Buffalo Soldiers

Historical marker location:

2800 Poplar Avenue NW, Huntsville, Alabama

( Memorial is at the intersection of Poplar Avenue NW and Yukon Street NW, on the right when traveling west on Poplar Avenue NW.)

Marker installed: 2014

Huntsville, AL.

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.