Fort Mims Massacre

Historical marker location:

10961 Fort Sims Road, Tensaw, Alabama

( Marker can be reached from Fort Sims Road, 0.3 miles north of Boatyard Road (County Road 80).)

The University of Alabama was the site of one of the most dramatic moments in college football history. In 1970, legendary Alabama head coach Bear Bryant walked onto the field during a game against Southern California and ordered his team to remove their helmets as a sign of respect for the recent passing of USC's coach.