Former Patriots DB, College Football Analyst, Dies at 82
Summary
Vic Purvis, a former Southern Mississippi football player and long-time radio analyst, died at age 82 after battling Alzheimer’s disease. He played briefly in the AFL and spent 41 years as a broadcaster for Southern Miss football games.Key Facts
- Vic Purvis was a quarterback at Southern Mississippi from 1963 to 1965.
- He led the team in both passing and rushing, a rare achievement.
- Purvis played two seasons with the Boston Patriots as a defensive back and kick returner.
- A shoulder injury ended his playing career early.
- He became a radio analyst for Southern Miss football from 1975 to 2014.
- Purvis worked 471 broadcasts, covering conference championships and bowl games.
- He was inducted into the Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame and Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.
- Purvis died on May 30 at age 82 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
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