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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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