In the late 1960s an Auburn defensive lineman was the spitting image of heartthrob actor Burt Reynolds.
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Class of 1960s
We Were CAPERS
From the 1960s to the 1980s, Auburn’s all-female military auxiliary instilled discipline and service, paving the way for future equality in the nation’s armed forces and preparing them for a lifetime of success.
The Auburn Conference on International Affairs
For almost 15 years, the student-run Auburn Conference on International Affairs brought many of the world’s most famous dignitaries, diplomats and politicians to the Plains.
Auburn Love Stories: How They Met
From blind dates to football games to chance meetings in the classroom, Auburn alums reflect on how they found love and everlasting romance on the Plains.
Miss Auburn Is More Than Just a Crown
Alumnae who held the title of Miss Auburn recall the impact it made on their lives.
Auburn alum spends 40 years convicting Columbus Stocking Strangler
It took Bill Smith ’64 more than 40 years to bring one of Georgia’s worst serial killers to justice. Now at the end of the saga, Smith reflects on the case that defined his career.
The Burt Reynolds Look-alike
In the late 1960s an Auburn defensive lineman was the spitting image of heartthrob actor Burt Reynolds.
We Were CAPERS
From the 1960s to the 1980s, Auburn’s all-female military auxiliary instilled discipline and service, paving the way for future equality in the nation’s armed forces and preparing them for a lifetime of success.
The Auburn Conference on International Affairs
For almost 15 years, the student-run Auburn Conference on International Affairs brought many of the world’s most famous dignitaries, diplomats and politicians to the Plains.
Auburn Love Stories: How They Met
From blind dates to football games to chance meetings in the classroom, Auburn alums reflect on how they found love and everlasting romance on the Plains.
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More Class of 1960s Stories
The Big Question
Who was your favorite professor or staff member when you were a student at Auburn?
The Big Question
What is your earliest memory of attending an Auburn football game?
Holiday Tradition: The Big Question
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Campus Concerts – The Big Question
What was your favorite concert you attended while a student at Auburn?
The Next Peak
Frostbite, bankruptcy and leukemia couldn’t keep one alumnus from a lifetime of adventure.
Wild Life: J. Wayne Fears ’64
A legendary outdoorsman and author reflects on a lifetime of unbelievable adventures.