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Posted on 6/8/15 at 7:45 pm to Mayhawman
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John had a bit sweeter voice, but Jim seemed more emotionally invested in the games(even to the point of whining).
I knew John Ferguson well, and I assure you that he was emotionally invested in all things LSU.
Perhaps Jim's voice conveyed the emotion more, I don't know. But I just want to assure the younger fans out there that John Ferguson absolutely was dedicated and passionate about our Tigers.
Jim did a great job and I hope he enjoys many many years of his well-deserved retirement. Whoever follows him has huge shoes to fill.
Posted on 6/8/15 at 8:02 pm to Sir Cumfrence
Thanks for the memories. You did an incredible job as the Voice of the Tigers. You are without a doubt, a true Tiger. Enjoy your family... you will never be forgotten.
Posted on 6/8/15 at 9:25 pm to BRgetthenet
Thank You, Jim! I have always turned down the sound on my tv and turned on the Tiger broadcast with the voice of the Tigers :Jim Hawthorne!! 
Posted on 6/8/15 at 9:55 pm to FightinTigers1
Remember the great voice of John Ferguson calling games for the first 2-3 years that I began listening to LSU games on the radio. Remember him calling "Jessie Miles" name out quite a few times! Jim Hawthorn has been by far though the voice that I will always remember enthusiastically calling the games and great plays of the last 3 decades or so. Here is the great one from Saturday again....a classic! Sciambra HR
This post was edited on 6/8/15 at 9:57 pm
Posted on 6/9/15 at 1:24 am to ToulatownTiger
I remember Ferguson when I was a real youngster, but Jim is THE voice that I truly associate with LSU.
I moved here to Jax in 1990 and many were the times that my brother and I had to go sit out in the car to listen to Jim calling the football games on WWL against the likes of Moo U, Kentucky, and even A&M (heard Kinchen's miraculous play on the radio). So much TV exposure has lessened my exposure to Jim over the last 10-15 years but I will definitely miss you sir.
And to HELL with anybody who wants to talk some shite!!!
I moved here to Jax in 1990 and many were the times that my brother and I had to go sit out in the car to listen to Jim calling the football games on WWL against the likes of Moo U, Kentucky, and even A&M (heard Kinchen's miraculous play on the radio). So much TV exposure has lessened my exposure to Jim over the last 10-15 years but I will definitely miss you sir.
And to HELL with anybody who wants to talk some shite!!!
This post was edited on 6/9/15 at 1:27 am
Posted on 6/9/15 at 1:35 am to TIGERSby10
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I'm going to miss his genuine excitement for LSU.
Me too. Dad and I loved listening to him. I wish him well in his retirement.
Thanks for the memories, Jim.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 4:07 am to LoneStarTiger
I kinda started tearing up at the end of the broadcast.
I can't imagine hearing anyone else calling our games.
Can you imagine how long it will take to get used to someone else
I can't imagine hearing anyone else calling our games.
Can you imagine how long it will take to get used to someone else
Posted on 6/9/15 at 7:37 am to LoneStarTiger
He is gonna be missed. Enjoy your retirement JIM. You deserve it! 
The wife is fixin to have our first child and I am gonna name him Jack Henderson after you. 
The wife is fixin to have our first child and I am gonna name him Jack Henderson after you. Posted on 6/9/15 at 8:43 am to LSU Jax
Was just looking back through this thread. My own post made me want to look up Jim's call of Kinchen's touchdown against the faggies. I knew there was a good reason it stood out to me. Fantastic!!!
Hawthorne's call of Kinchen's TD vs A&M -- 1990
Hawthorne's call of Kinchen's TD vs A&M -- 1990
Posted on 6/9/15 at 9:27 am to LSU Jax
for guys pushing 40 like me he's the only voice of the Tigers I've ever known. Thank you Jim!
Posted on 6/11/15 at 5:32 pm to TDTGodfather
I think this thread needs to be bumped until he retires.
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