I remember this like it was yesterday. We were having a family reunion. My brother was so incredibly sick with cancer, and couldn't hardly move around. Then, W. Morris hit that historic dinger, we were so excited and I was screaming and jumping around. He was in his wheelchair clapping as best he could, but had the greatest smile and look of excitement. He told me, "I am so glad I got to watch this with my little brother." And hugged me. For just a brief moment, it felt like everything was okay in the world...
LSU fan here - we were on the golf course with a boom box radio in the golf cart listening to the game. We stopped in the fairway to listen to the last at bat. When Morris headed to the plate my bother said “we’re done, Morris had surgery on his hand and hasn’t hit a home run all year.” The group behind us was getting impatient because we all stopped playing to gather around the cart to hear the last out. Morris swung on the first pitch and Jim Hawthorne said it was going way back there - when Jim called it home run we went nuts on the fairway throwing clubs and screaming. We quit and drove to the clubhouse for beers and a big fat cheeseburger. My dad was still alive and played with us that hot summer day. It. Don’t. Get. Better. Great times!!!!!!!!!!! Geaux Tigers!!!!!
WOW. Such memories! I had just moved from Louisiana to California when this happened and I yelled so loudly that the whole block must have heard me! And then they beat #1 Wake Forest last night under similar circumstances. Not for the National Championship-yet!
I remember listening to the game while we were warming up to play a dixie youth baseball game, I remember how excited we all got at that moment, and listening to it just puts me right back there
This moment is what made me fall in love with the CWS. I remember watching this game with my dad as a kid and I lost my mind. Even now the highlight gives me goosebumps. Haven't missed a CWS since
I remember this very well, later that day I was in a car accident that changed my life forever. But watching this game is what I did that afternoon before. It was June 8, 1996. Thanks for posting.
Still Miss Hawthorne. If he wasn't declaring Jack Hunt scored on the Blue Grass Miracle he was calling out Lanier on a 'breaking fast ball'. Love the guy. The pitch dives into the dirt, great curve, like a tennis top spin forehand, and Hawthorne without blushing declares it a fastball. Geaux Jim. You always made the game better, even if you had to call one different from what was being played.
I was sitting on a coffee table/credenza in our den when the ball landed in the seats, jumped up, and almost destroyed the chandelier above me. No matter how many times I replay this video, it's like being there (crank the volume up while the wife's gone). 😄
In a Galaxy far, far away a player who had had surgery on his hand returned to action in the College World Series to hit the first home run of the season for him. As Jim Hawthorne so eloquently said, “I can’t believe it.” It could not have been a Hollywood script, as no one would believe it.
I miss Jim Hawthorne so much, he showed so much enthusiasm every game. Les miles pissed him off so he retired early. Literal grew up listening to him. The only voice I know. Still not adjusted to Blair. Honestly listening to games is not the same without Jim.
I feel the same way. Miss him too. Grew up listening to him too. I don’t really care for Blair. They should have hired Lyn Rollins, in my opinion. Jim was a fan and it showed. Or that Blair doesn’t do a good job, you can just tell the difference.
I am 23 years old, I have followed baseball like a religion my whole life, and today is the first time I've ever seen this play. The way college baseball is presented on national networks is absolutely shameful. What a moment
What a great moment. If you listen carefully to Hawthorne's call you can hear he says "It's a 3 run homerun by Morris". There was only 1 man on base. Maybe the 3rd guy was Jack Hunt? LOL.
Joel Watson nope, he said three. botched this totally moment forever. but it's to be expected, Hawthorne was always a bit spacey and always hated having to cover baseball.
At Robert; guy hits a once in a lifetime dinger and you focus on Hawthorne? Ever seen a good slider from a guy from St. Ed's? Think his name was Stan… LOL
So crazy, dude!!! You should write a book about it!! Especially since Warren Morris retired from all involvement in baseball over 10 years ago and is an accountant in Alexandria, LA.
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I remember this like it was yesterday. We were having a family reunion.
My brother was so incredibly sick with cancer, and couldn't hardly move around. Then, W. Morris hit that historic dinger, we were so excited and I was screaming and jumping around. He was in his wheelchair clapping as best he could, but had the greatest smile and look of excitement. He told me, "I am so glad I got to watch this with my little brother." And hugged me.
For just a brief moment, it felt like everything was okay in the world...
Thanks for Sharing, Geaux Tigers!!!!!
