It is definitely a time to celebrate and be thankful.
He never won a conference or a national championship; however, he was the one who set Alabama up for the success it would have in college football under Nick Saban.
John Parker Wilson, who played quarterback for the Crimson Tide from 2005-08, was a gifted leader and talented player. Upon graduating from the program, he held every significant passing record in school history. While fans appreciated his work as a player and now as an analyst for Crimson Tide Sports Network, Wilson is just happy to have a healthy child.