Crimson Tide Roll Call: Sunday, June 18, 2023

Today is … Father's Day.

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Countdown to Crimson Tide's 2023 Season Opener:

76 days.

Did you Notice?

Former Alabama quarterback and current Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa greeted fans after Xavien Howard's celebrity softball game.

It was a busy day for Tagovailoa. Here he is hitting a home run to start of the game.

Former Alabama offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman was gifted an awesome present from his wife, Nikki.

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

June 18, 1988: The first annual all-star game between high school players from Alabama and Mississippi was held at Ladd Memorial Stadium in Mobile. Alabama won the All-Star Classic in triple overtime, 24-21.

June 18, 1990: CBS announced it will televise the Dec. 1 game between Alabama and Auburn at 1:40 CST. Earlier, CBS officials had contacted both institutions about moving the game to Saturday, Nov. 24 for a prime time telecast.

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

"Let's face it. Alabama just likes to hit you. They are the hardest hitting team I've ever played against." — Illinois quarterback Tony Eason after Alabama beat the Illini 21-15 in Paul W. “Bear” Bryant's final game.

We'll Leave You With This:

Here's former Alabama guard Brandon Miller working out for the Portland Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers hold the third overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft — which will take place on Thursday night in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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