Historical Marker
Gunter Annex / Gunter Basic Flying Training School
Historical marker location:
Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
( Marker is at the intersection of East North Road and Turner Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on East North Road.)
Marker installed: 1996
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.