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Former Alabama RHP David Robertson Becomes Eighth Pitcher To Secure 200 Holds : Roll Call

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Aug 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher David Robertson (30) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Aug 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher David Robertson (30) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Former Alabama Crimson Tide pitcher and current Philadelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson became just the eighth pitcher in MLB history to obtain 200 career holds.

Robertson, 40, has spent the better part of two decades in Majoe League Baseball, pitching for eight different teams. Most notably, after Mariano Rivera retired, Robertson took over his place as the Yankees closer in 2014.

In his sophomore season in Tuscaloosa, Robertson helped the Tide on their way to their 25th SEC championship. Robertson led the SEC in saves with 10.

Here's the Roll Call for Monday, September 1, 2025:

Monday's Crimson Tide Schedule:

  • No events scheduled

Sunday's Crimson Tide Results:

  • No events scheduled

Did You Notice?

Former Alabama guard Sarah Ashlee Barker is trying to get back on track for the Los Angeles Sparks. She hit this big three to help the Sparks beat the Mystics, 81-78.

Former Alabama golfer Thomas Ponder finished third at the CRMC Championship with a score of 25-under.

  • Former Alabama offensive lineman, Landon Dickerson looks like he's progressing well and should be good to go for the Eagles opener. Dickerson was a starter on the 2020 national championship team.

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

September 1, 1904: Johnny Mack Brown was born in Dothan, Ala.

September 1, 1953: NBC officials converged on Birmingham to meet with university and city officials about the television “extravaganza” between Alabama and Tennessee scheduled for Oct. 17 at Legion Field. NBC reported that 30 million people were expected to watch the game and it would cost the network an incredible $350,000, including $100,000 to the SEC Office to be divided among its 12 members.

September 1, 2007: Redshirt freshman running back Terry Grant ushered in the Nick Saban era by scoring a 47-yard touchdown on the Crimson Tide's first play from scrimmage against Western Carolina. The debut for the coach resulted in a 52-6 victory.

September 1, 2008: Nick Saban appeared on the cover of Forbes with the headline “Sports’ Most Powerful Coach.”

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

“My thing with the team was it’s not who you play, but how you play.”— Nick Saban after notching his first win at Alabama in 2007. 

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Greg Terry is studying news media and sports management at the University of Alabama. He has a passion for sports and when he figured out that he could cover them as a full-time job, was all in. Terry grew up on the water and is the president of the Alabama Waterski Team, and he took home a national championship in 2023.