The Union First Parallel / Union Siege Battery No. 16

Historical marker location:

640 Southern Way, Spanish Fort, Alabama

( Marker is on Southern Way north of Pirates Lane, on the right when traveling north.)

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.