Former Crimson Tide Star Coming To Fairhope

Former University of Alabama wide receiver Tyrone Prothro will be in Fairhope on Saturday. He's signing copies of his new book Catch & Hold, Five Keys to Strength, Success, and Secure Happiness at Page & Palette.

In 2005, Prothro made what is considered one of the greatest catches in college football history. Prothro caught the ball behind the head of Southern Mississippi's Jasper Faulk on a Hail Mary pass from Brodie Croyle right before half-time. He won the ESPY play of the year award and the Pontiac Game Changing Moment award of the year.

Two weeks after making what's now known as 'The Catch', Prothro suffered a complete fracture of both bones in his lower left leg against the Florida Gators. As Prothro was carted off the field on a stretcher, he raised both arms in the air and cheered on his team.

Despite extensive rehabilitation and three surgeries, Prothro was never able to play football again. Dropped from the team, Prothro stayed in school and earned his bachelor's degree. He's now pursuing a career in coaching.

In Catch & Hold, Prothro reveals the principles that have kept him strong in both tragedy and triumph.