Hall of Fame
Morris enrolled at Cumberland College in 1959. Morris started in the center field position during his freshman season. The next year, as Cumberland began the transition to senior college status, Morris led the team with a .444 batting average. In his junior year, Morris held an incredible .565 batting average and was one of Cumberland's first athletes to be named to a NAIA All-American team. Morris continued his hitting streak and led the team with a .449 batting average during his senior year. Following his graduation from Cumberland College, Morris served for 29 years as a teacher at Cumberland High School in Cumberland, KY. He also coached varsity baseball at Cumberland for 18 years. Morris and his wife, Lunelle-his college sweetheart, currently reside in Tullahoma, TN. They are the parents of four grandchildren.
