Position: RB More bio, uniform, draft info. Whatever you want to be, take the time, take the steps that are necessary to get there. His current office in AMG Business Center is adorned with several framed photos and memorabilia reflecting his affection for his Notre Dame as well as important moments and people in his life. While raising their own children, Leah Rae was responsible for seven breakfasts, seven lunches, seven dinners. Michigan State was ranked #2 and Notre Dame #1 going into this game, and both schools were eventually awarded the national championship for 1966. Athletically and professionally, Morse largely has risen independently. He texts his grandkids, the Bullough siblings at Michigan State, before their athletic events and wishes them good luck. "He's one hell of a man. m_gallery_blog_id = "4474"; Defensive backs coach Paul Shoults was the ace recruiter in the state. Prior to that, he got into the sports broadcasting business. "I was in his wedding party. It's just an awesome time hearing the stories he has to tell.". His mother battled mental illness. Jim Morse is not the biggest fan of today's glued-to-the-cell-phone, instant-gratification society, but he deals with it enough to own a smart phone and be functional on it. "I went downstairs and the guy said, "Jim?" We've had a great summer. All Notre Dame. "(The G-5) holds 15 people and a crew of three, and you can take off from Muskegon, Mich., and pretty much go anywhere in Europe nonstop or Hawaii," Morse said. Morse has owned mobile-home parks, radio stations, hotels, apartment buildings and condos. "At Notre Dame they say, 'God. "I don't like it here in the winter time, so we go someplace, you know. Jim and his youngest child, Bobby, make up the only father-son duo inducted into the Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame. Morse worked tirelessly to get into a position where he could afford such things. During a trip to New York, Morse ran into Frank Gifford, who helped connect him with the right people in national sports broadcasting networks. I said, 'Well, I'd love to do it if CBS would allow me to do that.' Jim Morse said he preferred watching his children play sports over playing them himself. 1963. Morse is a major benefactor to his college alma mater, presenting a gift to Notre Dame that served to underwrite the James and Leah Rae Morse Center for Academic Service on campus. Leah Rae is a "lakeside girl and she will always be a lakeside girl," grinning daughter Lee Ann Bullough said. Again, it was time for something new for Morse. Morse is the patriarch of a large but close family, one full of high-achievers in athletics and business. Morse finished the year as the leading receiver on the team, with 17 pass receptions for 424 yards. "Just a bit of trivia," Morse said with a laugh. Jim and Leah Rae have two dozen grandchildren, including one who passed away, and five great grandchildren. "Mom is the rock of the family," Lee Ann Bullough said. He was voted by his peers as a team captain in 1956, which to this day is the proudest moment of his Irish playing days. The 1977 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame during the 1977 NCAA Division I football season.The Irish, coached by Dan Devine, ended the season with 11 wins and one loss, winning the national championship.The Fighting Irish won the title by defeating the previously unbeaten and No. Love of Muskegon, spirit of giving Jim and Leah Rae often spend their winters in Aspen, Colo., but their home is Muskegon. He said, 'What are you doing on Saturday?' He opted to play professional football for the Canadian Football League's Calgary Stampeders before an ankle injury ended his career after a couple years. I said, 'No, I'm just doing Sunday for CBS on NFL.' Our full-time Staff Chaplain is Fr. Notre Dame,'" he said with a smile. Hornung called the 5-foot-11, 175-pound Morse his go-to player for the Irish offense and it really showed in games against Southern Cal. Morse played right halfback for the Irish and was a captain on the 1956 team. In 1964, Steve received a JD from the University of Notre Dame Law School. Morse had other irons in the fire all the while, however. Notre Dame, IN (UNHD) ... Jim Morse was a three year starter for the Irish as a halfback between 1954 and 1956 and has since become a major benefactor for the University. Through a lot of hard work, persistence, he made himself," daughter Lee Ann Bullough said. "We both said over a period of time that had we got out of high school (at the same time) or went to the same high school, we would have both gone to