Historical Marker
Confederate Drive
Historical marker location:
102 Confederate Drive, Spanish Fort, Alabama
( Marker is at the intersection of Confederate Drive and Danner Circle, on the left when traveling south on Confederate Drive.)
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.