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re: Thanks Jim
Posted on 6/8/15 at 9:54 am to LoneStarTiger
Posted on 6/8/15 at 9:54 am to LoneStarTiger
I agree that Jim will be missed; he definitely is the voice of the Tigers. I do remember John Ferguson, but Hawthorne was much better. My only complaint, why is Alex "Illix," and Alex Box "Illic Box"??
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Posted on 6/8/15 at 11:16 am to TigerJeff
Tiger fan base will miss you Jim and all that enthusiasm you have brought us for all those years.
Have a blessed retirement.
Have a blessed retirement.
Posted on 6/8/15 at 11:22 am to LoneStarTiger
Always has been and always will be my favorite Tiger. 
So many feels.
So many feels.Posted on 6/8/15 at 11:30 am to ksayetiger
I Remember, his disgusted tone when he said.
"And he is going to sacked again by Willis, it's going to be good when he is playing on Sunday , we haven't blocked him in four years,"
Lb patrick Willis. 200?, don't know why I remember that call.
"And he is going to sacked again by Willis, it's going to be good when he is playing on Sunday , we haven't blocked him in four years,"
Lb patrick Willis. 200?, don't know why I remember that call.
Posted on 6/8/15 at 11:35 am to LoneStarTiger
That was a heartfelt sign off that you have to respect and he even singled out the fan base!
Posted on 6/8/15 at 11:37 am to LoneStarTiger
He will likely go down as the last recognized "voice of the LSU Tigers". In this day and age where just about every LSU football, baseball and basketball game is televised, the need to listen to the radio play-by-play is becoming obsolete. For almost the entirety of his career he many times was the only "glimpse" into the game for LSU fans. For many games (especially baseball and basketball), his call is the only picture LSU fans have of the game
Posted on 6/8/15 at 12:09 pm to LoneStarTiger
Glad Jim was able to go out on a magical night.
This post was edited on 6/8/15 at 12:10 pm
Posted on 6/8/15 at 12:13 pm to LoneStarTiger
I gonna miss you,Old Buddy!
Posted on 6/8/15 at 12:15 pm to TigerJeff
quote:
My only complaint, why is Alex "Illix," and Alex Box "Illic Box"??
Apparently a while back when LSU honored the Box family at a game, the family discussed with Jim and others that Box pronounced his name "Alec". Jim now seems to call each Alex "Alec".
Posted on 6/8/15 at 12:20 pm to TigerJeff
quote:
I agree that Jim will be missed; he definitely is the voice of the Tigers. I do remember John Ferguson, but Hawthorne was much better. My only complaint, why is Alex "Illix," and Alex Box "Illic Box"??
I never paid attention that he got his start as the voice of the Leesville HS Wampus Cats. Which makes sense why he calls it Elic Box instead of Alex Box. Almost everyone I know from Cenla calls Alexandria "Elic". I asked a friend of mine why. She said it's because it's just a shortened way of their pronunciation of Alexandria. They say Elic-andria.
Posted on 6/8/15 at 1:02 pm to carhartt
quote:True
Almost everyone I know from Cenla calls Alexandria "Elic"
quote:I don't know that I hear that much if at all. I know I don't say it.
She said it's because it's just a shortened way of their pronunciation of Alexandria. They say Elic-andria.
Posted on 6/8/15 at 1:05 pm to LoneStarTiger
I have lived in Birmingham over twenty years and Jim has been my conduit to LSU. Thanks for all the great championship calls as well as the lean years in LSU sports. Jim will be missed. I love his passion for LSU. Best of luck enjoying retirement Jim.
Posted on 6/8/15 at 1:56 pm to crazyLSUfan
quote:
has been synonymous with Tiger Athletics my entire life
quote:
The only voice of the Tigers I know and will always be #1
Posted on 6/8/15 at 2:07 pm to Alt26
quote:
this day and age where just about every LSU football, baseball and basketball game is televised, the need to listen to the radio play-by-play is becoming obsolete.
This.
Growing up in the 90's out of state, WWL was it for everything that wasn't on t.v. I hate to see Jim go. He truly is the Voice of LSU sports. It just won't be the same.
This post was edited on 6/8/15 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 6/8/15 at 2:08 pm to SCwTiger
When I was a kid, he was the color guy and eventual play by play guy for Northwestern State (Harvard on Cane River). Always liked him and enjoyed him with LSU. While Ferguson was the boss, Jim was a worthy guy to follow in his footsteps.
Posted on 6/8/15 at 3:34 pm to LoneStarTiger
Jim will be missed ! I met the Hawthorne family back in 1984. The family are wonderful people. Jim has been an idol of mine since I was a teenager. His voice will be missed. I pray that Jim will be around for a long time. May his daughters be blessed ! Thank you Jim for all if your dedication and professionalism. I will always be thankful for the memories. - Eric M.
Posted on 6/8/15 at 4:16 pm to LoneStarTiger
We will miss you so very much! Posted on 6/8/15 at 4:52 pm to TigerJeff
quote:I'm sure he grew up saying Ellec, just like his kin.
My only complaint, why is Alex "Illix," and Alex Box "Illic Box
Do Emerald Coast residents also call "Nawlins" Neeew Orleeeeens?
quote:John had a bit sweeter voice, but Jim seemed more emotionally invested in the games(even to the point of whining).
I do remember John Ferguson, but Hawthorne was much better.
I think his excitability created some of his miscalls, which I can forgive after listening to the monotonous drone of many other school's sportscasters.
This post was edited on 6/8/15 at 5:12 pm
Posted on 6/8/15 at 5:15 pm to MottLaneKid
Eric you are on point with Jim, along with others in this tribute.
JIM HAWTHORNE
A GREAT TIGER LEGEND
JIM HAWTHORNE
A GREAT TIGER LEGEND
Posted on 6/8/15 at 6:46 pm to Thurber
He's probably the most recognized voice in LA.
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