Designed for Defense

Historical marker location:

11288 Horseshoe Bend Road, Daviston, Alabama

( Marker can be reached from Battlefield Park Tour Road, on the left.)

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park.

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.