Benjamin Fitzpatrick

Historical marker location:

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

( Marker is on 6th Street west of 28th Avenue, on the right.)

Marker installed: 1992

Governor 1841 - 1845.

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.