These words from announcer John Wilkerson (’88) came as Vol baseball claimed its first national championship on June 24 on an electric night in Omaha, Nebraska.
Tennessee defeated Texas A&M in game three of the Men’s College World Series to secure the title and wrap up an unforgettable season. Take a look at some of the records broken and historic firsts and feats.
Only team in SEC history with a 60-win season
84 homers hit, an all-time program record, second most homers in college baseball history
SEC record for grand slams in a season
First team in college baseball history with five players hitting 20+ homers
Eight total draft picks, two first-round picks
Christian Moore only the second player in men’s College World Series history to hit for the cycle
Following the big win, more than 50,000 fans came out to downtown Knoxville on June 25 to celebrate the new national champs with a parade on Gay Street and an event with the team in Market Square.
More than 50,000 fans came out to downtown Knoxville on June 25 to celebrate the new national champs with a parade on Gay Street and an event with the team in Market Square.
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