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Orange Blooded [4168]
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In memory of Jim Phillips who passed 6 years ago today
Sep 9, 2009, 5:52 PM
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Even though we lost a Clemson legend six years ago today, I'm sure Jim Phillips is STILL ROARING for the Tigers on the eve of a big game in Atlanta!!
Jim Phillips was the only voice of the Clemson Tigers for generations of fans. For 36 years, his matter-of-fact play by play brought Clemson athletics to life over the radio whenever the Clemson network was broadcast.
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Mascot [5090]
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To me, he IS Clemson sports. I grew up never hearing anyone
Sep 9, 2009, 5:54 PM
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else call Clemson football or basketball games on the radio. Some of the fondest memories of my childhood are driving home to Atlanta from Clemson games, sitting in the backseat listening to Jim Phillips due the postgame show.
Its just not the same without him.
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All-TigerNet [13888]
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He is the only voice
Sep 9, 2009, 5:57 PM
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I remember. I told my wife the other day..."I really miss Jim Phillips".
PS: his shirt in the above picture...is straight pimpin'
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CU Medallion [68082]
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I ran into him at a couple of road games
Sep 9, 2009, 6:02 PM
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He was always very nice and a joy to talk to. Really enjoyed his work for CU. A great ambassador for us
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Re: I ran into him at a couple of road games***
Sep 9, 2009, 6:09 PM
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Associate AD [823]
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Best broadcaster EVER...EVER! RIP!***
Sep 9, 2009, 6:10 PM
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Rock Defender [54]
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I'll drink to that.***
Sep 9, 2009, 6:14 PM
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Orange Blooded [3974]
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Yep...sitting on a dove stool emptying a box of 20 ga.
Sep 9, 2009, 7:17 PM
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shells into the air, and listening to Jim Phillips do the pregame was the way to go on a Sat. morning back in the day.
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Associate AD [805]
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His name should be up in the stadium with one of those old
Sep 9, 2009, 7:42 PM
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fashioned microphones as his symbol.
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CU Medallion [51559]
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I can't believe that was 6 years ago...seems like just the
Sep 9, 2009, 7:50 PM
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other day.
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110%er [6937]
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Re: I remember sitting in a restaurant with him about 7 or 8
Sep 9, 2009, 8:32 PM
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yrs. ago and talking country music. Jim did an imitation of Wayne Raney who used be on the WCKY Cincinnati radio station. Five old women at the next table stopped talking and listen to him. They said he sounded just like him. He did too.
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Hall of Famer [22965]
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Jim is missed more than most would admit......
Sep 9, 2009, 8:53 PM
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He was the voice of the Tigers during the Tigers most exciting football times.....and before and after. And for every basketball game and a ton of baseball games as well
He became the sports voice of the University
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Walk-On [119]
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Re: In memory of Jim Phillips who passed 6 years ago today
Sep 9, 2009, 11:43 PM
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Believe me I'm 66 years young & I get misty everytime I hear Jim's voice in some of his memory bits. He was & always will be the "Voice of Tiger sports". Rest in peace the voice of tiger sports. Hope I am good enough to meet him some day on those streets of gold. God bless you Jim.
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Legend [19715]
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Thanks to all of you
Sep 10, 2009, 10:55 AM
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Yesterday was a hard day for me. You see, Jim Phillips wasn't just the "Voice of the Tigers" to me, he was my dad. He is missed greatly, but especially this time of year, if you know what I mean. Seeing the video clips on the blog on the front page brought tears to my eyes again. Was in the booth for that Georgia game. Watched the Notre Dame game on closed circuit with his voice piped in at old WFBC TV in Greenville. And in my car working hanging on every word for the NC upset(Same day Dale Earnhardt died). Dad moved to South Carolina in 1968 when I was 3 years old. He had chances to move on, including a chance to do major league baseball in the early 70's, his lifelong dream. But he could not bring himself to leave Clemson. He loved the university, and more so, the people. Clemson made him an adopted son. Thanks to all of you for your kind thoughts, and for keeping his memory alive. His family is greatly appreciative. NOW, BEAT GEORGIA TECH!!!!!
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