Bill Belichick, renowned NFL coach, took on a new role as a guest first base coach for the Savannah Bananas. At 73, he successfully disputed a double-play call during the game.
Bill Belichick helps with coaching at Savannah Bananas game
Credit: Banana Ball/X
Bill Belichick’s new gig was Bananas!
The UNC-Chapel Hill head football coach tried his hand at coaching baseball over the weekend as the first base coach of the Savannah Bananas on Saturday, April 11.
In front of 50,000-plus fans at Kenan Memorial Stadium on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus, Belichick drew an ovation with his appearance.
In video from the game, the normally subdued looking Belichick, 73, smiled widely as he came onto the field after a rousing introduction.
After shaking hands with a few players, the eight-time Super Bowl champion took part in a skit in which he argued a double play call.
Belichick yelled at the umpire and threw a yellow challenge flag — and it worked, with the Bananas runner being ruled safe minutes later.
The viral sensation of a team went on to victory, defeating the Tailgaters 6-5 — something which the former New England Patriots coach would seemingly hope will begin a trend in Chapel Hill.
Bill Belichick serves as the Savannah Bananas first base coach
Credit: Banana Ball/X
Coming off a 4-8 season, Belichick’s first year at the helm of the school’s football program was a disappointment for all involved.
The coach, who pulls down $10 million a year at the school, was beset by on- and off-the-field drama last season involving players’ allegations that the program was “an unstructured mess,” with a “toxic environment,” and distractions related to his relationship with 25-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson.
Midway through the middling season, Belichick even addressed rumors that he was taking a buyout.
“I’m fully committed to the UNC Football program we’re building here,” Belichick, 73, said in a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
UNC hopes not to run it back this season, but they’ll have to start by facing the team that dashed the Tar Heels’ hopes in the very first game.
UNC plays TCU — who thrashed them 48-14 last season — in Ireland for the kickoff of the 2026-27 season on August 29.
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Bill Belichick served as a guest first base coach during a Savannah Bananas game.
He successfully disputed a double-play call and won the challenge during the game.
Belichick's involvement in baseball highlights his versatility and interest in sports beyond football, showcasing his coaching skills in a new environment.
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