Michigan State or both gone to Notre Dame. Morse was a three-year starter at right halfback for Notre Dame (1954-56). "He made a great living out of his life and has raised a great family, so whenever I get the time to sit down with my grandpa, I always love him just telling us stories about him growing up, what businesses he got into and things like that. With his football career in the rear-view mirror, he worked for Wagner from 1959 to 1965, starting out in sales and public relations before moving up to vice-president and general manager. "I could say, 'Honey, why don't you get some help in here, help with the kids and the house,' and she'd always say, 'Nah, nah, I don't want anybody around,'" Jim Morse said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Make no mistake, Jim Morse IS living the good life, at least by his standards. – Former Irish football team captain and standout running back Jim Morse has made a gift to the University of Notre Dame for the installation of FieldTurf in Notre Dame Stadium.. If Morse's children and their children came into this world privileged, then he entered it Oct. 8, 1935 at Mercy Hospital on the opposite end of the spectrum. "He used to work when he was young," said Lee Ann Bullough, whose father even sold hot dogs on the Grand Haven beach a couple summers during his Notre Dame days. m_gallery_pagetype = "embed"; "You've got to be personable and you've got to know how to handle people, and Jim knows how to do that. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/21). Morse stayed with CBS, but he got out of the broadcasting business in 1972. Fullback Jim Just can run with power but is subject to a sophomore's normal naiveté. He said, 'Are you doing any broadcasting?' All of the Morse children still live in Michigan. Here is a portrait of Jim Morse from his Notre Dame playing days. School: Notre Dame. Jim Morse talks with Dick Dolack (back to camera) following the mass of remembrance for Muskegon native Earl Morrall on May 20, 2014 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Muskegon. They don't really come to me at all. In a phone interview with the Tribune, Jim Morse said he knew Hornung better than almost anyone. This particular jet, he's had for nine years. Leah Rae (Seymour) Morse has always been that person for her husband. Morse knows this and acknowledges it. Morse worked for CBS on and off for 10 years, doing play-by-play or color commentary. A highly successful private investor and former Notre Dame football captain, Morse is the central figure of an incredible story. In 1962, Morse worked with Mel Allen on CBS. Jim Backe, ... Lord God, grant us, as Notre Dame Staff, patience and acceptance for ourselves, co-workers, and work we share in as part of ... Campus Ministry 116 Coleman-Morse Center, Notre Dame, IN 46556 Phone 574-631-7800 ministry@nd.edu. As a sophomore in the '54 season, Morse rushed for 179 yards, caught a couple passes and scored two touchdowns. 2012 Notre Dame Football Records Supplement Published on Aug 27, 2012 Additional records and historical data for the 2012 University of Notre Dame football season. He was raised primarily by his grandmother, living in more rugged areas of Muskegon before they moved to a home just south of town. Jim Morse said he'd usually have a business partner or two who had a background in constructing buildings. Jim Morse. As college players in 1954, Jim Morse's Notre Dame team beat Hank Bullough's MSU squad in a 20-19 thriller. m_gallery_id = "21069183"; Paul Hornung, a 1985 College Football Hall of Fame inductee who was the starting quarterback at Notre Dame from 1954-56 and a former star … And that doesn't matter, really, what that is, whether you want to be an artist, a football player, a businessman. It's been home their entire lives. Update information for Jim Morse » Quick Links. In 1957, Morse was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 13th round, 148th overall pick. Leah Rae and Jim started dating in their early teenage years. He became a private investor and got involved with jet airplanes. Malcolm Moran, director of the Sports Capital Journalism Program at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, covered Notre Dame over a span of 25 years for The New York Times, Chicago Tribune and USA Today. While with the Stampeders, Morse got into the life-insurance business with Northwestern Mutual during the offseason. "I was an altar boy at St. Mary's and I used to hitchhike to the school," he quipped. They all go to her. "We could (live anywhere), but frankly I enjoy Muskegon. Quarterback Guglielmi (3) takes ball from center, pivots to right and hands off to Fullback Schaefer (9). I mean, he should feel great -- he's only 80.". That's why he's still working.". "Too many kids today, I think, are willing only to give lip service to their aspirations but they're not really willing to take the steps that are necessary to get there.". The team was coming off a dismal 2-7 record the previous year. Ralph Guglielmi threw a 72-yard touchdown pass to Jim Morse with 5:57 left to play to give Notre Dame the win. But the rest of the year (they stay in Muskegon). Export. Instead, during business hours, he chooses to spend much of his time at his Norton Shores office. Called by Frank Sweeney and Jim Morse Two unbeaten teams battle to a tie, in what is regarded as one of the greatest and most controversial games in college football history. When you talk of the Notre Dame backs, you start with Paul Hornung, an incomparable quarterback who can—and must—do everything. It took until then for her to even consider having any help in the house. The 91‐yard touchdown play was the longest pass scoring play in Notre Dame history, surpassing a 78yard passing touchdown fron Paul Hornung to Jim Morse against Southern California in 1944. When Jim Morse scores from a yard out to cap Notre Dame's opening drive, the Irish lead 7-0. "You've got to get along with all types of people when you're coming out of college and you're starting to work and you're starting to ascend the ladder of business," Hornung said. Leah Rae is real MVP Most of the time, when you see a good man or successful man, you'll find that he was raised by a strong woman or is married to one. m_gallery = "jim_morse"; He's made millions and donated millions for many causes close to his heart. Went to every single one of them," he chuckled. Last Update. Morse parlayed his athleticism and smarts into a Notre Dame scholarship, and he ultimately earned a degree from the highly-regarded university. Very humble beginnings. Meanwhile, Morse took over ABC radio broadcasts for Notre Dame in 1964, Ara Parseghian's first season with the Irish. Scott DeCamp | September 16, 2016. Jim Morse is the Manager for Skinwalker Ranch. The 1956 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame during the 1956 NCAA University Division football season. Every day. Subscribe to MLive.com. Copyright © 2021 With his wealth and health, he could do anything he wants and be anywhere he desires. "I'm the only Notre Dame football player in history to see 47 Michigan State games in a row. Paul Hornung carried the ball 94 times his senior year for 420 yards for an average of 4.5 yards per try. Jim and Leah Rae Morse are shown with their Learjet in August 1986. But he was a year older than I was, so he went to Michigan State and I went to Notre Dame, although we did go to both places and work out together.". I have a lot of friends here, I grew up here," Jim Morse said. He decided that wasn't going to be his life's calling, however, and he transitioned to a company called Wagner Transportation, which hauled petroleum products for Standard Oil across the entire state of Michigan. They remained that way until Morrall's death a couple years ago at the age of 79. When Bobby played for the NFL Saints, Jim went to New Orleans 30 times in three years to watch his son. He's lived that philosophy. m_gallery_type = "photo"; Gallery: Muskegon native and former Notre Dame captain Jim Morse through the years. He said, 'Well, great, you've got the job.' They keep in touch frequently, often via text messages. The Morse Center was dedicated in 2001 and encompasses the First Year of Studies and Academic Services for student-athletes offices. Generally speaking, you think the parents are going to die first and then the children ...," Jim Morse said. MUSKEGON, MI - Jim Morse does not spend a lot of his summer afternoons lounging on and around Mona Lake, even though he's lived on it for 50 years. He went to every game, home and away, when Bobby played at Michigan State. Company Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame. Jim Morse Jr. died in 1999 at age 42 from a brain tumor. They've been married 62 years. "They are ranked among the top schools anywhere in Michigan and generally speaking are ranked No. I enjoy it here. The entire Morse clan is tight-knit. But it's the 1956 Heisman Trophy winner who looks at his former Irish teammate with admiration. "It's very much the American dream come to fruition. You can't do it any better," said Hornung, who lives in Louisville but still talks to Morse once every month or two. Notre Dame