Bennie Purcell

‘It’s a time to celebrate’

Racers honor Purcell, blaze past Southeast Missouri State Story by, Kelsey Randolph, Sports Editor “He came here and he never left,” said senior forward Jeffery Moss, reflecting on the passing of Bennie Purcell. “His spirit will always be here. It’s something Murray State will always remember.” In a silent arena among former basketball players, Racer fans, friends Read More

Murray State Athletics legend dies at 86

Story by Alicia Steele, Staff writer Bennie Purcell, Murray State Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, record setting basketball player, former assistant basketball coach and former head tennis coach died at his home in Murray on Friday at the age of 86. He was born on Dec. 10, 1929. “Bennie was a legend,” said Allen Ward, Director Read More

Bennie and Mel: The great Purcells

Father and son see the world as professional athletes Story by Blake Bernier, Staff writer Bennie Purcell and his son, Mel, had stellar careers in their respective sports, but many around the campus of Murray State don’t know about these two legends. THE LEGENDARY FATHER Bennie spent his college career as a basketball player for the Read More

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