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HANAGRIFF: Thirty Years Later, the Magic of Warren Morris Still Defies Belief

Thirty years later, the sights, sounds, and sheer improbability of LSU’s 1996 championship run still feel as vivid as ever — a journey that almost unraveled long before Omaha. Charles Hanagriff takes you inside the moments, the doubts, and the unforgettable swing that forever changed LSU baseball.
May 5, 2026
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I’ve spent a grand total of three hours of my life in the state of Minnesota, and it is due to Warren Morris.  

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Thirty years after the most famous swing in LSU baseball history, it’s still up for debate amongst our group whether my detour through the Minneapolis airport on the way back to Baton Rouge was my fault, Jimmy Ott’s, or Morris himself.

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