Yes, and at that point became the winningest college football coach in history!
He retired soon afterwards and the record has since been broken, but it was a big deal at the time.
Since I am "alabamaalan", I thought it only appropriate to mention it when I saw the number coming up.
Of course, Bryant was also "honored" by having BJ's monkey named for him.
Anyone remember BJ and the Bear??
Now THAT's Must See TV!