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Bennie Purcell’s retired jersey number banner hung lower than the others in memoriam of his time at Murray State.

‘It’s a time to celebrate’

February 18, 2016

Racers honor Purcell, blaze past Southeast Missouri State Story by, Kelsey Randolph, Sports Editor “He came here and he never left,” said...

Bennie Purcell

Murray State Athletics legend dies at 86

February 12, 2016

Story by Alicia Steele, Staff writer Bennie Purcell, Murray State Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, record setting basketball player, former assistant...

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Bennie Purcell goes up for a layup in his junior season. He and his son, Mel, became professional athletes.

Bennie and Mel: The great Purcells

December 4, 2015

Father and son see the world as professional athletes Story by Blake Bernier, Staff writer Bennie Purcell and his son, Mel, had stellar careers...

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