Viola Liuzzo

Historical marker location:

U.S. 80, Lowndesboro, Alabama

( Marker is on U.S. 80 at milepost 111,, 2.2 miles west of County Road 29, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1991

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.