Jacksonville

Historical marker location:

421 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, Alabama

( Marker is at the intersection of Pelham Road North (State Highway 21) and Mountain Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north on Pelham Road North.)

Marker installed: 1964

Calhoun County, Alabama.

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.