Lewis , Bear Bryant 's last starting quarterback , is still an iconic figure in his state .
He watched the son of his next - door neighbors in Brewton , Walter Lewis , become the first African - American quarterback at Alabama .
Walter Lewis , Bear Bryant 's last starting Walter Lewis , is still an iconic figure in his state .
He watched the son of his next - door neighbors in Brewton , Walter Lewis , become the first African - American quarterback at Alabama .