Navy Cove / Pilot Town

Historical marker location:

3454 Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores, Alabama

( Marker is on Fort Morgan Road (Alabama Route 180) west of Pontoon Lane, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2017

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.