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An Interview With Jim "The Rookie" Morris

Jim Morris became known to sports movie fans everywhere after the premiere of the 2002 Disney film, "The Rookie." Now, Jim has a new book coming out detailing the twenty years since his follow-your-dreams story. Motivational speaking, life lessons, and a different kind of comeback.  Jim joined Big Screen Sports to discuss the new book, "Dream Makers: Surround Yourself with the Best to Be Your Best," and we couldn't talk to him without asking some questions about the film that tells his story. What were the Big Chill moments like in real life, what's it like to learn that Disney is adapting your story, and did the Rays actually scout him in the pouring rain.  Check out Jim's work and order his upcoming book on his website, jimtherookiemorris.com. Big Screen Sports is presented by Blue Wire Podcasts and brought to you by BetOnline.ag and Blue Chew.  To hear the upcoming episode covering "The Rookie" subscribe to Big Screen Sports wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Broadcast on:
11 May 2020

Jim Morris became known to sports movie fans everywhere after the premiere of the 2002 Disney film, "The Rookie." Now, Jim has a new book coming out detailing the twenty years since his follow-your-dreams story. Motivational speaking, life lessons, and a different kind of comeback. 

Jim joined Big Screen Sports to discuss the new book, "Dream Makers: Surround Yourself with the Best to Be Your Best," and we couldn't talk to him without asking some questions about the film that tells his story. What were the Big Chill moments like in real life, what's it like to learn that Disney is adapting your story, and did the Rays actually scout him in the pouring rain. 

Check out Jim's work and order his upcoming book on his website, jimtherookiemorris.com.

Big Screen Sports is presented by Blue Wire Podcasts and brought to you by BetOnline.ag and Blue Chew. 

To hear the upcoming episode covering "The Rookie" subscribe to Big Screen Sports wherever you get your podcasts. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Morris became known to sports movie fans everywhere after the premiere of the 2002 Disney film, "The Rookie." Now, Jim has a new book coming out detailing the twenty years since his follow-your-dreams story. Motivational speaking, life lessons, and a different kind of comeback.  Jim joined Big Screen Sports to discuss the new book, "Dream Makers: Surround Yourself with the Best to Be Your Best," and we couldn't talk to him without asking some questions about the film that tells his story. What were the Big Chill moments like in real life, what's it like to learn that Disney is adapting your story, and did the Rays actually scout him in the pouring rain.  Check out Jim's work and order his upcoming book on his website, jimtherookiemorris.com. Big Screen Sports is presented by Blue Wire Podcasts and brought to you by BetOnline.ag and Blue Chew.  To hear the upcoming episode covering "The Rookie" subscribe to Big Screen Sports wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices