Nick Saban’s mother, Mary Pasko, recently passed away at the age of 92, and a touching story about her has resurfaced, highlighting her strong influence on her famous son.
The story was shared by college football reporter Brett McMurphy, following the news of Pasko’s death, which was announced in an obituary on Thursday.
In 2013, during an Alabama football practice, Mary Pasko called and demanded to speak with her son, Nick Saban, despite his strict rule against taking calls during practice. Saban, who had been coaching Alabama since 2007, made an exception this time. The reason? His mother wanted to boast about her recent accomplishment—she had just made a hole-in-one in golf, a feat that Nick himself had yet to achieve at the time.
This humorous and endearing story not only reflects Mary Pasko’s lively spirit but also offers a glimpse into where Nick Saban, known for his competitive nature, might have inherited his drive. For the record, Saban eventually managed to score a few holes-in-one of his own in the years that followed.
