Historical Marker
Ft. McDermott Confederate Memorial Park
Historical marker location:
119 Spanish Main Street, Spanish Fort, Alabama
( Marker is on Spanish Main Street south of Cannonade Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2015
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.