Spring Garden

Historical marker location:

Spring Garden, Alabama

( Marker is at the intersection of County Road 29 and County Road 27, on the left when traveling east on County Road 29.)

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.