Auburn commemorated the 50th anniversary of Pat Sullivan’s Heisman Trophy during the Mississippi State game, reuniting many of Sullivan’s former teammates.
“A special team, and he was close to all of them,” Jean said. “Pat felt like they participated in this award as much as he did. They had a really special bond and it carried on throughout his life. I’m excited that a lot of former players are coming back and renewing friendships.”
In the ensuing decades, the Sullivans have remained connected to Auburn, first as part of the radio broadcasting crew, then as an assistant coach before Pat became a head coach at Texas Christian and Samford before passing away in 2019.
Three of their grandchildren are current Auburn University students, and one grandson graduated from Auburn in May.
“It continues,” Jean said.
A half-century has passed since that historic Thanksgiving night, but Pat Sullivan’s popularity on the Plains remains undiminished.
“Fifty years later, Pat Sullivan still epitomizes everything an Auburn guy ought to be,” Housel said. “Doesn’t that speak well for him? Fifty years later, you still see kids wearing No. 7. His legacy has lived on.”
When Jean sees those No. 7 jerseys, she thinks about Auburn’s affection for her husband, and his affection for Auburn.
“It makes me feel wonderful,” she said. “He loved the fans. The fans were always supportive and very caring and loving to him. He loved the Auburn people. He loved Auburn.”
Jeff Shearer is a Senior Writer at AuburnTigers.com. Follow him on Twitter: @jeff_shearer
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