Cudjoe “Kazoola” Lewis

Historical marker location:

506 Bay Bridge Road, Plateau, Alabama

( Marker is at the intersection of Bay Bridge Road (Alternate U.S. 90) and Bay Bridge Cutoff Road, on the right when traveling west on Bay Bridge Road.)

Marker installed: 2017

c. 1840-1935.

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.