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Legend [19697]
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It was 20 years ago today
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Sep 9, 2023, 7:21 AM
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that The Voice would have no more to say
Man, 20 years. Miss ya old man
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Re: It was 20 years ago today
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Sep 9, 2023, 7:23 AM
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He will speak to you forever, Striperfan. That's all that matters.
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Legend [19697]
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That Billy Lott TD run from that tribute
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Sep 9, 2023, 8:39 AM
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is my favorite of his. He was at his peak, perfect timing, perfect cadence, as far as radio goes, that's as good as it gets.
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Re: Here ya go
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That bought tears to my eyes. I remember every one of those calls! I always listened to Jim even when I was in the stadium. He will always be the voice of the Tigers. I can only imagine how he would have called our two national championships. RIP Jim!
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Re: My favorite memory of listening
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to Jim Phillips was the great comeback win against Virginia in 1992. I hung on his every word on the radio.
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I was thinking just a week ago...
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Sep 9, 2023, 8:07 AM
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if Jim was still working the radio I'd tell Specturm, Disney and ESPiN to kiss my ask and tune in to the Voice of The Clemson Tigers and get back to my roots.
I hurt for you, brother.
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Legend [19697]
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Appreciate that
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Sep 9, 2023, 8:41 AM
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I miss him, but I was blessed
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Oculus Spirit [93685]
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I lost my daddy 50 years ago.
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The dreams of spending time with him have become few and far between. The grief became less than hurtful, more like a gladness that I had him in my life for 19 years and my obsession to craftsmanship perfectly was his gift which keeps on giving.
Looking back, I'm not sure he wanted perfection from me but he taught me how to work, work hard with one goal, to please him. Maybe that goal was mine and not his. He was only 36 when he died and I'm still trying to figure him out.
I can say this: As the years pass the memories change and I remember his undivided attention most when he was my teacher, my father. I can see where his love bloomed most when he showed me the patients I didn't notice he had for anyone else.
It doesn't get easier, it gets sweeter until the sweetness of memory overwhelms the grief and that grief fades as that sweet, sweet love thrives.
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In Honor of your father, The Voice of the Tigers, I just
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Sep 9, 2023, 8:15 AM
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gave you the first ever "Take My Coins" award that I have ever given, or ever likely will give. That one should be saved for the most special of the most special, and Jim Phillips, the indelible Tiger Voice Jim Phillips, was truly that.
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Re: It was 20 years ago today
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The voice from heaven. Will never forget my childhood listening to Jim. God Bless Striper!
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Re: It was 20 years ago today
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Sep 9, 2023, 8:22 AM
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Miss that voice coming from the radio.☝️🤗
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Re: It was 20 years ago today
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Jim Phillips and Clemson are one. Growing up and listening to Jim Phillips his voice was one of my strongest connections to Clemson. Great man and Clemson brother. Thankful for the Voice of the Tigers. Pure class.
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Legend [19697]
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I missed that, been in the process of moving
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Sep 9, 2023, 8:49 AM
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and beginning at a new church, and haven't been on much. Much appreciated!
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Re: It was 20 years ago today
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We all miss Jim. Things have not been the same since he left us.
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My favorite call was when Woody scored to beat GT and Jim
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said,( we had about a 3rd and 8 maybe...in overtime I think) anyway, Jim shouted..."FIRST DOWN,TOUCHDOWN...TIGERS WIN!!"......
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Legend [19697]
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Buckner Jams would be my 2nd fav after Billy Lott
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at ND in 1979
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Your Dad was, and will always be,
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"The voice of The Clemson Tigers!!!
Would have loved to hear his call when Renfrow caught the TD pass to win the "16" championship!!
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Re: It was 20 years ago today
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Nothing but tears 😢 when thinking about the 🐐
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Re: It was 20 years ago today
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His voice is still in my head. God bless.
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His calls when Treadwell's fg's were good
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against UGA are unforgettable also!! Spent many Saturdays listening to your Dad on a transister radio! God Bless you and your family!!
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Legend [19697]
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His FG call was all his own
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Sep 9, 2023, 9:53 AM
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kick iiiiiiiissssssssss good!
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Legend [19697]
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Games I wish there were some clips from
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1980 basketball win over #1 Duke, 13,500 in a rocking LJ
1981 Orange Bowl, didn't get to call it as Mutual Radio had exclusive rights. Nervous as he ever was watching a game. Sat alone in the press box chain smoking, lol
1968 Frank Howard's last win at GT
Woody Hayes Gator Bowl
Watson to Renfrow, though the well circulated mashup video was awesome
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So miss listening to him on the radio growing up
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Sep 9, 2023, 10:31 AM
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Thoughts and prayers are with you today. With Furman being his last game, it's ironic they play the Chickens today. Maybe they can pull off the upset in honor of your dad.
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Legend [19697]
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Was apropos
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Sep 9, 2023, 11:07 AM
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his hometown team who he always pulled for when not playing Clemson. He called some great CU/FU basketball games in the 70's and early 80's. Joe Williams was a neighbor of ours
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Re: It was 20 years ago today
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Loved listening to Jim Phillips in those days, but thanks to your post , as I sit here in TD’s, I can’t get this out of my head.
It was 20 years ago today, Sgt Pepper taught the band to play.
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Legend [19697]
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If Merle Haggard or George Jones had
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Sep 9, 2023, 12:30 PM
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a song that would have fit, I'd have used it. Much more up his alley, lol
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Re: It was 20 years ago today
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Sep 10, 2023, 10:42 AM
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I was talking about how listening to clemson games in the radio have never been the same. He was the best.
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Re: It was 20 years ago today
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Jim Phillips was a friend who was closer than a brother. I never met him other than listening to him call games. His voice was my connection to great joy and sometimes deep sorrow. Jim Phillips was with me in all Tiger moments from glory to disappointment on the journey of Clemson sports. More thrills than spills but what mattered was the moment of listening to Jim unravel the tale of each game describing the unfolding of victory or defeat. How many of you took your transistor radio to school to listen to ACC Tournament basketball. When the Tigers were on TV my Dad and I would mute sound on our Philco TV and listen to Phillips call the game on radio. The voice was a part of my relationship with my Dad. Jim was a link to whatever game our Tigers played with all the bonding it created. This continued with me and my son and grew our Father-Son relationship as well. I am truly thankful for this man I never met but always heard. The roar continues.
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Re: It was 20 years ago today
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Sep 10, 2023, 5:18 PM
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There's a lot of orange in South Bend Indiana...
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Re: It was 20 years ago today
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Cheers to the memories!
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Jim made listening to Clemson games on radio awesome!
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Sep 10, 2023, 5:44 PM
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Was hoping to catch a clip of a Stacy Driver run.
You guys recall the nickname Jim gave him?
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Re: Jim made listening to Clemson games on radio awesome!
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It was Ricochet Rabbit, right?
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Re: Jim made listening to Clemson games on radio awesome!
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Yes! Jim loved those calls! Actually not sure Jim gave him the nickname but it was where I remember hearing it.
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