Mayors Of Tuscaloosa, Auburn Once Again Make Friendly Bet On Iron Bowl

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and Auburn Mayor Ron Anders will once again make a friendly wager on the outcome of the upcoming Iron Bowl, which will be played in Auburn this year.

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As Patch has reported in years past, the annual tradition benefits local charities and has been ongoing since 2005, when Maddox and former Auburn Mayor Bill Ham first placed their bets.

If Alabama wins, Anders has agreed to make a $100 donation to the Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative, while Maddox will have to make a $100 donation to the Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama if the Tigers win.

“Regardless of the outcome, this wager makes the Iron Bowl a win-win for Tuscaloosa and Auburn," Maddox said. "The Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative and the Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama are both important causes and I’m glad to help bring them some recognition. May the best team win, and Roll Tide.”

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