Day Two

Historical marker location:

7002 US-80, White Hall, Alabama

( Marker can be reached from U.S. 80 west of White Hall Road.)

Marker installed: 2015

Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail.

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.