Vic Purvis, former Southern Miss QB and analyst, dies at 82

Vic Purvis, a former Southern Mississippi quarterback and long-time radio analyst, passed away on May 30 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. He had a significant impact on the Southern Miss football program, both on the field as a dual-threat quarterback from 1963 to 1965 and later as a color analyst for 41 seasons after his playing career. Purvis contributed to 471 football broadcasts and was inducted into both the Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. His contributions have been honored by the Southern Miss football program, which expressed deep condolences following his passing.

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