Birmingham District Minerals

Historical marker location:

1701 Valley View Drive, Birmingham, Alabama

( Marker can be reached from Valley View Drive west of Richard Arrington Jr Boulevard South.)

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.