Former Alabama OL and LB Jack “The Governor” Rutledge passed away Thursday after a long battle with multiple illnesses.

Rutledge was a member of Bear Bryant’s first national championship team in 1961, and his nickname “The Governor” was given to him because he closely resembled then-Alabama Governor John Patterson.

After his Alabama playing career, he coached on Bryant’s staff from 1966 through 1982. As a player and coach, he earned five national championship rings and 15 SEC championship rings.

The University of Alabama shared its condolences Thursday night: