We're on our way down to Mobile, Alabama, for the Go-Daddy Bowl between the Arkansas State Red Wolves and our school, Northern Illinois Huskies.
We've been to Mobile several times and have seen Forts Gaines and Morgan at the entrance to the bay, but have never seen the statue or grave of one of Mobile's most famous adopted sons, Confederate Admiral Raphael Semmes, he of the famous mustache and commander of the even more famous raider, the CSS Alabama.
This would seem a perfect time to do it as the game and festivities are all scheduled for night time on Saturday and Sunday.
Also, I understand that there now is a cannon raised from the wreck of the CSS Alabama at the Mobile Historical Museum.
A Real Naval Hero. --Old B-Runner
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