Crawford Methodist Cemetery, Mobile County

Historical marker location:

7470 Moffett Road, Semmes, Alabama

( Marker is at the intersection of Moffett Road (U.S. 98) and Sun Valley Drive, on the right when traveling west on Moffett Road.)

Marker installed: 2011

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.