Hermes Guided Missile

Historical marker location:

Huntsville, Alabama

( Marker is at the intersection of Airport Road SW and Memorial Parkway SW (U.S. 231), on the right when traveling east on Airport Road SW.)

Marker installed: 1956

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.