Beyond the OR: Dr. Gaylon McCollough on Football, Life, and Legacy

 

While Dr. E. Gaylon McCollough is celebrated as an elite facial plastic surgeon (McCollough Plastic Surgery in Gulf Shores, Alabama), many may not know about his equally impressive past as a football player under the legendary Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. In a recent episode of the Crimson Chronicles podcast, hosted by Rick Morton and Tommy Ford, Dr. McCollough, along with fellow Alabama football alum Jackie Sherrill, revisits the glory days of their 1964 National Championship season.

 

In this special episode, Dr. McCollough shares candid stories about the intense training sessions, game-changing moments, and the camaraderie that shaped the team’s journey to victory. The episode offers a glimpse into the mindset and determination instilled by Coach Bryant, as well as the life lessons that have stayed with McCollough and Sherrill throughout their personal and professional lives.

 

Dr. McCollough, who will serve as an honorary captain for Alabama’s upcoming game against Georgia on September 28, 2024, along with Joe Namath and Jackie Sherrill, also answers a question that has lingered for 60 years: Did Joe Namath really score against Texas?

 

This podcast not only delves into the historic season but also reveals the enduring bonds formed on and off the field, showing that McCollough's life has been marked by excellence in both football and surgery. For fans of Alabama football, or anyone interested in hearing inspiring stories of perseverance and teamwork, this episode is a must-listen.

 

Watch or listen here.