Saunders~ Hall~ Goode Mansion

Historical marker location:

Town Creek, Alabama

( Marker is at the intersection of Wheeler Dam Road (State Highway 101) and County Road 269, on the right when traveling north on Wheeler Dam Road.)

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.