Brought a tear to my eye🥲❤ thank u for sharing.
Yea that’s pretty real life stuff man , yea this choked me up reading.
@@christopherreeder4401 Still chokes me up to this day!
@@timg2088 beautiful story!!
LSU fan here - we were on the golf course with a boom box radio in the golf cart listening to the game. We stopped in the fairway to listen to the last at bat. When Morris headed to the plate my bother said “we’re done, Morris had surgery on his hand and hasn’t hit a home run all year.” The group behind us was getting impatient because we all stopped playing to gather around the cart to hear the last out. Morris swung on the first pitch and Jim Hawthorne said it was going way back there - when Jim called it home run we went nuts on the fairway throwing clubs and screaming. We quit and drove to the clubhouse for beers and a big fat cheeseburger. My dad was still alive and played with us that hot summer day. It.
Don’t. Get. Better. Great times!!!!!!!!!!!
Geaux Tigers!!!!!
"That's way back there... That's way back there... HOMERUN! TIGERS WIN!
Some of the most iconic words in LSU history.
You’re right about that!!!!
WOW. Such memories! I had just moved from Louisiana to California when this happened and I yelled so loudly that the whole block must have heard me! And then they beat #1 Wake Forest last night under similar circumstances. Not for the National Championship-yet!
Hawthorne's call still gives me chills.
Me too! It’s right up there with his call when Jack Hunt caught the Bluegrass Miracle. Lol.
@@mackeson71 lol
I Know Right!!!!
@@mackeson71Jack Hunt? that was Devery Henderson
@@lsureppin225 he had a famous Jack Hunt miss-call
The most iconic call in college history and one of the most iconic plays in sports history
Rod Bramblett's call on Auburn's Kick Six over bama November 2013 ties this.....not sure if I can say either beats the other.
Here is the Kick Six call. As an Auburn fan who attended LSU, its tough to chose. ruclips.net/video/8GKmkD1pUG0/видео.html
Hell yeah… I don’t even care about college sports but watching this and knowing all the events surrounding it will give you chills
@@Hopeful_Libertarianlsu was to win the college World Series. Not even in the same ball park.
@@Hopeful_Libertarian who the fuck asked you , nobody cares about that in this thread, fuck Auburn and most of all FUCK BAMA
C’mon Cora, there’s no crying in baseball.
I never get tired of watching this.
GEAUX TIGERS
I saw I live on TV , it still affects me to this day as it did on that faithful day in 1996
my dad was his childhood best friend
Wow talking with him
And that hit would mind blowing
Good to know!!!!
By far my favorite moment in LSU sports. Even after todays game against Wake Forest
Goosebumps .../ EVERY .... SINGLE .... TIME
True!!!!
Never gets old. Geaux Tigers!
Never
Geaux Tigers!!!
@@ahhBravo I know Right!!!
Was at an Orioles game that day, remembering them showing it on the screen between innings.
Good to know!!!!
Man, I still get goosebumps watching this
I'll never forget that game. Watched it with my dad. I went to LSU. Just watching this still sends chills through me. Geaux Tigers.
Never gets old
It REALLY should be mentioned that Warren Morris was a WALK-ON!
Miss Hawthorne's calls.
Me too!!!!
Including the 2000 ncaa men's college world series title game
I remember listening to the game while we were warming up to play a dixie youth baseball game, I remember how excited we all got at that moment, and listening to it just puts me right back there
I think I had 1000 of your 1700 views
This moment is what made me fall in love with the CWS. I remember watching this game with my dad as a kid and I lost my mind. Even now the highlight gives me goosebumps. Haven't missed a CWS since
Never gets old.
Hard to believe it’s been 25 years!!!!!
Watched it live back then. That was epic.
My dad always used to joke about Jim Hawthorne. After a big LSU game, he'd always say "Y'know... I can never tell which side he's routing for."😂😂😂
I’ll bet we all remember exactly where we were and who we were watching the game with on that fateful day.
I remember this very well, later that day I was in a car accident that changed my life forever. But watching this game is what I did that afternoon before. It was June 8, 1996. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for Sharing!!!!
that “ooooh my” took my out
23 years ago today!
Warren's dad, Bill, was one of my football coaches in high school.
Awesome!!!
I will forever remember the name "Warren Morris."
