🏈 Alabama broadcasting legend to retire, Iron Bowl will be final home game

[BAMANEWSBOT]

Senior Day festivities will extend beyond the playing field Saturday in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

While 24 players will see their last action at home, longtime University of Alabama broadcaster Tom Roberts will share the experience. It will be his last time in the home of Alabama football as the radio and television veteran will retire in January.

The story first appeared in last Saturday's game program and was published online Friday morning. Roberts confirmed his retirement Friday afternoon as he left his office in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Roberts, the director of broadcasting for the Crimson Tide Sports Network, started as a statistician for the football broadcasts in 1979. He went on to host the football pregame show as well as the weekly Hey Coach radio show.

Roberts said he was looking forward to spending more time with his wife and grandchildren.

Continue reading...

 

[psychojoe]

No one loves Alabama sports more than Tom Roberts. The best to you in your retirement.

 

[Bamabww]

I wish him a long and healthy retirement.

 

[bamaraider]

Enjoy retirement

 

[BigAl]

Hes one of the best, i wish him well.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

I hope he gets a wonderful sendoff in his last home game.

 

[bamaledge]

I could be selfish and say that I don't want him to retire. Tom Roberts has been a part of Alabama football as long as I can remember, my memory sucks, but I won't. I wish TR the best. Have a long and happy retirement.

 

[TerryP]

As I recall, TR isn't in the AL Sports Hall of Fame, is he?

 

[UAgrad93]

If he isn't yet, he will be soon!! Tom Roberts is tha man!!

 

[sean]

ROLL TIDE Mr. Roberts!

I have enjoyed listening to you each week during the Hey Coach broadcast as well as on game day and the various other times you lent your voice, expertise and experience.

You will be forever loved by the 'BAMA nation and always respected and admired by countless others.

Good journey to you and your family as you take your leave.

I hate to see you go, but I understand your reasons.

ROLL TIDE!!!!!

 

[alabama mike]

Best wishes for a great retirement for Mr. Roberts. Thank you for representing Alabama.

 

[bama alum]

That was a great way to go out! Thank you for all you've done, Mr. Roberts!

 

[rick4bama]

Thanks for your works with the Tides.