ended the season ranked eighth by the AP, with an 8-2 mark. He broke the previous record for receiving yards in a game (208, by Off to the side is a replica of the Gulfstream V long-range jet that he owns and currently leases out of San Antonio. m_gallery_creation_date = "Thursday, September 08, 2016, 12:59 PM"; So I was doing Notre Dame on Saturday and CBS National Football League on Sunday.". He and younger brother, John, had no real male role model to speak of in the home. Steve was a partner of Barnes and Thornburg, practicing civil litigation from 1966-1996. He was always smart, he had good grades in school and he was a winner.". Religion and a Catholic education are important to Morse. I said, 'What do you mean?' It was during those formative years of his life when the hard-work gene began to show itself. Aug. 14, 2014 NOTRE DAME, Ind. Instead, during business hours, he chooses to spend much of his time at his Norton Shores office. They include returning 2019 captains QB Ian Book and OL Robert Hainsey, as well as first-time captains S Shaun Crawford, DL Daelin Hayes and DL Adetokunbo Ogundeji. #1 Notre Dame vs. #2 Michigan State in one of the most epic battles in college football history. He had listened to Irish games on the radio. He's what we all aspire to be - that successful and to handle people the way he's handled them. Morse was recruited by Notre Dame, Michigan State and Michigan, but the Irish had won him over years earlier. He's not basking in the so-called "good life" of the average retiree, even though he has earned that right. Heck, he still operates with that belief even though he's at the point in his life where by all rights he should be kicking back in the golden years. Emojis are still a work in progress, Riley Bullough joked about his grandpa, who is affectionately called "Big J" by some. m_gallery_json = "https://blog.mlive.com/photogallery/4474/21069183.json"; "You know, get your nose to the grindstone and do whatever you have to do to not necessarily be successful but to be whatever you want to be. In the Morse family, it's 'God. He was an 18-year-old who just finished his Notre Dame freshman year when he wed Leah Rae in 1954. In the return game, Morse, Ellis, Eurick and Grimes all had such roles at Notre Dame. HQ Phone (231) 759-7253. Jim Morse does not spend a lot of his summer afternoons lounging on and around Mona Lake, even though he's lived on it for 50 years. Of course, he's the seventh child. Notre Dame’s Writing Center helps students develop their writing projects and become better writers through its one-on-one tutoring programs. The Morses have donated millions to Muskegon Catholic Central, including in 2007 a $5 million, five-year challenge gift called the Muskegon County Catholic Central Education Foundation. Notre Dame 17, USC 14. Clearly, Morse has practiced what he's preached. Despite the work load, Jim Morse said she resisted any outside help. That's one of the primary reasons he's donated millions to Notre Dame and Muskegon Catholic. "I think the best advice you can give anybody is don't shy away from hard work," Morse said. "It's extremely inspiring. Against USC the following season, he caught five passes from Hornung for 208 yards, good for 41.6 per reception, a one-game average which still stands as an NCAA record. With his wealth and health, he could do anything he wants and be anywhere he desires. All-time Notre Dame Captains 2018: Alex Bars, Sam Mustipher, Tyler Newsome, Drue Tranquill Paul Hornung has gone down in Notre Dame football lore as one of the greats, a quarterback adored by many. Morse played right halfback for the Irish and was a captain on the 1956 team. Biography; ... University of Notre Dame Football Player. Morse and Hornung were bright spots in a long 1956 campaign. Notre Dame.' She just has a very unique knack of solving problems for all the kids.". This is a beautiful place to live in the summertime. Jim O’Hare is a Partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group serving as a trusted adviser to companies, management teams, investors and boards of directors. There was a 10-year period when he worked seven days a week. "When we lost him, that was a huge impact on the entire family.". "(The Seymours) were a safe haven for dad when he was growing up.". Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. All the greatest things in his life - family, business, football and philanthropy - are a credit to his hard work, determination and intelligence. Notre Dame’s Golden Age of recruiting in the Wolverine state was during the Ara Parseghian era from the late 1960s and early 1970s. m_gallery_permalink = "http://photos.mlive.com/4474/gallery/jim_morse/index.html"; With over 35 years of experience, Jim has served clients as an AmLaw 100 law partner, a public company general counsel and an investment banker. 