From the inaugural JLab Birmingham Bowl at Historic Legion Field in 2006 through the final game played there in January of 2020 the bowl annually recognized athletes and coaches who had ties to Legion Field and to the Birmingham community. The purpose was to highlight the glorious history of Legion Field and the epic games that took place there. The fourteen individuals honored include All SEC, All American, All Pro, Super Bowl participants and a Heisman Trophy winner.

A Legend of Birmingham has not been recognized since the Bowl moved to Protective Stadium in 2021 but will likely return when we celebrate the 20th JLab Birmingham Bowl in 2026.