Still Miss Hawthorne. If he wasn't declaring Jack Hunt scored on the Blue Grass Miracle he was calling out Lanier on a 'breaking fast ball'. Love the guy. The pitch dives into the dirt, great curve, like a tennis top spin forehand, and Hawthorne without blushing declares it a fastball. Geaux Jim. You always made the game better, even if you had to call one different from what was being played.
I was sitting on a coffee table/credenza in our den when the ball landed in the seats, jumped up, and almost destroyed the chandelier above me. No matter how many times I replay this video, it's like being there (crank the volume up while the wife's gone). 😄
The greatest play in LSU Athletics history!
miracles do happen. first hr of yr. incredible
I saw it live , it still chokes my up
When I watch it, his father remarks as he came up to bat he would be the one to lose the game
I still get chills every time I watch it!
It’s a great Moment!!!!!
@@mackeson71 Me too!!!!
In a Galaxy far, far away a player who had had surgery on his hand returned to action in the College World Series to hit the first home run of the season for him. As Jim Hawthorne so eloquently said, “I can’t believe it.” It could not have been a Hollywood script, as no one would believe it.
I get goosebumps watching this and I was not even alive
Grandma's living room took a beating that day as dad and I celebrated. Mom tried scolding us for being too loud, but dad shut her down.
Thank you. Great video.
That is my friend's uncle ong
Hard to believe it’s been 27 Years!!!
I miss Jim Hawthorne so much, he showed so much enthusiasm every game. Les miles pissed him off so he retired early. Literal grew up listening to him. The only voice I know. Still not adjusted to Blair. Honestly listening to games is not the same without Jim.
I feel the same way. Miss him too. Grew up listening to him too. I don’t really care for Blair. They should have hired Lyn Rollins, in my opinion. Jim was a fan and it showed. Or that Blair doesn’t do a good job, you can just tell the difference.
As clutch as clutch can get!!! GEAUX TIGERS!!!!
I’ll never not tear up when I hear Hawthorne scream “tigers win! Tigers win!”
go LSU Morrison do anything during the whole world series and bang he won the game you'll never forget that moment
Well I'm a Lsu fan and guess who's in the cws right now :)
i am too and... uh... yeah... part of my family is florida fans too so you know that went over well lol 😔😔
@@mystbs6612 if only we had walker
Don't worry we got revenge on them lizards!
I am 23 years old, I have followed baseball like a religion my whole life, and today is the first time I've ever seen this play. The way college baseball is presented on national networks is absolutely shameful. What a moment
Hawthorne will always be Jim Nasium to me.
What a great moment. If you listen carefully to Hawthorne's call you can hear he says "It's a 3 run homerun by Morris". There was only 1 man on base.
Maybe the 3rd guy was Jack Hunt? LOL.
Yeah, I hear how it can sound like "three" but to me it sounds like he's saying "two," just the audio is slightly distorted. Not sure.
Joel Watson nope, he said three. botched this totally moment forever. but it's to be expected, Hawthorne was always a bit spacey and always hated having to cover baseball.
He said two...
He also said Lanier struck out on a fastball
Unless you have bad hearing, it doesn't take careful listening to hear twooo. Slow it down if you must. Jim said "twooo."
I HAVE MET HIM!!!!!!!!!!!
I know himmmm
@@staffordmorris4603 cousin?
At Robert; guy hits a once in a lifetime dinger and you focus on Hawthorne? Ever seen a good slider from a guy from St. Ed's? Think his name was Stan… LOL
No way this is my batting coach!!!!!!!
No its not
So crazy, dude!!! You should write a book about it!! Especially since Warren Morris retired from all involvement in baseball over 10 years ago and is an accountant in Alexandria, LA.
Did LSU ever get that baseball back from the fan who caught it?
I was wondering the same thing!!!
No sir announcer. He struck out on a curveball not fastball. Big difference.
True!!!!
1996
Struck Him out on a fastball lol
I know, right. Lol.
Chris Blair is GREAT! I’m happy to have him. But Jim Hawthorne is simply irreplaceable. I miss his calls for LSU Men’s sports. Geaux Tigers!
Morrison: *throws the most disgusting curveball you've ever seen*
Jim Hawthorne: "Lanier fans on a fastball"
Anyone else notice tue ump push him into the pile at the plate
❤
What makes it even better is cheating Alex Cora crying on the field
Salty
@@chromasis10 about???
Lol @ Alex Cora.
With those bats he should be hitting home runs
Totally rigged
Salty
Anytime the “U” loses is a great day.