23 AUBREY LEWIS Halfback Hornung noted that people skills have factored into Morse's success, too. All the time. He, of course, went to Muskegon (schools) and I went to St. Mary's. But in the second quarter Carolina's QB Buddy Sasser throws a jump pass to Charles Robinson on third and goal from the seven, and North Carolina ties the score just before the half. They plan to be in South Bend Saturday to watch their grandsons' Spartans team take on Notre Dame. His Catholic heritage had little to do with his landing in South Bend. Jim Morse does not spend a lot of his summer afternoons lounging on and around Mona Lake, even though he's lived on it for 50 years. Our only bias is toward the truth. The Morse's seven children were born during a period spanning 1955 through 1965 - from oldest to youngest, Barbara, Cheryl, Jim (Jamie), Kristi, Patti, Lee Ann and Bobby. 1 anywhere in this area in terms of whatever those tests are that the state runs.". He grew up, he didn't have much," said Riley Bullough, Michigan State's senior linebacker and team captain, who described his grandfather's personality as even-keeled and funny. "And then when he got out of football, he had several jobs to keep his family going in the right direction. "She really never had any help with the kids until Bobby was born. I said, 'Yep, that's me' and he said, '(This is) Howard Cosell.' He was Notre Dame's leading rusher in 1964, during coach Ara Parseghian's still legendary 9-1 debut season. Two years ago, the Morses funded the FieldTurf featured inside Notre Dame Stadium after the school had gone years with natural grass. The Morses want to see Muskegon thrive as a whole. He was the inaugural Knight Chair in Sports Journalism and Society at … Blue-collar Muskegon has been in his blood from the beginning and it remains that way today. Jim Morse (III) + Add or change photo on IMDbPro » Contribute to IMDb. Two of Morse's children graduated from Notre Dame and he loves the Irish, but blood is thicker than his college allegiance. Get Full Access To Jim's Info. Morse excelled in football, basketball and baseball at St. Mary's, which was one of four small Catholic schools in the Muskegon area that preceded Muskegon Catholic Central High School, which opened in the fall of 1953. I mean, he's smart. Knowing how to handle different types of people, especially in the business world, was crucial and so was his business savvy. He's not flying around on his private jet as much as you'd think, even though he's owned one for 38 years. "Even today, you know, this many years later, the phone rings five times a day with one of the kids asking one question or another and that hasn't changed over the last 50-some years. "You know, most people in Muskegon don't understand what a great school Catholic Central is," Jim Morse said. Notre Dame Guest House: Jim and Betty Phoenix,AZ - See 1,258 traveler reviews, 574 candid photos, and great deals for Notre Dame Guest House at Tripadvisor. He's not flying around on his private jet as much as you'd think, even though he's owned one for 38 years. He went to Michigan State and I went to Notre Dame," Morse said. I can't think of any other place I'd rather live.". Jim and Leah Rae have funded multiple Notre Dame scholarships over the years, including the Morse Family Scholarship, an MBA scholarship that last year helped 10 students with tuition. © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC. dailydomer@nd.eduAccessibility Information. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Add a bio, trivia, and more. All rights reserved (About Us). "I guess there probably is no greater tragedy in a person's life than to lose a child. At the end of the season, he was selected to captain the Irish in 1956. His whole family invested in factory-outlet malls across the country, working with his late son Jim Morse Jr.'s JMJ Properties. He is the only Heisman winner to have played on a losing team as the Irish were 2–8 in 1956. "I was playing handball at the local YMCA one day and they said, 'You have a long-distance call,'" Morse recalled. Jim Morse from The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Jim Morse. In fact, she continues to be the calming presence for their children and even their grandchildren. m_gallery_title = "Muskegon native and former Notre Dame captain Jim Morse through the