This weekend brings one of the city of Birmingham’s most beloved traditions back to Legion Field.

The Magic City Classic between the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and the Alabama State Hornets has been played every year as an uninterrupted, annual tradition since 1945 at Legion Field every year.

It is the largest historically black college and university (HBCU) football game in the country, and this year nearly 70,000 fans are expected in Birmingham for the showdown.

It’s a game that brings a huge economic impact as well, injecting nearly $25 million annually into the state’s economy.

Though Alabama State has won the last three editions of the game, the rivalry has a razor thin historical margin with Alabama A&M leading the series 44–42–3.

Prior to the Hornets winning the last three editions o

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