A GREAT year for Tennessee Football - 1982 (even though only 6-5 +1 and a Peach Bowl Loss...)

[TAF]

The World's Fair
Defeating Bama (and putting The Bear 6 feet under!)
The Aussie Girls from the Australian Pavillion...
Oh...The Memories...

 

[OffTackleVol]

The World's Fair
Defeating Bama (and putting The Bear 6 feet under!)
The Aussie Girls from the Australian Pavillion...
Oh...The Memories...

I worked at the World's Fair (60 Minute Photo).........a fantastic summer.

 

[DonDiego]

Ah, my second to last full summer living in Knoxville.

 

[OffTackleVol]

Ah, my second to last full summer living in Knoxville.

Summer of '82 was my last living in Knoxville, and it was a doozy. Lived in the Bearden area out west (Timbers West Apartments). Worked a night shift at the World's Fair Thursday thru Sundays. There were some legendary parties after hours at various spots around the Fair.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

1982 team was probably better than the overall record. It was a fun team to watch, that was the beginning stages of a good run in the 80’s. 86 was a bit of a let down coming off the 85 success, and in 88 we were very young and lost our first 6 before winning the last 5. That set the tone for 89 where we went 11-1. The 85 and 89 squads were capable of beating everybody. GBO

 

[#1fulmerite]

This is the first time I have ever heard of Orange Lighting much less Sir William Gault labeled as such.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

This is the first time I have ever heard of Orange Lighting much less Sir William Gault labeled as such.

Fun fact, “Willie” wasn’t short for anything. That was his given name. Named after his mom, in fact.

 

[Boca Vol]

Still have some World's Fair Beer with Doug Atkins signature.

 

[Seattle Hillbilly]

Still have some World's Fair Beer with Doug Atkins signature.

If Doug signed it it’s worth gold.

 

[vegasvolfan]

The World's Fair
Defeating Bama (and putting The Bear 6 feet under!)
The Aussie Girls from the Australian Pavillion...
Oh...The Memories...

One of the best moments I’ve had since 2021. Tennessee had been down too long. Still a climb, but gave us a glimpse. Still missing Golesh, receivers that can separate and an OL that can protect the passer.

 

[feathersax]

I worked at the World's Fair (60 Minute Photo).........a fantastic summer.

Our National Guard Band spent 2 weeks playing at the World's Fair. That, combined with the Vols' victory over Alabama, made for a great 1982!

 

[EasternVol]

The World's Fair
Defeating Bama (and putting The Bear 6 feet under!)
The Aussie Girls from the Australian Pavillion...
Oh...The Memories...

82 was a good year to be at UT and in Knoxville, except for some greedy landlords.
We could do without the 'putting the Bear 6 feet under'.

 

[TAF]

We could do without the 'putting the Bear 6 feet under'.

 

[EasternVol]

I'm all Vol for well over 50 years. I was at that Bama game in 82 for what it's worth. Bragging about beating them is fine. Joking about the man dying isn't.

 

[TAF]

I'm all Vol for well over 50 years. I was at that Bama game in 82 for what it's worth. Bragging about beating them is fine. Joking about the man dying isn't.

Whatever you say, Ma'am...

 

[HarderKnox59]

Bear Bryant what a guy.
Beat him once and then he dies.
Nothing smells like a dead Bear.
Go Vols.



Read this on the bathroom wall at Sam & Andy's 1983.
Funny how you remember little things like this.