tiger with his other hand.

That weekend, I sketched & painted it and the rest “is history”!

Since then, I have created "In Training" collegiate prints for over 30 universities.

Auburn "In Training" Collection!

You can't start too early to train 'em right!

 

Auburn "In Training" Football Player Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Mat choices navy over orange orange over navy white over orange white over navy Proverbs 22:6 No Yes Hair color blond brown black red Skin color white brown black Name Notes about your order

Auburn "In Training" Cheerleader Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Mat choices navy over orange orange over navy white over orange white over navy Proverbs 22:6 No Yes Hair color blond brown black red Skin color white brown black Name Notes about your order

Auburn "Wait for Me" Collection

Fran's whimsical "Wait for Me" kids are so endearing, even their opponents cheer for them!

These charming “Wait for Me” prints are a delightful way to celebrate your team!

And they are such fun to personalize!

By changing skin, eye, hair colors and adding the name of the giver and the recipient, you have created a memorable gift to be treasured.

INTRODUCING Auburn Wait for Me" Sonogram Art Prints!

These adorable Tigers "Wait for Me" sonogram art prints are a great way to celebrate your baby!
They are also unique & thoughtful gifts for family members and friends who are expecting a baby!

• Each 8"x10" print is signed & numbered
• 3"x4" cutout to tape in your baby's sonogram
• Area to write in the date of the sonogram and the week of your pregnancy
• Backed with white foam board & sealed in cellophane
• Free personalization (click here to see samples)
• Shipping via USPS priority mail
   

Click on pictures below for larger view

Auburn "Wait for Me" Football Player Sonogram Art Print Size 8x10 $15.00 USD Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown black green Skin color white brown black Baby's name Notes about your order	Auburn "Wait for Me" Cheerleader Sonogram Art Print Size 8x10 $15.00 USD Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown black green Skin color white brown black Baby's name Notes about your order
Auburn "Wait for Me" Football Player Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Mat choices navy over orange orange over navy white over orange white over navy Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown black green Skin color white brown black Name for poem heading Name/names for poem body Notes about your order	Auburn "Wait for Me" Cheerleader Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Mat choices navy over orange orange over navy white over orange white over navy Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown black green Skin color white brown black Name for poem heading Name/names for poem body Notes about your order
Auburn "Wait for Me" Baby Boy Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Mat choices navy over orange orange over navy white over orange white over navy Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown black green Skin color white brown black Name for poem heading Notes about your order	Auburn "Wait for Me" Baby Girl Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 Mat choices navy over orange orange over navy white over orange white over navy Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown black green Skin color white brown black Name for poem heading Notes about your order

Mixed Parentage

It's very confusing for children of 'mixed parentage' to know who to yell for, so they just yell!

Auburn Mixed Parentage Baby Boy Matted Print Size 11x14 $34.00 16x20 $45.00 School choices Daddy for Auburn Mommy for Auburn Hair color blond brown black red Eye color blue brown black green Skin color white brown black Name Note about your order

The Deep South’s Oldest Football Rivalry is between Auburn and Georgia.

It began in Feb. 20, 1892 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta and has been played virtually every year since. The Tigers and the Bulldogs have played from 1898, 105 meetings, with the exception of 1943, when Auburn didn’t field a team due to World War II.

Coach Pat Dye won 99 games and four Southeastern Conference championships in 12 years as Auburn’s head coach.

However, he may best be remembered for bringing Auburn’s “home” game with Alabama to the Auburn campus in 1989. Tigers won 30-20! 

The name of Auburn’s golden eagle mascot is Tiger.

But this is not to be confused with “Tigers”, which is the correct and only nickname for Auburn athletic teams. Not Auburn War Eagles, just Tigers.

“War Eagle” is a battle cry, dating back to 1864 and the Civil War at the Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia. 

It's great to be an Auburn Tiger. War Eagle!