Alabama baseball will make a call to the bullpen for the greatest football coach next Tuesday.
Nick Saban is scheduled to throw the first pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium, commonly known as “The Joe,” in the Crimson Tide’s matchup against South Alabama. The game will be at 6:00 p.m. CT and played on SEC Network+.
Making a call to the bullpen ⚾🐐
Come out to The Joe on Tuesday to see Nick Saban throw out the first pitch!#RollTide pic.twitter.com/S14jXWr4IN
— Alabama Athletics (@UA_Athletics) March 25, 2022
Coach Saban played football and baseball at Monongah High School in West Virginia.
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He proved to be excellent in both, and it groomed him into becoming a successful coach. Saban is guiding the football program through spring practice, but it will be great seeing him toss the first pitch for Alabama baseball.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
