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SEC Storied: The Walk Off debuts June 30th (LSU Baseball)
Posted on 6/7/16 at 2:31 pm
Posted on 6/7/16 at 2:31 pm
SEC Storied: LSU Baseball
SEC Storied series, “The Walk Off,” premieres on Thursday, June 30, at 9 p.m. ET on SEC Network. The film looks at former LSU baseball player Warren Morris’ championship-winning home run in the 1996 College World Series.
Twenty years ago he became the only man ever to hit a walk off home run to end the College World Series—and it was his only home run of the season. Warren Morris, just recovering from a broken bone in his right hand, could barely swing a bat. Still, legendary LSU coach Skip Bertman inserted him into the lineup in the title game of the college world series against the University of Miami.
It was an era in which home runs flew out of college ball parks at a record pace. But on this day, a terrific wind blowing in from left field had not allowed a single ball to leave the yard. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, LSU down by one and a man on base, one of the smallest players on either roster stepped up, his team in need of a big hit. Morris delivered arguably the biggest moment in college baseball history.
The film is directed by Kenan K. Holley, a two-time Emmy winner and director of ESPN Films documentaries “Dominique Belongs to Us,” “40 Minutes of Hell” and “Redemption Song.” Advanced digital media screeners are available upon request.
SEC Storied series, “The Walk Off,” premieres on Thursday, June 30, at 9 p.m. ET on SEC Network. The film looks at former LSU baseball player Warren Morris’ championship-winning home run in the 1996 College World Series.
Twenty years ago he became the only man ever to hit a walk off home run to end the College World Series—and it was his only home run of the season. Warren Morris, just recovering from a broken bone in his right hand, could barely swing a bat. Still, legendary LSU coach Skip Bertman inserted him into the lineup in the title game of the college world series against the University of Miami.
It was an era in which home runs flew out of college ball parks at a record pace. But on this day, a terrific wind blowing in from left field had not allowed a single ball to leave the yard. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, LSU down by one and a man on base, one of the smallest players on either roster stepped up, his team in need of a big hit. Morris delivered arguably the biggest moment in college baseball history.
The film is directed by Kenan K. Holley, a two-time Emmy winner and director of ESPN Films documentaries “Dominique Belongs to Us,” “40 Minutes of Hell” and “Redemption Song.” Advanced digital media screeners are available upon request.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 2:33 pm to blairjs
If you love baseball this is must see tv
Posted on 6/7/16 at 2:36 pm to blairjs
I can't wait. Seriously the greatest moment in college baseball history. The entirety of the story is unbelievable when you put it together. Such an unlikely of unlikelies.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 3:02 pm to blairjs
Have an alarm on my calendar to make sure I record this. Will be watched multiple times.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 3:07 pm to blairjs
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Morris delivered arguably the biggest moment in college baseball history.
Who's arguing?
Posted on 6/7/16 at 3:18 pm to blairjs
Can't wait. First college baseball game I ever saw.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 3:23 pm to blairjs
Love seeing college baseball documentaries. The one on our 1985 team with Will Clark, Rafael Palmeiro was well done. Will watch this one for sure
Posted on 6/7/16 at 3:24 pm to blairjs
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could barely swing a bat. Still, legendary LSU coach Skip Bertman inserted him into the lineup in the title game of the college world series against the University of Miami.
this is misleading. He came back before Omaha and batted almost .500 in tournament play in 1996.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 3:39 pm to lsufball19
His first games were in the regional, weren't they? He had a few doubles in that annihilation of Georgia Tech, if memory serves me right.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 4:07 pm to blairjs
I had to look it up seeing as I wasn't watching too much college baseball at 9 years old. Amazing finish...the kind you always dream of.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 4:10 pm to blairjs
My boy Jeremy Witten was on that squad.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 4:20 pm to blairjs
I was 9 when this happened. When Morris knocked it out I grabbed my sister in celebration and threw her in the air. When she landed she broke her ankle.
Totally worth it.
Totally worth it.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 4:23 pm to bgtiger
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His first games were in the regional, weren't they? He had a few doubles in that annihilation of Georgia Tech, if memory serves me right.
yes, he came back for the NCAA Tournament and batted around .460 iirc in the baton rouge regional. idk, it's just always bothered me that he was painted as some scrub who had his one shining moment. nevermind he was our best hitter the prior year, went on to start for team USA in the 1996 olympics, and was runner up for the national league rookie of the year playing for the pirates in 1999.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 5:39 pm to lsufball19
can't wait
Did Morris every play after his days at LSU? what does he do now?
Did Morris every play after his days at LSU? what does he do now?
Posted on 6/7/16 at 6:27 pm to McGregor
Played in the majors for a few years for Pittsburg and Detroit. He's a banker now
Posted on 6/7/16 at 8:04 pm to Realistic Ag
Great call by Sean btw. Did the call and just was silent for like a minute.
It is, IMO, the greatest moment in LSU athletics history.
It is, IMO, the greatest moment in LSU athletics history.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 8:06 pm to lsufball19
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it's just always bothered me that he was painted as some scrub who had his one shining moment.
When was he painted this way? He replaced Todd Walker and was almost as good as him.
Morris was a damn good player. Think he was drafted in the 2nd round if I remember correct.
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