years"; Jim Morse Overview; More Jim Morse Pages; Rushing & Receiving * indicates bowl stats included; Rushing & Receiving Table; Rushing Receiving Scrimmage; Year School Conf Class Pos … Hard work alone was not going to get him into the position he is today, though. He used his aforementioned positive traits as well as enhanced people skills to ascend in the business world. His closest friend growing up was none other than Muskegon folk hero Earl Morrall, the Super Bowl-winning NFL quarterback, Michigan State All-American and two-sport state champion at Muskegon High School. In the summer of 1953, shortly after he had collected his diploma from St. Mary's, the MCC board of trustees called him and asked if he'd model the uniform. He completed 59 of 111 passes for a total offensive figure of 1,337 yards. "I feel great," Morse says from his Jetaway Air Service LLC office space overlooking the runway at Muskegon County Airport. When Morse lived on Jiroch Street, around the corner from Morrall, they became fast friends. Obstacles and adversities did not turn into excuses. His journey really has been rags-to-riches. They both still attend several Muskegon Catholic Central and Notre Dame football games each year. NOTRE DAME, Indiana — Dick Corbett Head Football Coach Brian Kelly announced five team captains for Notre Dame’s 2020 football campaign this fall. 1955. Share . Country. Key blocks are thrown by Right Guard Lee (65) who pulls out to hit Texas end, Notre Dame End Paul Matz (90) who blocks in Texas tackle, and Right Halfback Jim Morse (17), who leads play, blocks backer-up. University of Notre Dame Morse's son-in-law, Shane Bullough, who himself comes from thick football bloodlines as the son of Hank Bullough, said that Morse has an "abnormal" amount of common sense. The Daily Domer, Notre Dame, Indiana, Notre Dame, IN 46556 At halfback, Aubrey Lewis is fleet, good on defense; Jim Morse is a fine receiver and slashing runner. https://www.mlive.com/irish/2016/09/muskegon_lifer_former_notre_da.html Jim Morse is the Member at Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame based in Fruitport, Michigan. "We just went from Muskegon to Milan, Italy (recently).". They're very well-known around these parts. He kept that gig for about four years before Mutual bought the rights to Notre Dame football from ABC. Son Bobby Morse quickly interjects: "He's only 80. While Morse technically never played for eventual perennial power MCC, he was the first to wear a Crusaders football uniform. "I think he was destined to be where he is today. In 1965, he began representing college football players as an agent. "They've always gone to mom when they had a problem and mom has a particular talent for finding an answer to their problems. Morse had liked Notre Dame since he was about 8 years old, thinking it was a cool-sounding school name. VIP By Lou Somogyi Aug 19, 2014 . He's not basking in the so-called "good life" of the average retiree, even though he has earned that right. Muskegon native and former Notre Dame captain Jim Morse through the years, longtime Muskegon-area football observers such as Jim Moyes have documented, major benefactor to his college alma mater, Morses funded the FieldTurf featured inside Notre Dame Stadium. I had known Howard, I had met him before. Morse began with his own West Michigan sports shows for WTRU and WOOD-TV, and those led to bigger and better opportunities. Jim Morse Contact Information. "I guess you could say she's really an amazing person because she really does take care of the entire family," Jim Morse said. Country. Location. And he said, 'How would you like to do Notre Dame on Saturday and then do the NFL on Sunday?' ... Jim Seymour (Berkley, 1966-68), Jim Morse (Muskegon, 1954-56) Football was Morse's meal ticket, and he had quite the four-year high school career at St. Mary's as longtime Muskegon-area football observers such as Jim Moyes have documented. The idea behind the donation is that others would match their gift. Family. If you look back on all of that, you say to yourself, 'Man, she's really the glue that held our whole family together.'". 11/21/2020 1:19 PM. In a phone interview with the Tribune, Jim Morse said he knew Hornung better than almost anyone. Notre Dame’s Man Behind The Turf: Jim Morse. That's not to mention the other countless tasks of a housewife. As a young boy during the World War II years, Morse sold newspapers on the street corner in downtown Muskegon. One day, he received an interesting phone call. So, yeah, dad's a hard worker.

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